Ovivac P Plus

Ovivac P Plus Suspension For Injection For Sheep - For the immunisation of sheep as an aid in the control of clostridial diseases and pasteurellosis.

For the active immunisation of lambs as an aid in the control of pulpy kidney, tetanus, braxy and blackleg caused by Cl.perfringens type D, Cl.septicum, Cl.tetani and Cl.chauvoei.

The vaccine may be used as an aid in the control of pneumonic pasteurellosis in sheep of all ages from a minimum age of 3 weeks and in the control of systemic pasteurellosis in weaned fattening and breeding sheep.

Onset of immunity: As with most killed vaccines, significant levels of immunity cannot be expected until two weeks after the second dose of vaccine in the primary vaccination course.

Duration of immunity: Evidence of efficacy of the Pasteurella/Mannheimia component was generated in an experimental infection model using Heptavac P Plus and it is not possible to provide duration of immunity information using this system. There are reports that active immunity will last for up to one year and that passive immunity will persist for up to 4 weeks after birth in lambs from ewes vaccinated with conventional Pasteurella vaccines.

Administration routes and dosage
Dose: 2ml
Administration: Subcutaneous use

The vaccine should be administered by subcutaneous injection in the lateral side of the upper neck observing aseptic precautions. All lambs not previously vaccinated with the veterinary medicinal product must receive two injections, each of 2ml, separated by an interval of 4 - 6 weeks.
Thereafter they must receive booster injections at intervals of not more than 12 months.

On farms where the incidence of pasteurellosis is high, a supplementary booster vaccination with Ovipast Plus (Pasteurella vaccine) may be required 2 - 3 weeks prior to expected seasonal outbreaks.

Ovivac P Plus is unsuitable for lambs under 3 weeks old due to potential immunological issues and competition from maternally derived colostral antibodies. Lambs from Heptavac P Plus vaccinated ewes, receiving adequate colostrum in their first 1-2 days, will have sufficient initial antibody levels to help control lamb dysentery, pulpy kidney, tetanus, and pasteurellosis. To ensure ongoing protection against these conditions, lambs intended for late fattening or storing must complete a full vaccination course of Ovivac P Plus, starting at a minimum age of 3 weeks with two 2ml injections spaced 4-6 weeks apart.

Lambs being retained for subsequent breeding will require a full course of vaccination with a suitable breeding stock vaccine. The combined 7 in 1 Clostridial plus Pasteurella vaccine, Heptavac P Plus, is the recommended breeding stock vaccine since it provides optimal aid in the control of the predominant clostridial diseases in adult sheep by active immunisation and in young lambs by passive immunisation.

Withdrawal period:
Zero days.

Please note: This is a COLD CHAIN ITEM - Store in a refrigerator (2 °C – 8 °C).

DATASHEET: Ovivac P Plus