Toxoplasmosis Vaccine
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MSD Toxovax is a live, single-dose vaccine for sheep that provides lifetime immunity against toxoplasmosis.
INDICATIONS
- Abortion and Stillbirth: Preventing “abortion storms” in flocks where ewes are exposed during mid-to-late gestation.
- Barrenness: Reducing the incidence of ewes that fail to conceive or carry to term.
- Early Embryonic Death: Preventing the loss of the embryo during the early stages of pregnancy.
- Mummification: Reducing the occurrence of fetal death where the fetus remains in the uterus.
ADMINISTRATION
- Preparation:
- Store the vaccine correctly (refrigerated) and shake the vial well before mixing.
- Use clean, sterile equipment and sharp needles.
- Wear protective gear like gloves and goggles when handling and reconstituting the live vaccine.
- Reconstitution:
- Mix the liquid concentrate with the provided solvent (Unisolve) following instructions.
- Use all the reconstituted vaccine within 2 hours.
- Injection:
- Draw up a 2 mL dose.
- Inject into the muscle in the front part (anterior) of the neck.
- Timing:
- Administer at least 3-4 weeks before tupping (mating).
- Suitable for ewe lambs from 5 months and older ewes before mating.
- Single Dose: One injection provides long-lasting immunity.
- Live Vaccine: Requires careful handling as it contains live organisms.
- Avoid During Pregnancy: Not for use in pregnant animals.
- Preparation:
