Mycobacterium Paratuberculosis Vaccine
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CZ VACCINES GUDAIR vaccine is indicated for use in cattle and sheep herds against Johne’s disease (paratuberculosis).
INDICATIONS
- High Disease Prevalence: The main indication is in herds that are already significantly infected with MAP, making “test and cull” eradication strategies ineffective or economically unfeasible.
- Limited Resources: Vaccination may be a suitable option for farms that lack the labor, financial resources, or facilities to implement the intensive management changes required for non-vaccination control programs.
- Disease Management: The vaccine does not prevent infection, but it helps to:
- Reduce the incidence and severity of clinical signs (e.g., severe diarrhea, weight loss).
- Extend the productive life of infected animals.
- Lessen the amount of bacteria shed in feces, thereby reducing environmental contamination and transmission to susceptible young stock.
- Reduces mortality: Vaccination can reduce deaths from Johne’s disease in infected flocks by up to 90%.
- Decreases bacterial shedding: It significantly reduces the amount of bacteria an infected animal sheds in its feces, which helps lower environmental contamination and disease transmission to other animals.
- Provides long-term protection: A single 1 mL dose, typically administered to young animals (lambs and kids) between 4 weeks and 6 months of age, can provide protection for life in most control programs.
ADMINISTRATION
- Preparation: The vaccine is prepared using a sterile syringe and needle, ensuring no air bubbles are present.
- Injection Site:
- Cattle: Commonly the dewlap, about an inch above the brisket, or the side of the neck.
- Technique: A fold of skin is lifted to form a “tent,” and the needle is inserted into the space under the tent, not deep into the muscle.
- Placement Check: Before injecting, pull back slightly on the plunger; if no blood or air enters, the placement is correct (subcutaneous).
- Injection: The vaccine is slowly injected.
- Identification: Vaccinated animals, especially young calves, require official identification and record-keeping.
- Timing: Often given to young calves (e.g., 1-35 days old) in a single or prime-boost series.
