LUMPYVAX

Description

Lumpyvax is for the prophylactic immunisation of cattle against lumpy skin disease.

Effective Use

Lumpy skin disease.
For Use On

Cattle
Contents

Each dose (1ml) of the vaccine contains 104 TCID50 of freeze-dried, live, attenuated virus (SIS Neethling-type)
Pack Size

Vials containing 20mℓ (20 doses) and 100mℓ (100 doses).
Directions for Use

  • Use a sterile syringe to transfer approximately 5mℓ of sterile diluent to the bottle containing the freeze-dried vaccines.
  • Mix until all the powder is dissolved and then transfer this suspension back to the remaining sterile diluent and again mix well using the sterile syringe.
  • Shake the bottle before filling the syringe.
  • Inject 1mℓ per animal subcutaneously.
  • If possible, all animals should be vaccinated at 6 months of age. Calves from unvaccinated cows may be vaccinated at any age.
  • Pregnant cows may be vaccinated with LUMPYVAX®.
  • A booster vaccination should be given annually.
  • Immunity starts to develop about 10 days after immunization and animals should be fully protected after 3 weeks.
Withdrawal Period

Meat – 21 Days
Precautions

Do not slaughter cattle for human consumption within 21 days of vaccination.