Zoetis Ultravac 5 in 1 Vaccine
Description
- Ultravac 5in1 is used to prevent the major life threatening clostridial diseases that commonly occur in cattle and sheep.
For the prevention of:
- enterotoxaemia (pulpy kidney disease),
- tetanus,
- black disease,
- malignant oedema (blackleg-like disease), including swelled head in rams and
- blackleg in cattle and sheep.
Dosage
A booster dose given 12 months after the two basic doses of vaccine should confer lifelong immunity against blackleg and tetanus. However, further annual boosters are required to maintain immunity against black disease and malignant oedema.
More regular doses may be required to maintain immunity against enterotoxaemia (pulpy kidney). These are best given prior to seasonal challenge and advice from your local veterinarian is recommended.
Annual booster doses should be given around four weeks before calving or lambing to ensure that passive immunity is passed onto the new-born calf or lamb via the colostrum (first milk).
| Cattle | 1st Dose | 2nd Dose |
| Calves | 6 weeks | 4-6 weeks later |
| Sheep | 1st Dose | 2nd Dose |
| Sheep (including lambs) | Marking | 4 weeks later Annual Booster Dose |
Storage
Store at 2°C to 8°C (Refrigerate. Do not freeze).
It is important that the vaccine is kept properly mixed before and during use.
For subcutaneous use only.
Vaccine can be used for 30 days after opening providing correct storage instructions are followed.
This product can be stored and used for up to 30 days after first opening. On each subsequent reuse, swab the opening with a suitable disinfectant (for example, methylated spirits) both before and after using. A sterile needle must be used each time product is removed. Store unused material upright, at 2°C to 8°C (refrigerated) and in the original cardboard packaging to protect from light.