Zoetis Ultravac 7 in 1 Vaccine
Description
- Ultravac 7in1 vaccine is used to prevent leptospirosis and the major clostridial diseases in cattle.
Recommendations for Use
Ultravac 7in1 is used for the routine immunisation of cattle for the prevention of:
- enterotoxaemia (pulpy kidney disease),
- tetanus,
- black disease,
- malignant oedema (blackleg-like disease), including swelled head in rams,
- blackleg in cattle and sheep and
- leptospirosis (L. Hardjo and L. Pomona).
For the prevention of urinary shedding of the named leptospires in cattle when used prior to natural exposure and to prevent the risk of human leptospiral infection associated with the shedding of the named leptospires in the urine and from the reproductive tract of cattle.
For the prevention of reproductive tract colonisation and placental and foetal infection with L. Hardjo.
Dosage
Cattle | 1st Dose | 2nd Dose |
*Calves | 6 weeks | 12 weeks |
* When the risk of infection is high the vaccination of calves can start from 4 weeks of age. However if the initial two doses are completed before 3 months of age then additional doses should be given 6 months later, then annually.
Cattle Type | 1st Dose | Annual Booster** |
Heifers | 2-4 weeks pre-joining | 4-6 weeks pre-calving |
Cows | 4-6 weeks pre-calving | |
1st Season/New Bulls | 6-8 weeks pre-joining | 2-4 weeks pre-joining |
Bulls | 2-4 weeks pre-joining | |
Steers† | 1st dose in-line with heifer vaccination | In-line with heifer vaccination |
**Previously unvaccinated cattle will receive 2 doses 4-6 weeks apart.
†Ideally it is best to coincide steer vaccination with heifer vaccination.