INDICATIONS

An aid in the control of airsacculitis and synovitis in broiler breeder and layer pullets caused by Mycoplasma synoviae.

COMPOSITION

Live attenuated Mycoplasma synoviae, strain MS-H Living 2,4 x 10⁶ ccu/dose.

STORAGE

• Long term storage, store below -70 °C.
• Short term storage (maximum 4 weeks). Can be stored in a standard freezer at a temperature below -18 °C.

WARNINGS

• Withdrawal period: Zero days
• Vaccinate healthy chickens only.
• Do not vaccinate pullets younger than 2 weeks of age.
• Do not refreeze the vaccine after thawing.
• Thawed vaccine must be used as supplied.
• Do not vaccinate Mycoplasma synoviae (MS) positive chickens.
• KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN, UNINFORMED PERSONS AND ANIMALS.
• Although this vaccine has been extensively tested under a large variety of conditions, failure thereof may ensue as a result of a wide range of reasons. If this is suspected, seek veterinary advice and notify the registration holder.

PRECAUTIONS

• This vaccine contains live organisms.
• Correct storage and administration is essential for successful results.
• Thaw only sufficient vaccine for immediate use (within 2 hours).
• Protect the thawed vaccine from direct sunlight, antiseptics and heat.
• Do not dilute the vaccine.
• It is good vaccination practice, to avoid contact with the eyes, hands and clothing when handling the vaccine.
• Destroy any unused vaccine and dispose of all the empty vaccine containers and disposable equipment after use in accordance with National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (Act No. 59 of 2008).

DIRECTIONS FOR USE – USE ONLY AS DIRECTED

Individual vaccination via the eye drop method

Thaw vials rapidly in tepid water (no warmer than 37 °C) and use immediately. Mix the contents of the vial thoroughly by gentle shaking.

Insert a dropper fitting, which will deliver about 30 µℓ of vaccine, onto the plastic vial. A dropper supplying 33 drops/mℓ will supply 30 µℓ per drop. Hold each chicken with the head tilted to one side. Gently flood the eye with 1 drop (about 30 µℓ) of vaccine. Allow the fluid to spread across the eye and for the chicken to swallow before releasing it.

Vaccinate all the chickens in the flock. Vaccination need only be done once. Revaccination is neither needed nor recommended. Vaccinate pullets between 4 and 14 weeks of age.

PRESENTATION

Vaxsafe MS Vaccine is supplied frozen, on dry ice, in a 30 mℓ plastic peel top eyedropper vial, sufficient for 1 000 doses via eye drop method.