CHLAMYVAX is an inactivated bivalent vaccine for the active immunisation of healthy cattle, sheep and goats against enzootic abortion caused by Chlamydia abortus and a range o subclinical disease manifestations including infectious conjunctivitis, arthritis, infertility, enteritis, mastitis and reduced growth rates cause by Chlamydia pecorum.

DOSAGE

• Cattle: Inject 2 ml subcutaneously, on the side of the neck only.
• Sheep and goats: Inject 1 ml subcutaneously, on the side of the neck only.
• A booster vaccination of the above-mentioned doses for cattle, sheep and goats respectively is recommended 3-4 weeks later.

• Warnings

  • Withdrawal period: Do not slaughter animals for human consumption within 21 days of vaccination.
  • Vaccinate healthy animals only.
  • DO NOT mix with any other vaccine or immunological product.
  • Avoid direct contact with the product, to prevent self-injection, or contamination of the eyes or skin. If contact occurs, rinse affected area repeatedly with clean water.
  • Accidental self-injection of the user may cause serious reactions. In case of accidental self-injection, seek medical advice immediately and show the package insert or label to the physician.
  • Do not over- or under-dose the vaccine.
  • Usually no marked reactions follow vaccination, although a transient swelling may appear at the site of inoculation, and some animals may show a moderate rise of temperature for one or two days.
  • Ensure that marketed animals do not have local reacions (swellings) at the site of vaccine administration, or elevated temperature reactions (fever) as this may result in the condemnation of the carcasses.
  • Do not use in animal species other than those indicated.
  • Do not administer to animals in poor or extremely poor body condition.
  • Do not inject intravenously.
  • KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN, UNINFORMED PERSONS AND ANIMALS.
  • Although this product 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.