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STREPVAX® II Reference Page
Description
Streptococcus equi bacterial extract for veterinary use in horses. StrepvaxÆ II is a concentrated aluminum hydroxide-adsorbed suspension of purified antigens derived from Streptococcus equi cells. It contains the antigenic protein of this antigen but is essentially free of the toxic and irritant substances present in whole cell bacterins.
Features
Contains a purified M-protein antigen extracted through an exclusive process.
Sensitizing elements of whole cell bacterins are virtually excluded in the extraction process.
Benefits
Promotes phagocyte destruction of virulent S equi.
Reduced risk of sensitization; well tolerated by most horses.
Available as convenient-to-use prefilled syringe or as 10 dose bottle.
Advantages
Contains the antigenic protein of S equi but is essentially free of the irritants present in whole cell bacterins.
Dosage & Administration
Using aseptic technique inject 1 mL IM preferably in the hind quarters. For primary vaccination give 3 doses at intervals of 3 weeks. Foals vaccinated when less than 3 months of age should receive an additional dose at 6 months. Revaccinate annually and prior to anticipated exposure.
Precautions
Store out of direct sunlight at 35∞ - 45∞ F (2∞ - 7∞ C). Shake bottle well. Protect from freezing. Do not vaccinate within 21 days before slaughter. Anaphylactoid reactions may occur.
Antidote: Epinephrine.
Uses
Strepvax II is recommended for vaccination of healthy horses of all ages as an aid in prevention of strangles due to S equi infection. Use in combination with good hygiene and segregation of affected horses to limit the occurrence of clinical disease and to minimize sequelae.
Warning
Field reports suggest certain hypersensitive horses may demonstrate local or generalized reactions, sometimes severe, following exposure to streptococcal proteins. Studies indicate exercise following vaccination decreased incidence and duration of reactions.
Product Information
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StrepvaxÆ II
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131-715
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1 dose 1 mL
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StrepvaxÆ II
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131-725
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10 dose 10 mL
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Highlights
- Safe for use in healthy horses of all ages.
- Contains a purified M-protein antigen extracted through exclusive process.
- Reduces risk of sensitization because of the extraction process.
- Well tolerated by most horses.
- Best results are obtained when used in conjunction with good hygiene.
Contact Information
Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc.
2621 North Belt Highway
St. Joseph, MO 64506
Information: 800-821-7467
Sales: 800-325-9167
Fax: 816-236-2717
email: techservices-ca@bi-vetmedica.com
internet: http://www.bi-vetmedica.com
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