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Pestigard®

Description

  • Pestigard is the first vaccine for the prevention of Bovine Viral Diarrhoea Virus (BVDV), otherwise known as Bovine Pestivirus in cattle in Australia.
  • Pestigard is the only vaccine registered in Australia that prevents the highly contagious virus called pestivirus. This virus can damage herd reproduction rates and cause  immunosuppression in recently infected cattle. 

Recommendations for Use 

• For the active immunisation of cattle against BVDV and to reduce reproductive losses due to BVDV. For the prevention of nasal shedding of BVDV.

Dr Lee Taylor

MANAGING PESTIVIRUS

Dr Lee Taylor, Managing pestivirus

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Jake Smith

PESTIVIRUS IMPACTS PROFIT

Jake Smith, Livestock Agent

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YULGILBAR

Brett Ellem, Yulgilbar

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MACQUARIE DOWNS

Anthony Winter, Macquarie Downs

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The Zoetis Advantage 

  • BVDV is a widespread disease throughout Australian cattle herds causing significant productivity loss by affecting the reproductive performance of the herd or increasing susceptibility to other common diseases.
  • The introduction of a Pestigard vaccination program will reduce reproductive loss caused by BVDV. Pestigard® will also stimulate active immunity against BVDV which will assist in the reduction of losses associated with the Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) complex and other clinical diseases where BVDV is implicated.
  • A Pestigard vaccination program can be conveniently integrated into existing management practices.

The Zoetis Advantage is unique. Only Pestigard:

  •  Is registered in Australia to prevent pestivirus. There are no other registered vaccines.
  •  100% prevents shedding of pestivirus to safeguard your heifers and cows reproductive potential
  •  May be given such that the interval between the priming and booster dose can be extended up to 6 months for added convenience, longevity and to easily fit in with farm management practices. However the 2nd dose must be administered 2-4 weeks prior to joining.

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Dr. Lee Taylor, Zoetis
Senior Livestock Veterinarian
MANAGING PESTIVIRUS

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VIDEOS

 

Sean Dillon
Alpha, Central QLD – Commercial Operation
PESTIGARD IS THE SILVER BULLET

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Dr. Stacey Rae
Monto Vet Group, Central QLD - Veterinarian
PESTIVIRUS OFTEN FLIES UNDER THE RADAR

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Que Hornery
River Lea Comet, Central QLD – Wagyu Operation
PESTIGARD, THE PROOF IS IN THE PORTERHOUSE

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Dr. Brendan Brieffies
Clermont, Central QLD - Veterinarian
PESTIVIRUS CAN COST YOU OVER AND OVER AGAIN

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Shaun & Jo McGuigan
Thangool, Central QLD – CREE Santa Gertrudis
A HIGHER HEALTH STATUS BENEFITS THE BOTTOM LINE

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Dr. Chris Miller
Corryong VIC – Veterinarian
BE AWARE. PESTIVIRUS IS EVERYWHERE

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Brett Ellem, Yulgilbar NSW
Commercial & Stud Operation
GAP BETWEEN PREGNANCIES & CALVING

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Anthony Winter, Macquarie Downs QLD
Breeding, Backgrounding, Feedlot Operation
THE HIDDEN COST

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Jake Smith, Livestock Agent
Tenterfield NSW - Agent & Property Manager
PESTIVIRUS IMPACTS PROFIT

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Todd Quinlivin, Quintarra Farms WA
Mixed Farming Operation
A HIDDEN DISEASE

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Dr. Enoch Bergman - Video 1
Esperance WA - Consultancy services nationwide
PESTIVIRUS, PIs IMMUNOSUPPRESSION 

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Dr. Enoch Bergman - Video 2
Esperance WA - Consultancy services nationwide
PESTIVIRUS, PIs AND IMMUNOSUPPRESSION

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Dr. Jess Shilling - Video 1
Albany WA - Veterinarian & Producer
MITIGATING THE PESTIVIRUS RISK

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Dr. Jess Shilling - Video 2
Albany WA - Veterinarian & Producer
MITIGATING THE PESTIVIRUS RISK

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Chris & Jarrad Norton
Cattle Producers, Redmond WA
IT PAYS TO PROTECT AGAINST PESTIVIRUS

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Simon Close
Harrow VIC - Commercial & Stud Operation
BEST PRACTICE ANIMAL HEALTH

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Lyn Parish
Winchelsea VIC - Dairy Farmer
PESTIGARD IS CHEAP INSURANCE

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James Crain
Tooma NSW - Beef Property Manager
YOU CANNOT SELL SOMETHING YOU HAVEN'T GOT

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Brodhi Carracher
Hamilton VIC - Grangeburn Simmentals
PROTECTING YOUR CATTLE AND YOUR REPUTATION

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Fred Loveday
Laang VIC - Dairy Farmer
PESTIVIRUS IS POOR FOR BUSINESS

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Dr. Claire Flanagan
Finley NSW – Veterinarian
THE SILENT KILLER IN DAIRIES

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WRITTEN TESTIMONIALS & CASE STUDIES

 

 

 

Sam & Fleur Tonge, Casino NSW
CASE STUDY - Producers / Veterinarian
REPRODUCTIVE BREAKDOWN - DAIRY SYSTEM
Shane & Jodie Foster, Corndale VIC
Producers, Boonaroo Angus
GIVE EVERY CALF THE BEST CHANCE
Peter Colliver, North Adelaide SA
Stud Manager, Stoney Point Performance Angus
PESTIGARD - AN INTEGRAL TOOL

 

 

Dion Porter, Westmar QLD
Producer - Mix of Angus & pure-bred Wagyu
SAFEGUARD - DISEASE & BOTTOM LINE
Dr. Chris Hallet, Coolah NSW
CASE STUDY - Veterinarian
INFERTILITY INVESTIGATION
Anthony & Chantel Winter, Leyburn QLD
Macquarie Downs Feedlot
TRUE VALUE IN VACCINATION
 

 

 

Chris Norton, Redmond WA
Cattle Producer
AHEAD FINANCIALLY
Dr. Genevieve Hannford, Cowra NSW
CASE STUDY - Commerical & Breeding Enterprise
BENEFITS OF A PROGRAM
Dr.Hanna Schulz, Central West NSW
CASE STUDY - Veterinarian / Farm Consultant
TAKE STEPS TO MANAGE THE DISEASE
 

 

 

Dr.Stuart Geard, Southern Riverina NSW
CASE STUDY - Veterinarian / Embryo Transfer
A MOB OF EMBRYO RECIPIENTS
Dr. John Bowman & Dr. Chris Hallet, NSW
CASE STUDY - Veterinarians, Coolah Vet Clinic
PESTIVIRUS OUTBREAK WITHIN HEIFERS
Brian & Jake Smith, Tenterfield NSW
Producers - Brangus/ Angus cross
PESTIVIRUS NEEDS MANAGEMENT
 

 

 

Industry Report 1 – Pestivirus

THE VIRUS IS OUT THERE

Industry Report 2 – Pestivirus

VIRAL LOAD

Industry Report 3 – Pestivirus

THE HIP POCKET

 

 

  

Industry Report 4 – Pestivirus

SHOWING THE WAY

Dosage

• Two doses of Pestigard should be administered 4-6 weeks apart with annual boosters thereafter. However the 2nd dose must be administered 2-4 weeks prior to joining.• The recommended dose for cattle of all ages is 2 mL.

• The first dose of Pestigard may be given up to 6 months before the second dose to suit management practices.

• Immunity does not develop until at least 14 days after the second dose.

• Safe for pregnant cows.

Cattle Type 1st Dose Annual Booster 
Calves #
Heifers 6-8 weeks pre-joining* 2-4 weeks pre-joining
Cows 2-4 weeks pre-joining
1st Season/New Bulls 6-8 weeks pre-joining* 2-4 weeks pre-joining
Bulls 2-4 weeks pre-joining
Steers† Coincide with Heifer vaccination  4 weeks - 6months after 1st dose*
*The interval between the priming and booster can be extended to 6 months.
†Ideally it is best to coincide steer vaccination with heifer vaccination.
#Calves can be safely vaccinatied from  3 months of age- two doses ( 4-6 weeks apart), followed by a third dose 2-4 weeks before joining/insemination 

Pack Sizes 

Pack Sizes Dose - Cattle 2mL
100mL 50 Doses
250mL 125 Doses

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.

Registered Labels Warnings

Avoid Carcass Damage

• Sterilise all injection equipment by boiling in water for 10 minutes before use. Avoid use of strong disinfectants.

• Maintain cleanliness at all times during vaccination. Great care must be taken to avoid contamination of the vaccine, needle and internal parts of the syringe by contact with unsterile surfaces or unwashed hands.

• Keep needles sharp and clean. Replace frequently.

• Use the shortest possible needle, not exceeding 15 mm in length.

• As far as possible avoid injection of the animals during wet weather or under dusty conditions.

• This product must be injected only under the skin (subcutaneously).

• Inject high on the neck behind the ear, i.e. under the skin on the side of the neck (just behind and below the base of the ear). Do not inject at any other site.

Schedule: Nil.

BVDV (Pestivirus) Guidelines – Developed by the BVDV Technical Advisory Group

Avoid Carcass Damage

The following guidelines have been developed by the BVDV Technical Advisory Group – a group of veterinary researchers and practising veterinarians who provide services to dairy and beef herds and feedlots across Australia. Zoeits Australia kindly provided the funding for this project. The primary objective of these guidelines is to improve decision making on investigation and control of BVDV infection in cattle.

1. Guidelines for the investigation and control of BVDV (Bovine Viral Diarrhoea Virus or Bovine Pestivirus) in beef and dairy herds and feedlots 3rd Edition December 2011.  (Click Here

2. Guidelines for BVDV (Bovine Viral Diarrhoea Virus or Bovine Pestivirus) Testing for Veterinarians 2010. (Click Here)

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