Advantages

The Zoetis Advantage is unique. Only Vibrovax:

• Is registered in Australia to prevent vibriosis in cattle. There are no other registered vaccines.
• Prevents shedding of vibriosis to safeguard your heifers and cows reproductive potential
• Can be used to vaccinate bulls, heifers and older cows.

Bulls can be vaccinated prior to mating, with two 5 mL doses a minimum of 4 weeks apart.

Heifers can be vaccinated after 18 months of age with a single 5 mL dose (2 doses are required if the program begins before this time)

An annual booster dose of 2 mL, or the convenience of a 5 mL dose every two years, will provide ongoing immunity against vibriosis.

Dosage and Pack Sizes

The vaccine should be injected subcutaneously. Veterinary advice should be sought before commencing a vaccination program as a number of options are available depending on circumstances.

The most comprehensive program involves the vaccination of all breeding animals including bulls, cows and heifers.

Storage & Additional Information 

Site reactions

Vibrovax vaccine is an oily adjuvant vaccine so there may be some swelling at the site of vaccination, but this will gradually disappear. To avoid lasting lumps, it is important that correct vaccination procedures are followed to ensure vaccine is deposited under the skin and not into the muscle.

• 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.
• 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.

Resources

• Hard Working Protection for Cattle   (Click Here)