Ultrabac® 8 Blackleg Vaccine for Cattle & Sheep

Ultrabac® 8 Clostridial Vaccine

Ultrabac® 8 is a clostridial bacterin-toxoid vaccine for healthy cattle and sheep that aids in the prevention of eight clostridial disease types. These diseases are caused by toxin-producing Clostridium bacteria and can progress rapidly, resulting in serious illness or death. Ultrabac® 8 provides broad clostridial protection in one vaccine to help support herd and flock health.

Benefits:

• Broad-spectrum protection: Aids in preventing eight clostridial disease types.
• For cattle and sheep: Labeled for use in beef cattle, dairy cattle, and sheep, with species-specific dosing.
• Primary vaccination series: Requires a second dose 4–6 weeks after the initial vaccination.
• Annual revaccination: A single annual booster is recommended following the initial series, subject to label directions.

Protects Against:

Ultrabac® 8 aids in preventing diseases associated with the following clostridial organisms:

• Clostridium chauvoei — Blackleg
• Clostridium septicum — Malignant edema
• Clostridium haemolyticum — Bacillary hemoglobinuria
• Clostridium novyi — Black disease
• Clostridium sordellii — Gas gangrene
• Clostridium perfringens Types B, C, and D — Enterotoxemia and enteritis

Directions & Dosage:

Administer aseptically by subcutaneous (SQ) injection using a sterile syringe and needle.

• Cattle: Administer 5 mL per animal.
• Sheep: Administer 2.5 mL per animal.
• Initial series: Give a second dose 4–6 weeks after the first dose.
• Revaccination: Annual revaccination with a single dose is recommended. Consult your veterinarian for guidance on the appropriate schedule.
• Additional protection: For animals at risk of re-exposure to C. haemolyticum, the supplied precautions recommend repeating the dose every 5–6 months. Confirm this schedule against the current product label.

Withdrawal Period:

Do not vaccinate within 21 days before slaughter.

Sizes Available:

• 50 mL vial - 10 Cattle Doses / 20 Sheep Doses
• 250 mL vial - 50 Cattle Doses / 100 Sheep Doses

Storage:

Store at 2–8°C. Do not freeze. Prolonged exposure to higher temperatures may reduce vaccine potency. Use the entire contents of the vial when first opened.

Cautions/Warnings:

For use in healthy cattle and sheep. A protective immune response may not develop in animals that are incubating disease, malnourished, parasitized, stressed, immunocompromised, or vaccinated contrary to label directions.

Anaphylaxis may occur following vaccination; epinephrine is recommended as an initial antidote, followed by appropriate supportive treatment. Contains formalin as a preservative.

A Valid veterinarian prescription is required to purchase this item in the state of Minnesota. Please contact your veterinarian for a prescription.

All vaccines are NON-RETURNABLE and NON-REFUNDABLE.