UltraChoice 8 Blackleg Vaccine for Cattle & Sheep

UltraChoice® 8 Blackleg Vaccine for Cattle and Sheep

UltraChoice® 8 is a clostridial bacterin-toxoid vaccine for healthy cattle and sheep. It aids in the prevention of diseases caused by seven clostridial antigen groups, including blackleg and other serious clostridial infections. The vaccine protects against Clostridium chauvoei, C. septicum, C. haemolyticum, C. novyi, C. sordellii, and C. perfringens types C and D. A two-dose primary series is recommended, followed by annual revaccination.

Benefits:

• Broad clostridial protection: Aids in the prevention of disease caused by seven clostridial antigen groups.
• For cattle and sheep: Suitable for healthy animals of both species.
• Subcutaneous administration: Given under the skin (SC) according to label directions.
• Annual revaccination: Supports ongoing clostridial disease prevention.

Protects Against:

• Clostridium chauvoei
• Clostridium septicum
• Clostridium haemolyticum
• Clostridium novyi
• Clostridium sordellii
• Clostridium perfringens types C and D

Directions:

Mix well before use. Using aseptic technique, administer subcutaneously (SC) under the skin. For cattle, follow Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) guidelines for subcutaneous vaccine administration. Do not mix with other products.

Dosage & Vaccination Schedule:

• Cattle: Administer 2 mL subcutaneously. Give a second 2 mL dose 4–6 weeks later.
• Sheep: Administer 1 mL subcutaneously in the neck. Give a second 1 mL dose 4–6 weeks later.
• Revaccination: Give a single dose annually.

Available Package Sizes:

• 20 mL: 10 cattle doses or 20 sheep doses.
• 100 mL: 50 cattle doses or 100 sheep doses.

Withdrawal Period:

Do not vaccinate cattle or sheep within 21 days before slaughter.

Precautions:

• For veterinary use only. Vaccinate healthy cattle and sheep.
• This product has not been tested in pregnant animals.
• Temporary local swelling at the injection site may occur.
• A transient reduction in milk production has been reported following vaccination.
• Anaphylaxis may occur. Epinephrine is recommended as the initial antidote, followed by appropriate supportive therapy.
• Preservative: Formalin.
• Use the entire contents when first opened.
• In case of human exposure, contact a physician.

Storage:

Store at 2–8°C (35–46°F). Do not freeze.

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.