Tasvax 8 in 1

Sheep: For active immunisation of sheep against Pulpy Kidney, Lamb Dysentery, Malignant Oedema/Gas Gangrene, Blackleg, Black Disease, Tetanus, Swelled head in rams and post parturient gangrene in ewes. Cattle: For active immunisation of cattle against Pulpy Kidney, Haemorrhagic Enterotoxaemia, Maglignant Oedema, Blackleg, Black Disease, Redwater and Tetanus

Features

12 months Pulpy Kidney protection.
Lambs and calves can be vaccinated from 2 weeks of age.
Vaccination of pregnant ewes and cows can confer passive immunity via colostrum of young lambs and calves from vaccinated mothers.
Duration of protection by passive immunity in lambs is 2 weeks for C. septicum and C. chauvoei, and up to 12 weeks for all other antigens.
Duration of passive protection in calves is up to 2 weeks for C. haemolyticum, 8 weeks for C. septicum and C. chauvoei, and 12 weeks for all other antigens.
Revaccination is required every 12 months.

Trade Advice

Category: Clostridial Vaccine
Species: Sheep and Beef and Dairy Cattle
Active: Clostridium perfringens (Type D), Cl chauvoei, Clostridum perfringens (Type B), Cl haemolyticum, Clostridium perfringens (Type C), Cl septicum, Cl novyi (Type B), Cl tetani
Pack Size: 500mL
Withholding Periods: Meat = Nil, Milk = Nil, ESI = Nil
Storage: Store between 2°C – 8°C (Refrigerate. Do not freeze)
APVMA: 64083

Dose Rate

Subcutaneous injection only. Cattle 5mL per head initially twice 4-6 weeks apart followed by annual booster.
Sheep under 8 weeks of age 2mL followed by booster 4-6 weeks later and a second booster no later than 6 months after the first dose.
Sheep over 8 weeks of age initial dose of 5ml followed by a 2ml booster 4-6 weeks later and an annual 2ml booster

Refer to label for information regarding timing of vaccination prior to parturition.