Heptavac P For Lambs contains a combination of seven different vaccines that protect lambs from viral and bacterial diseases. The vaccine is designed to stand alone or be used in conjunction with other vaccines. It can be given up to three times per year, as needed. After the initial vaccination, lambs will need yearly boosters to maintain protection against disease.
Heptavac P works by stimulating antibodies in the blood of lambs, making them more immune to these diseases. The vaccine is injected into the muscle of lambs at 6 and 9 weeks of age, as well as an annual booster shot. It also comes in an oral form that can be used on older lambs that have been previously vaccinated with Heptavac P injections.
What is Heptavac P?
Heptavac P is a combination vaccine that protects against seven major diseases in sheep and goats. It contains modified live vaccines for foot-and-mouth disease, contagious caprine pleuropneumonia (CCPP), and ovine and caprine herpes virus type 1 (OCHV-1 or CAEV). The product also contains inactivated vaccines for contagious agalactia (CA), enzootic pneumonia (EP), ovine respiratory syncytial virus (OSRV), and viral arteritis.
The vaccine is administered intramuscularly into the neck and thigh muscles. The recommended dose is one ml per animal at six weeks of age, followed by two more doses at two-week intervals after an interval of four weeks between each dose. A booster dose three months later provides protection for at least six months; however, it may be required to administer further booster doses annually or biannually depending upon local conditions.
Disease Heptavac P Can Prevent
Heptavac P is a non-adjuvanted vaccine administered by subcutaneous injection. Heptavac P is a vaccine for lambs that provides protection against seven diseases:
Pulpy kidney
Pulpy kidney is a viral disease that affects lambs, and occasionally adult sheep. It can be spread through contact with infected animals or their milk, faeces, or urine. Symptoms include yellowing of the skin, fever, and diarrhea. There is no cure for pulpy kidney but there are treatments available to make your lamb better.
Tetanus
Tetanus, also known as “lockjaw” is a bacterial disease that causes muscle spasms and stiffness. It is fatal in about 2% of cases. The bacteria that cause the disease are present in the soil, dust, and animal feces. These bacteria enter your body with wounds or cuts on your skin.
The bacteria spread from the wound through your nervous system to other muscles in your body (usually the jaw). You can also get tetanus from puncture wounds such as dirty needles used for drug injections or tattooing.
Enterotoxaemia
Enterotoxaemia is a disease that can cause sudden death in lambs. The main cause of enterotoxaemia is Clostridium perfringens, which live in the intestine and produce toxins that damage organs throughout the body, causing bleeding and tissue death.
It’s important to note that both ewes and lambs can carry Clostridium perfringens bacteria, but only lambs are affected by it because they have less developed immune systems than ewes. This leaves them more susceptible to enterotoxaemia – which means they need protection from this disease.
Black disease
Black disease is a viral disease that affects sheep and goats. It can also be transmitted to other animals through contaminated food, water, or equipment. The virus is spread via the feces of infected animals.
Hemorrhagic stomach syndrome
Hemorrhagic stomach syndrome (HSS) is a viral disease that causes fluid-filled blisters on the stomach lining. It can cause death if not treated, but it’s rarely fatal in adult sheep. The main concern with this disease is its effect on lambs because they are more likely than older animals to develop severe illnesses.
The virus is spread through contact with infected animals or their secretions, such as saliva and nasal discharge. People can become infected through contact with infected livestock or by handling contaminated equipment after cleaning up after an affected animal
Blackleg
Blackleg is a serious disease of the muscles that can be fatal if not treated immediately. It’s caused by Clostridium chauvoei, a type of bacteria that lives in soil and water. The bacterium gets into the body through wounds or cuts on the skin and then multiplies inside muscle tissue. The earliest symptom of blackleg is likely to be an increase in temperature; if you see your lamb acting lethargic or feverish, this could indicate blackleg infection. There may also be swelling at the hindquarters or along one leg as well as muscle tenderness when touched with a hand.
If you suspect that your lambs have been infected with blackleg, contact your veterinarian immediately so they can administer antibiotics that will fight off the bacteria before it spreads further through their bodies and becomes too late for treatment
Malignant edema.
Malignant edema is a condition that causes lambs to show signs of swelling and inability to eat. This disease is caused by a bacterium called Proteus mirabilis, which lives in the intestines of sheep and pigs. Malignant edema can be transmitted either through contaminated food or water or via direct contact with an infected animal.
The signs of malignant edema include:
- Swollen lower jaw
- Swollen tongue
- Swollen facial muscles (cheeks, lips)
Heptavac P Side Effects
Side effects are rare, mild, and similar to those of other vaccines. They can include fever, swelling at the injection site, pain, and itchiness at the injection site for a few days. These symptoms should improve in about a week. Heptavac P does not have any known side effects on pregnancy or breastfeeding.
When To Give Heptavac P
Lambs should receive at least two doses of Heptavac P. The first dose is given at least 2 weeks before the lambs are weaned, and the second dose is given at least 7 days after their last dose of Heptavac P.
Price of Heptavac P
The cost of Heptavac P depends on the size of your flock, location, and what type of coverage you want. If your lambing season is in spring or summer, you might only need to vaccinate once a year (some farms require two shots). However, if it’s fall and winter that brings on the little lambs then it’s likely you’ll need more doses as well as extra help from a veterinarian.
Wherever you live and whatever kind of farm-life situation you’re in at the moment, whether it’s large or small, heptavac p isn’t going to break your bank. In fact, most farmers report paying less than $1 per dose.
Heptavac P is a safe and effective vaccine for lambs.
Heptavac P is a safe and effective vaccine for lambs. It has been used extensively in Australia for over 20 years and has proven to be one of the most popular vaccines for use on small feeder lambs. Heptavac P is available in Australia, as well as many other countries around the world, including New Zealand and South Africa.
Heptavac P is a live vaccine (a vaccine that contains an attenuated or weakened version of the disease-causing organism), which means that it cannot cause disease in healthy animals but can stimulate an immune response when injected into them.
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