When should lambs get Heptavac?

Heptavac P Plus Vaccine Replacement ewes should receive a primary course of the vaccine with two doses given 4 weeks apart, the second dose being 4-6 weeks before lambing. Ewes that have been previously vaccinated only require a yearly booster given 4-6 weeks before lambing.

How do you give Heptavac P to sheep?

The vaccine should be administered by subcutaneous injection in the lateral side of the upper neck observing aseptic precautions. All breeding sheep not previously vaccinated with Heptavac P Plus must receive two injections, each of 2.0 ml, separated by an interval of 4-6 weeks.

When should a sheep be vaccinated for Heptavac P?

“It is therefore important that lambs get their first shot of Heptavac-P Plus, ideally at three weeks-of-age. To build lasting immunity, a booster shot four to six weeks later is critical. “This will give immunity for up to 12 months.

How often should you Heptavac sheep?

It is essential to give replacement ewes (and rams) two 2 ml doses, 4 to 6 weeks apart when they join the flock. An annual booster dose is also required 4-6 weeks pre lambing to maintain the ewe’s immunity and to provide high levels of antibodies that can be passed on to her lambs via the colostrum.

How long does Heptavac last once opened?

Heptavac® P Plus 24 months. Once opened, the vaccine must be used within 10 hours.

When should I vaccinate my lambs?

Lambs should receive their first clostridal vaccination when they are approximately 6 to 8 weeks of age, followed by a booster 4 weeks later. If pastured animals are later brought into confinement or dry lot for concentrate feeding, a third vaccination should be given.

Where do you give a sheep a CDT shot?

This vaccine is given subcutaneously either in the neck, axilla (armpit), over the ribs, or in the flank. All lambs should receive a total of three doses of the vaccine. For lambs born from vaccinated mothers, lambs should be given booster shots at 4 to 8 weeks of age and then again at 4 weeks later.

Do Rams need Heptavac P?

Put in your intended lambing date and then when you need to put the rams in. Clostridial vaccines (e.g Heptavac P plus or Covexin): the lambs need 2 doses 4-6 weeks apart from 3 weeks of age and the ewes will need a booster 4-6 weeks pre lambing. Don’t forget that last year’s lambs and the rams need boosters too.

What is the withdrawal period for Heptavac P Plus?

A decision to use this vaccine before or after any other veterinary medicinal product therefore needs to be made on a case by case basis. What is the withdrawal period after the use of Heptavac P plus? The withdrawal period after the use of Heptavac P plus is zero days.

How do you store Heptavac P?

Heptavac P plus requires storage in a refrigerator between 2oC and 8oC in the dark. Do not freeze.

When should I take Heptavac?

In adult breeding ewes these yearly booster injections should be given during the pre-lambing period, 4-6 weeks before lambing as an aid in control of disease in their lambs. Heptavac-P Plus should not be used in lambs less than 3 weeks of age.

How much is CDT for lambs?

All lambs should receive a total of three doses of the vaccine. For lambs born from vaccinated mothers, lambs should be given booster shots at 4 to 8 weeks of age and then again at 4 weeks later. You will note that there is some variability in the time frame of booster shots.