POTOMAVACTM
Neorickettsia Risticii Bacterin
- POTOMAVAC™️ vaccine to aid in the prevention of potomac horse fever
- Available monovalent or in combination with rabies vaccine
- It has been shown to be effective for the vaccination of healthy horses 3 months of age or older against potomac horse fever (equine monocytic ehrlichiosis) due to Neorickettsia risticii
- Liquid suspension of inactivated Neorickettsia risticii
Features
- Convenience and ease of use
Benefits
- The safety and efficacy of this product have been demonstrated in controlled vaccination challenge tests and in thorough field evaluations
- Safe for use for healthy horses, 3 months of age or older
Shake well before use. Aseptically inject 1 mL (1 dose) intramuscularly (IM) into healthy horses 3 months of age or older.
Revaccinate with a second 1mL dose intramuscularly 3-4 weeks later.
Revaccinate annually or prior to anticipated exposure.
- Store at 35-46°F (2-8°C)
- Do not freeze
- Do not mix with other products
- Use entire contents when first opened
- Shake well before using
- Do not vaccinate within 21 days before slaughter
- Contains gentamicin and thimerosal as preservatives
In rare instances, administration of vaccines may cause lethargy, fever, and inflammatory or hypersensitivity types of reactions. Treatment may include antihistamines, anti-inflammatories, and/or epinephrine. Vaccinating animals whose immune response is compromised by stress, disease, etc. may not produce the desired results. This product has not been tested in pregnant mares.
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