Blanthax is a vaccine for the active immunisation of animals against anthrax and black quarter.
Blanthax Blackquarter & Anthrax Vaccines
Available -
100ml
Composition
Blanthax vaccine is a colourless liquid that contains a suspension of living spores of uncapsulated avirulent strain of Bacillus anthracis in alum precipitated Clostridium chauvoie.
Dosage and administration
Shake the bottle thoroughly before the doses are withdrawn.
Species |
Dosage |
Cattle, horses, camels |
2ml |
Sheep and goats |
1ml |
Route of administration:
- Administration is by subcutaneous injection; immunity is established 7 – 14 days after injection and lasts for 9-12 months.
- In horses however, immunity may take up to weeks to develop.
- In endemic areas, vaccination every six months is advisable.
- Under normal conditions annual revaccination will suffice.
Precautions
- Administration of antibacterials should be avoided shortly before, and until 2 weeks after vaccination.
- Avoid inoculation of animals in late pregnancy unless there is a serious risk of anthrax.
- Any partly used product or its container should be disposed of at the end each day’s operations, due to possibilities of accidental contamination of the vaccine under field conditions.
- No marked reactions follow vaccination. However in the case of hypersensitivity reactions occurring after inoculation, treat the animal with adrenaline and/or antihistamines without delay.
Indications
For the active immunization of all animals (cattle, sheep and goats) against anthrax and black quarter (Black leg).
Storage
- Store between 2°C and 8°C, protected from light.
- Do not freeze.