Sheep Pox Vaccine Description
This vaccine contains a live attenuated goat pox virus strain (CVCC AV41), a well-established strain used for the control of capripoxvirus infections in small ruminants.
Goat pox and sheep pox are highly contagious viral diseases causing:
- Fever and systemic infection
- Skin lesions and scab formation
- Reduced growth, wool, and milk production
- Significant economic losses in intensive and pastoral systems
This vaccine provides:
- Rapid onset of immunity (4–5 days) – critical during outbreak situations
- Cross-protection between goat pox and sheep pox viruses
- Long-lasting immunity (12 months) with a single dose
It is suitable for use in endemic regions, routine vaccination programs, and emergency outbreak control.
Programme d'immunisation
- Adapté aux all breeds and ages of sheep and goats
- Can be used for routine vaccination et emergency immunization during outbreaks
Posologie et administration
- Voie d’administration: Intradermal injection
- Site d'injection: Inner side of tail base or inner thigh
- Sheep & Goats (all sizes): 0.5 mL per head
Preparation:
- Reconstitute with sterile normal saline or water for injection to 0.5 mL per dose
Composition
- Live attenuated goat pox virus (Strain CVCC AV41): ≥10³.5 TCID50 per dose
Caractéristiques du produit
- Spongy, loose pellet form
- Easily detaches from vial wall
- Dissolution rapide après reconstitution
- Suitable for field vaccination conditions
Sécurité et réactions indésirables
- Generally safe for healthy animals
- No significant adverse reactions reported under proper use
Précautions
- Suitable for sheep and goats of all breeds and ages
- Use with caution in pregnant animals (avoid stress during handling)
- During outbreaks, vaccinate Animaux en bonne santé uniquement
- Use vaccine on the same day after opening
- Désinfecter le site d'injection avant l'administration
- Dispose of used vials, equipment, and residual vaccine according to biosafety protocols
Conditionnement et spécifications
- Spécification: 100 doses/vial
- Conditionnement: 10 flacons/boîte
Stockage et durée de conservation
- Stockage: 2–8°C, protect from heat and light
- Durée de conservation: 24 mois
