Ecoporc Shiga
Active substance
ATC code
Species
Pigs
Indications
Active immunisation of piglets from the age of 4 days, to reduce the mortality and clinical signs of oedema disease caused by Stx2e toxin produced by E. coli (STEC).
Onset of immunity: | 3 weeks after vaccination |
Duration of immunity: | 15 weeks after vaccination |
Dose to be administered and administration route
Intramuscular use. The preferred application site is the neck muscle behind the ear. It is recommended to use a needle appropriate for the age of the piglets (preferred size 21G length 16 mm).
Prior to administration, shake the vaccine carefully.
A single intramuscular injection (1 ml) to pigs from the age of 4 days.
Adverse reactions
Pig:
Common (1 to 10 animals / 100 animals treated): |
Injection site swelling1 Elevated temperature2 |
Uncommon (1 to 10 animals / 1,000 animals treated): |
Behavioural disorder 3 |
1 Small local reaction (maximum of 5 mm), subsiding within a short time (up to seven days) without treatment.
2 A slight rise in body temperature (maximum of 1.7 °C), subsiding within a short time (maximum of two days) without treatment.
3 Temporary mild behavioural disturbances.
Reporting adverse events is important. It allows continuous safety monitoring of a veterinary medicinal product. Reports should be sent, preferably via a veterinarian, to either the marketing authorisation holder or the national competent authority via the national reporting system. See the package leaflet for respective contact details.
Dispensing
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Art. Nr. | 15052/5006 |
EAN | 3411113038984 |