Formalin inactivated, Aluminium Hydroxide Gel Adjuvanted

This vaccine is a formalin-killed suspension of Pasturella multocida P-52 ≥ 109 CFU(H.S Component I.P.) and Clostridium chauvoei-49 ≥ 109(B.Q Component I.P.) bactrin adjuvanted with Aluminium hydroxide gel.

Aluminium Hydroxide Gel Adjuvanted

Black Quarter is a generalized infection of cattle caused by Clostridium chauvoei. It is characterized by emphysematous swelling of the muscles especially those of gluteal region. The incubation period is 1-5 days. The onset is sudden. The initial symptom is lameness with or without fever. Swellings at first are small, hot & painful. They may develop in the muscles of shoulder, hip, chest, back & flank. In a few hours, the swellings become extensive & crepitating.

The general symptoms are complete anorexia, marked prostration, muscular tremors, congested mucosa, dyspnoea, rapid pulse & high fever. The death occurs within 12-48 hours. On incision of affected swollen part infiltration with discoloured serum with gas is found. This gives typical sweetish-sour smell. The muscles are emphysematous, dark or black, friable giving a spongy character.

This vaccine is a suspension of formalin-killed Clostridium chauvoei culture(≥109) organisms per dose adjuvanted with Aluminium hydroxide gel.

Formalin Inactivated, Aluminium Hydroxide Gel Adjuvanted

Heamorrhagic Septicaemia commonly known as Gal-Ghotu in U.P. is an acute infectious disease of cattle, sheep, goat, pigs and deer. In India, the disease normally assumes endemic character just before and during the monsoon season. The onset of disease is sudden. A few animals die within 24-36 hours of sickness. The disease is characterized by high fever (1040- 1060 F), prostration, dropping ears, congested mucosa, lachrymation, fast pulse, rapid breathing with chills, Dyspnoea is marked by extended head, open mouth & protruded tongue. Bloody diarrhoea is common.

The oedematous form of disease is characterized by swellings above the eyes, flanks, in the region of pharynx, around the anus and vulva. It may extend from limbs to the body.

This vaccine is a suspension of formalin killed Pasteurella multocida. The vaccine is adjuvanted with Aluminium hydroxide gel (50 dose vial).