SHEEP POX VACCINE, LIVE, I.P. (Vet.):
Attenuated, freeze-dried

Sheep pox is amongst the most virulent of the poxes in the sheep. It is highly contagious and spreads by direct contact. The virus is highly resistant. It gains entry by inhalation and direct contact with infected animals. Young animals are more susceptible than adults. The incubation period is 2-7 days in fulminating form and 10-20 days in mild benign form.

The disease is recognized by fever, which lasts for 1-2 days before eruptions appear on areas of skin, which are not covered by wool / hair. The affected animals do not eat, have difficulty in breathing, stand separately from healthy animals with their heads down, may have salivation, lacrimation, bronchial coughs and diarrhoea. The disease course is of 3-6 weeks.

The vaccine contains ≥ 10^2.5 CCID₅₀ attenuated virus in freeze dried form.

The vaccine has been found to cause minimal reaction at the site of injection and no systemic reaction at all. The immunity conferred by this vaccine is solid (around 95%) lasting over one year.  

VACCINE SCHEDULE :
All sheep and lambs above 2 month of age should be vaccinated at least once a year. Lambs vaccinated at less than 6 months age should be revaccinated at 6 month of age to boost immunity.

ADMINISTRATION :
Reconstitute the vaccine in 10 ml diluent. Inject 0.2 ml subcuntaneously in the skin of external ear flap or any other suitable location.

PRESENTATION :
The vaccine is available in 50 dose vial with vaccine diluent of 10 ml or 50 ml.

STORAGE :
Store the vaccine at 2⁰-8⁰C.