New generation pentavalent vaccine developed by Microtek Research and Development Ltd.

Furunculosis, Vibriosis, Coldwater Vibriosis, Winter Sores injectable vaccine; consists of the protective antigens from inactivated strains of Aeromonas salmonicida, Vibrio anguillarum serotypes 01 & 02, Vibrio salmonicida, Moritella viscosa. Inactivated and stabilized bacterial antigens are combined with a novel adjuvant to produce a stable vaccine providing high levels and duration of protection.

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Product Description

• Stable water-in-oil adjuvant system gives superior long-term protection and minimal side effects.
• Promotes high levels of cell-mediated immunity.
• This product is administered to salmonids by injection vaccination.
• Easy to inject at low temperatures.
• Entire contents of 500 ml bottle can be delivered; no wasted vaccine.

Recommended Use

• Inject pre-smolts prior to saltwater transfer.

Administration

• Injection volume 0.1 ml, intraperitoneally.
• Recommended needle size, 22 - 25 gauge.
• 500 ml will vaccinate 5,000 fish.
• Minimum fish size, 10 grams.

Considerations

• Vaccinate only healthy fish.
• Store at 2º - 7ºC (35º - 45ºF).
• Shake well before use.
• Connections to the bottle should be made aseptically.
• Use entire contents when first opened.
• Do not store partially used vaccine bottles.
• Vaccination should precede potential exposure to pathogens by at least 400-degree days.*
• Do not vaccinate within 21 days of slaughter.
• Anaesthetize fish prior to injection vaccination.
• Accidental injection in humans may cause a severe allergic response; medical attention should be sought immediately.

*Number of days multiplied by the mean water temperature in degrees Celsius).