Piscirickettsia Salmonis Subunit Vaccine

• Consists of the protective antigen produced via recombinant DNA technology.
• Stable oil-in-water adjuvant system gives practically no side effects and excellent long-term protection.
• Uniquely designed recombinant antigen promotes high levels of T-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

• Atlantic & Coho salmon and trout.
• 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 2 - 8 ºC (35 - 46 ºF).
• 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 450-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 of Celsius).