MERCK
This product has been shown to be effective for the vaccination of healthy horses 6 months of age or older against Eastern and Western encephalomyelitis viruses, EIV, EHV-1, EHV-4, tetanus, and West Nile Virus. Duration of immunity has been shown at 6 months for EIV. For more information regarding safety and efficacy data, go to productdata.aphis.usda.gov. This product has been shown to decrease virus shedding of EIV, EHV-1 and EHV-4, as well as to decrease encephalitis and viremia caused by West Nile Virus. Foals nursing immune-dams should be vaccinated when maternal antibody levels will allow active immunization.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION:
For primary vaccination aseptically administer 1 mL intramuscularly, repeat with a single dose in 3 - 4 weeks. Historically, annual revaccination with this product has been recommended. The need for annual booster vaccination has not been established for this product. A booster dose can be administered at more frequent intervals based upon individual horse or farm disease risk assessment or any time epidemic conditions exist or are reported. Consult your veterinarian. Call toll free 1-800-892-6978 or email us at info@animalhealthusa.com
|