For animal use only.

Bef-Tect vaccine for the prophylactic immunisation of cattle against ephemeral fever/3-day stiffsickness disease.

COMPOSITION

Each 2 ml dose of the vaccine contains 10⁴ TCID₅₀ of freeze-dried live attenuated bovine ephemeral fever virus.

STORAGE

Store in a refrigerator between 2°C and 8°C. Do not freeze. Protect from high temperatures and direct sunlight during vaccination.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE - USE ONLY AS DIRECTED

Use a sterile syringe to transfer approximately 5 ml of sterile BEF-TECT diluent (adjuvant) into the 7 ml glass vial containing the freeze-dried BEF virus. Mix gently until all the powder is dissolved and then transfer the suspension back into the diluent vial. Mix gently using end-over-end mixing to distribute the virus evenly through the liquid.

DOSAGE

Inject 2 ml of the reconstituted vaccine subcutaneously in the side of the neck. A booster injection of 2 ml is required 3 to 4 weeks later.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

An annual revaccination with booster should be given to dairy cows, bulls and beef herds before the BEF outbreak season.
BEF-TECT is safe for use in cows in all stages of pregnancy.
Vaccination of lactating cows with BEF-TECT does not influence milk production.
Vaccination of bulls with BEF-TECT does not affect fertility.
Animals may require a full vaccination program to be completed before the period of highest risk associated with bovine ephemeral fever.
It is essential to adhere to the vaccination programme to maintain a satisfactory immune response.
In-use stability: Use the vaccine within two hours of reconstitution.
Do not use after the expiry date printed on the packaging and container. Discard any product remaining after the container was punctured.

PACKING SIZE AND ORDERING CODE

20 ml (LVS04855)

100 ml (LVS04769)

Reg. no. G4365 (36/1947)

Reg. holder: Design Biologix CC, Reg. No. CK 1992/028856/23, 442 Rigel Avenue South, Erasmusrand, Pretoria | Tel: 012 349 2772 | www.designbio.co.za

BEF-TECT | Cattle Vaccine

Withdrawal period: Do not slaughter animals for human consumption within 21 days of vaccination.

Vaccinate healthy animals only.

Usually no marked reactions follow vaccination, although a transient swelling may appear at the site of inoculation, and some animals may show a moderate rise of temperature for one or two days.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN, UNINFORMED PERSONS AND ANIMALS.

Although this remedy has been extensively tested under a large variety of conditions, failure thereof may ensue as a result of a wide range of reasons. If this is suspected, seek veterinary advice; notify the registration holder and the registrar.
Observe aseptic precautions. Ensure that all vaccination equipment (needles, syringes, etc.) is clean and sterile prior to use.

Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and sterile during vaccination.

Do not mix with any other vaccine or medication.

Use entire contents of vials when opened and do not store unused vaccine for future use.

Do not use the contents of damaged vials.

It is good vaccination practice when handling the vaccine to avoid contact with the eyes, mucous membranes, hands and clothing.

Wash and disinfect hands with a disinfectant after vaccination.

Used disposable vaccine equipment, unsued vaccine, etc. must be disposed of according to the National Environmental Waste Act, 2008 (Act 59 of 2008).

BEF-TECT | Cattle Vaccine

Warnings

Precautions