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Novartis Animal Health - PleuroStar

Actinobacillus (Haemophilus) pleuropneumoniae

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS:
PLEUROSTARTM APP is an acellular pentavalent subunit vaccine prepared with recombinant derived antigens from Actinobacillus (Haemophilus) pleuropneumoniae. When combined with the adjuvant, Emulsigen® the subunit vaccine reduces losses due to diseases caused by serotypes 1, 2, 5, 7 and 9.

INDICATIONS:
For vaccination of healthy swine 6 weeks of age or older as an aid in the prevention of Actinobacillus (Haemophilus) pleuropneumoniae with serotypes 1, 2, 5, 7 and 9.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION:

  1. The vaccine should be given to healthy pigs 6 weeks of age or older.
  2. Administer 2 mL intramuscularly in the neck region, immediately behind the ear.
  3. A second dose should be administered approximately 21 days after the initial vaccination.
  4. Feeder pigs: Administer the first dose (2 mL) at the time of arrival.
    Growing & Finishing pigs: Administer the first dose (2 mL) at the time of arrival. Revaccinate when the incidence is high in a herd.
PRECAUTIONS:
Store at 2 - 7°C. Do not freeze.
Shake well before using. Use the entire contents when first opened.

WARNINGS:
Do not vaccinate within 60 days of slaughter.
Transient local and/or systemic reactions may occur following administration. If anaphylaxis occurs following dose, administer epinephrine.
For veterinary use only.

PRESENTATION:
10, 50 and 100 dose vials.

Manufactured by:
Novartis Animal Health Canada Inc.
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5N 1V9
Can. Vet. Biol. Est. Lic. No. 40
1-800-461-7827

BIOSTAR is a registered trademark of Novartis AG Emulsigen is a registered trademark of MVP Laboratories, Inc. PLEUROSTAR is a trademark of Novartis AG




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