Leptavoid-H
A fluid vaccine with a precipitate which resuspends on shaking. Prepared from formol-killed cultures of Leptospira interrogans serovar hardjo grown in a synthetic medium free from all proteins, with potash alum as adjuvant. Each ml contains not less than 1 x 109 organisms. Thiomersal BP 0.01% w/v is added as a preservative.
Leptavoid-H is the market leading vaccine licensed to protect dairy and beef herds against both strains of leptospirosis found in the Ireland and the UK. Leptavoid-H is tried and proven and has been the first line choice for many years.
Leptavoid-H is for the vaccination of cattle against Leptospira interrogans serovar hardjo (hardjo Prajitno) and L. borgpetersenii serovar hardjo (hardjo Bovis). Leptospirosis is caused by infection with bacteria from the species Leptospira. It is spread through contact with urine, uterine fluids, or contaminated water or feed and can also be transmitted by infected bulls. Leptospirosis can be passed to humans and infected herds pose a risk to all farm workers. The disease causes milk drop, abortion and loss of appetite.
For uses, dosage, contra-indications and warnings please consult product leaflet. Further information is available on request. Use medicines responsibly.
Legal category:
LM
Packaging Quantities
Available in two convenient pack sizes – 10 & 25 doses
Leptavoid-H Summary of Product Characteristics
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Publications
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