Equivac S (Strangles Vaccine) Syringe
Equivac S (Strangles Vaccine) used in the control of strangles.
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Equivac® S Strangles Vaccine is a cell free extract of the Streptococcus equi organism used in the control of strangles.
Key Features
- Convenient owner-administered protection of horses against this serious disease
- Convenient single dose syringe presentation
Packaging
Equivac® S Strangles Vaccine comes in a prefilled single use syringe
Dosage and Administration
Given by intramuscular injection in the centre of the side of the neck. Clip the hair and disinfect the skin prior to injection.
Vaccination program for Horses
Vaccination |
Age |
Disease |
Vaccine |
1st* |
12 weeks |
Strangles |
Equivac® 2 in 1 or Equivac® S |
2nd |
14 weeks (2 weeks later) |
Strangles |
Equivac® 2 in 1 or Equivac® S |
3rd |
16 weeks (2 weeks later) |
Strangles |
Equivac® 2 in 1 or Equivac® S |
Annual booster vaccinations |
16 months (12 months later) |
Strangles |
Equivac® 2 in 1 |
Ongoing protection |
Annually^ |
Strangles |
Equivac® 2 in 1 or Equivac® S |
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Every 5 years |
Tetanus |
Equivac® T |
*When commencing a vaccination program on an adult horse or horses with an unknown vaccination record, use the same vaccination program of three initial doses two weeks apart, followed by an annual booster dose.
^6-monthly boosters should be considered in high risk situations.
Additional Information
- Store 2°-8°C (refrigerate)
- Equivac® S Strangles Vaccine is of value only in the control of infection due to Streptococcus equi. (For control only: no value in the treatment of strangles).
- Pregnant mares may be vaccinated up to 2 weeks before foaling.
- By maintaining a regular vaccination program animals will retain a high level of circulating antibodies that will reduce the likelihood of a strangles outbreak occurring.
- Vaccination against strangles should be included as a part of every horse's vaccination program.
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Control of strangles due to S. equi in horses. (For control only; no value in the treatment of strangles.)
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Following administration of a primary three dose course
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Take care to avoid self-injection. In the event of self-injection
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Store at 2 to 8°C. (Refrigerate. Do not freeze.) Protect from light.
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Zoetis Australia Pty Ltd
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Petwise
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