Registered Name Coopers Piliguard Pinkeye-1 Trivalent Vaccine for Cattle Composition Chemically inactivated cultures of Moraxella bovis isolates (greater than or equal to 1.0 RP/antigen/2 mL dose) in an oil emulsion adjuvant; gentamicin less than or equal to 30 microgram/mL as a preservative. Indications Aid in prevention of pinkeye associated with infection by Moraxella bovis strains expressing pili similar to those in the vaccine. Precautions Avoid carcass damage. Sterilise all injection apparatus by boiling before use. Avoid using strong disinfectants on apparatus. Maintain maximum cleanliness at all times. Keep needles sharp and clean. Replace frequently. Use needles of appropriate gauge and length. As far as possible avoid injection of animals in wet weather or in dusty conditions. This product should be injected into subcutaneous tissue or muscle on the side of the anterior one-third of the neck. Safety directions. Extreme caution should be used when injecting oil emulsion vaccines to avoid injecting yourself. Accidental self-inoculation may cause inflammatory reactions or allergic response which require correct medical management. First aid. Medical advice should be sought as soon as possible in the event of self-inoculation. If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre. Phone Australia 131 126. If swallowed do not induce vomiting. Give a glass of water. Keep out of reach of children. Disposal. Dispose of empty container and outer packaging by wrapping with paper and putting in garbage. Discarded needles should immediately be placed in a designated and appropriately labelled sharps container. The container should be of a type to reduce the possibility of injury to handlers during collection and disposal. Incineration is the preferred method of disposal, otherwise sharps should be buried at a suitable site, such as an on farm chemical disposal pit located away from watercourses. Adverse Reactions Transient local reaction may occur at the injection site. Use may occasionally lead to development of lumps at the injection site which may persist for several weeks. Hypersensitivity reaction may occur and can cause temporary reduced milk production in lactating cattle. Temporary stiffness, soreness and a reduced appetite may occur following use. On rare occasions, allergic shock reactions have occurred. In these cases adrenaline should be administered. A veterinarian should be consulted regarding the use of adrenaline. Dosage and Administration Shake contents before use. Vaccine may be warmed to room temperature prior to injection. Dose. 2 mL by subcutaneous or intramuscular injection into the side of the anterior one-third of the neck, three to six weeks prior to the onset of the pinkeye season. Annual revaccination is recommended immediately prior to the onset of the pinkeye season.
