Vaccines (Biologics) Used in the Sheep and Goat Industry

Not all vaccines are labeled for use in sheep and/or goats.  The mention of non-labeled products is for informational purposes only.
Manufacturer
and Trade Name
Approved Species Labeled Use Labeled Dosage Withdrawal Time
Boehringer Ingelheim
Bar-Guard-99™
Cattle An oral vaccination for the prevention of colibacillosis caused by Escherichia Coli in newborn calves. 2 ml orally as soon as possible after birth. 21 days slaughter
Boehringer Ingelheim
Bar Vac™ CD
Cattle
Sheep
Goats
Three-in-one protection against Clostridium perfringens Tpes C and D. 2 ml SQ. Repeat dose in 4 weeks. Booster annually. 21 days slaughter
Boehringer Ingelheim
Bar Vac™ CD/T
Cattle
Sheep
Goats
Three-in-one protection against Clostridium perfringens Tpes C and D and Cl. tetani 2 ml SQ. Repeat dose in 4 weeks. Booster annually. 21 days slaughter
Colorado Serum
Campylobacter Fetus
Bacterin Ovine Origin
Sheep For use in vaccinating healthy ewes to aid in the control of Vibriosis caused by Campylobacter fetus subsp. jejuni and intestinalis 5 ml SQ 30 days before breeding with second dose 60-90 days later. Booster dose should be injected annually, shortly before or after breeding 21 days slaughter
Colorado Serum
Case-Bac™
Sheep Aid in the prevention of Caseous lymphadenitis associated with Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis

Entire flock should be vaccinated prior to exposure.
2 ml SQ. Repeat dose in 4 weeks. Booster annually.

21 days slaughter
Colorado Serum
Caseous D-T™
Sheep Will aid in the prevention against Clostridium perfringens Type D, toxemia caused by Clostridium tetani, and Caseous lymphadenitis associated with Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis. 2 ml SQ. Repeat in 4 weeks 21 days slaughter

Colorado Serum
Chlamydia Psittaci
Bacterin
(Killed Chlamydia)

Sheep For use in vaccinating healthy ewes to aid in the control of Ovine Enzootic Abortion. 2 ml SQ on the top of the neck about 4 inches from ear, 60 days prior to breeding. Administer second dose 30 days later. Revaccinate annually. 60 days slaughter
Colorado Serum
C-D Antitoxin
Cattle
Swine
Sheep
Goats
Antitoxin for temporary prevention of Clostridum enterotoxemia.

Lambs: 5 to 10 ml. SQ or IM
Suckling lambs: 3 ml orally
Calves: 25 ml.

21 days slaughter

Colorado Serum
CD/T

Cattle
Sheep

For the immunization of health cattle and sheep against enterotoxemia and tetanus caused by Clostridium perfringens Types C and D and Clostridum Tetani. 2 ml SQ. Repeat in 3 to 4 weeks and once annually. 21 days slaughter
Schering Plough
Covexin™ 8
Cattle
Sheep
For the active immunization of healthy sheep against diseases caused by Cl. chauvoei, Cl. septicum, Cl. novyi Type B, Cl. haemolyticum (known elsewhere as Cl. Novyi Type D*), Cl. tetani and Cl. perfringens Types C and D. 5 ml SQ, followed by 2 ml dose in 6 weeks
Revaccinate annually.
21 day slaughter
Schering Plough
Footvax® 10 Strain
Sheep

A multi-strain killed bacterin for the prevention and treatment of footrot in sheep

Combine with conventional treatment.

1 ml SQ. Repeat not sooner than 6 weeks, not later than 6 months.
Revaccinate bi-annually or just prior to anticipated outbreak.
60 days slaughter
Nasalgen
(IBR-PI3 intranasal)
Cattle Establish protection in the upper respiratory tissues to neutralize rednose (IBR) and PI3 virus when they're inhaled. Protection begins in only 40 to 72 hours.

1/2 ml per lamb up one nostril
1 ml per nostril on adult sheep.

 
Novartis
Ovine Ecolizer™
Sheep For use in the prevention and treatment of colibacillosis caused by E. coli in newborn lambs. 5 ml per lamb within 12 hours after birth. 21 day slaughter
Colorado Serum
Ovine Ecthyma
Sheep
Goats
For vaccination of health sheep and goats against soremouth. Scarify a wool-free area of skin. Apply re-hydrated vaccine with brush.

21 days slaughter
24 hours dipping or spraying

Ovine Ecthyma
(Texas origin)
Sheep
Goats
For vaccination of health sheep and goats against soremouth. Scarify a wool-free area of skin. Apply re-hydrated vaccine with brush.

21 days slaughter
24 hours dipping or spraying

Ram Epididymitis Bacterin
Brucella Ovis
Sheep Protection against ram epididymitis. 2 ml SQ to ram lambs at weaning and mature rams. Repeat 30 to 60 days and annually. 21 days slaughter
Colorado Serum
Tetanus Anti-toxin
(equine origin)
Cattle
Swine
Horses
Sheep
Goats
For quick response of short duration in protection or treatment of Tetanus or lockjaw. Useful after castration or puncture wounds. Immediate protection for 7-14 days. 1,500 units SQ or IM (prevention)
3,000-15,000 units (treatment)
21 days slaughter
Colorado Serum
Tetanus Toxoid
Cattle
Horses
Swine
Sheep
For immunization of animals against tetanus (lockjaw). Will provide long term immunity. 1 cc/100 lbs. 21 day slaughter
Ultra Bac 8 Cattle
Sheep
For use in the prevention of blackleg, malignant edema, red water disease, black disease and C & D enterotoxemia 5 ml SQ or IM (cattle)
2 1/2 ml SQ or IM (sheep).
Revaccinate 6 weeks later.
Revaccinate annually.
21 days slaughter
Vision® CD with Spur® Cattle
Sheep
Goats
Immunize cattle, sheep, and goats against enterotoxemia caused by Clostridium perfringins Types C and D. Administer 2 ml dose SQ and repeat in 21 to 28 days. Annual revaccinatin is recommended 21 days slaughter
Vision® CD-T with Spur® Cattle
Sheep
Goats
Immunize cattle, sheep, and goats against enterotoxemia caused by Clostridium perfringins Types C and D and tetanus. Administer 2 ml dose SQ and repeat in 21 to 28 days. Annual revaccinatin is recommended. 21 days slaughter
Volar™ Footrot Bacterin Cattle
Sheep
Bacterin containing 2 strains of Fusobacterium necrophorum. Indicated as an aid in the prevention and treatment of chronic foot rot in sheep and acute foot rot in cattle. Results in 61 to 88% reduction in clinical symptoms of foot rot in sheep.

3 ml SQ. Repeat in 3-4 weeks.

Safe in pregnant ewes.

21 days slaughter

Additional vaccines are available to producers in the UK , Australia, and New Zealand.

Updated 13-Aug-2006 by Susan Schoenian.

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