Food and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine is an inactivated, trivalent viral vaccine containing virus type O, A & Asia-1. The inactivated antigen is purified, concentrated, adjuvanted and ready for use. It is adjuvanted with mineral oil and Thiomersal. Mineral oil is added as adjuvant instead of Aluminium Hydroxide to ensure enhanced immune response and stability. World Animal Health Organization (OIE) recommended tissue culture FMD vaccine that has high immunogenicity and safety profile. It acts by stimulation of predominantly humoral immune response in the vaccinated animals. Potency of the vaccine is ≥3 PD50 /dose. Protective immune response is induced 14 days after vaccination.
• Vaccine is recommended for cattle, goat, sheep and buffaloes as a prophylactic measure against Foot
and Mouth Disease
• For disease control by routine vaccination in endemic area
• For limiting the spread of the disease during outbreak.
Regardless of the age and weight of the animal, refer to the label on the container according to the following schedule. Cattle, Buffaloes & Calves: 2 ml Goat & sheep: 1 ml Primary vaccination: 3 to 4 months of age and onwards Booster: 1-1.5 month after primary vaccination Revaccination: Every 6 months after booster and every 4 months in endemic areas like Bangladesh. Or as directed by the registered Veterinarian. Route and methods of administration
The vaccine vial should be kept between +2 0C and +8 0C temperature until used and each vial should be
thoroughly shaken before use. Syringes and needles must be sterilized before use. The vaccine should be
injected intramuscularly in the middle or deep gluteal muscle.
No other vaccines should be administered within 14 days before or after vaccination.
FMD vaccine is not recommended for the animals that are clinically sick or severely debilitated or under stress.
Generally no significant side effects are noticed after intramuscular route vaccination. However, swellings at the injection site may occur after vaccination. It usually resolves within few days but may last few weeks in some cases. A slight increase in rectal temperature of up to 1.2 °C for 4 days may appear in some cases.
There is no contraindication of the vaccine for pregnant animals.
The vaccine should be stored and transported between +2°C and +8°C. Antigenicity of the vaccine deteriorates if the temperature is allowed to rise above this range. Do not freeze the vaccine. Keep out of the reach of children.
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