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Merial Equine Potomavac for Horses, 1 Dose (1 ml)
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Equine Potomavac 1 ds (1 ml )

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Equine Potomavac 1 ds (1 ml ) Description
Equine Potomavac® is inactivated Ehrlichia risticii in a liquid suspension. Ehrlichia risticii is the cause of equine monocytic ehrlichiosis (Potomac horse fever). Controlled testing and field evaluation has demonstrated efficacy and safety of this vaccination.
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Which animals/pets is Equine Potomavac 1 ds (1 ml ) for?
For use in horses (ages 3 months and up).
Equine Potomavac 1 ds (1 ml ) uses
Features of Equine Potomavac®:
  • 86% effective in protecting your horse from Potomac Horse Fever (equine monocytic ehrlichiosis)
  • 100% effective in protecting your horse against mortality
  • Protects healthy horses from Ehrlichia risticii, which causes PHF
What does Equine Potomavac 1 ds (1 ml ) do?
Equine Potomavac® is a vaccine consisting of inactivated Ehrlichia risticii in the form of a liquid suspension. When a healthy horse is vaccinated with Equine Potomavac®, an immune response is triggered. This response protects the horse against equine monocytic ehrlichiosis (Potomac Horse Fever) resulting from Ehrlichia risticii infection.
Equine Potomavac 1 ds (1 ml ) side effects
Rarely, vaccines can have the following adverse reactions:
  • Hypersensitivity reactions
  • Inflammatory reactions
  • Fever
  • Lethargy
These reactions can typically be treated using epinephrine, anti-inflammatory medications, and/or antihistamines.
Equine Potomavac 1 ds (1 ml ) ingredients
EQUINE POTOMAVAC® is a liquid suspension of inactivated Ehrlichia risticii.
Equine Potomavac 1 ds (1 ml ) overdose: What to do?
Contact your closest emergency pet hospital.
What to know before using Equine Potomavac 1 ds (1 ml )
  • Field evaluations and controlled challenge testing have shown efficacy and safety for this vaccine.
  • Wanted results may not be obtained in animals with compromised immune response caused by disease, stress, or other conditions.
  • Following initial and booster vaccine, revaccination should take place annually.
  • Discuss your horse's vaccination routine with your veterinarian.
How is Equine Potomavac 1 ds (1 ml ) sold?
Equine Potomavac 1 ds (1 ml )
Manufacturer
Boehringer Ingelheim
Tips for using Equine Potomavac 1 ds (1 ml )
Potomac Horse Fever is a common disease in horses. The gastrointestinal effects of PHF are the most notable, including diarrhea or enteritis. Neorickettsia risticii and Ehrlichia risticii cause PHF. These are organisms that take residence in many of the cells in a horse's body. Potomac Horse Fever is also known as equine ehrlichial colitis or equine monocytic ehrlichiosis.
Overview
DOSAGE: For primary vaccination, aseptically inject 1 mL (1 dose) intramuscularly into healthy horses 3 months of age or older. Revaccinate with a second 1 mL dose 3 to 4 weeks later. Revaccinate annually with a single 1 mL dose.
Main Ingredients
EQUINE POTOMAVAC® is a liquid suspension of inactivated Ehrlichia risticii

HORSE POTOMAC FEVER VACCINE

Potomac horse fever (PHF) is a disease of equids best known for its gastrointestinal signs such as enteritis and diarrhea. This disease is caused by Neorickettsia risticii, an organism that lives inside several different cells of the equine body. This disease has been referred to in the past as equine monocytic ehrlichiosis, or equine ehrlichial colitis. The first prominent sign of PHF often observed by owners is a decrease in feed intake. In fact, some horses may not initially show any other clinical signs except not eating.
 

Potomac horse fever is caused by Neorickettsia risticii, an organism member of the Erlichiaea family. According to the isolates obtained from clinical cases, there is diversity in the organism and each isolate has a different pattern of antigenic proteins. Therefore, Potomac horse fever is caused by more than one strain ofNeorickettsia risticci. Cases of Potomac horse fever have a seasonal presentation with the highest number of cases with clinical signs in July, August, and September.

 

Potomac horse fever is found throughout in North America and has been reported in most regions of the United States and Canada. Studies have shown that 16 - 33 percent of horses with no history of having had the disease have evidence of having been exposed to N. risticii.  N. risticii can cause abortions, and it is related to placentitis and retained placenta in most cases. The aborted fetus will show signs of the infection as well. Direct transmission from horse to horse does not occur.

 

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