Toggle Nav
Equivac HEV Hendra Vaccine (single)
$74.90
Equivac® HeV is for the immunisation of horses against the deadly Hendra virus.
Availability:
Out of stock
Equivac HeV Hendra Vaccine is for the immunisation of horses against the deadly Hendra virus.
This potentially deadly virus can spread from horses to humans. Since there are no known treatments for the disease caused by the Hendra virus, vaccination is the single most effective way to reduce the risk of the virus transferring from bats to horses and from horses to humans.
Administration: Given intramuscularly after clipping the hair and disinfecting the skin. A rest day is recommended after vaccination. The Hendra vaccine can be given to horses as young as 4 months of age and requires two doses between three and six weeks apart, an initial 6-month booster followed by annual boosters thereafter.
A register is maintained by Zoetis to look up the Hendra vaccination status of horses across Australia (www.health4horses.com.au). Please note that the vaccination must be performed by a veterinarian for this register to reflect your horse's vaccination status.
| sku | 9347909002461 |
|---|---|
| Tax Class | Taxable Goods |
| Indications | Aid in prevention of clinical symptoms of the disease caused by Hendra virus in horses 4 months of age and older. |
| Brand | Zoetis |
| Refrigeration Required | Yes |
| Manufacturer | Zoetis Australia Pty Ltd |
| Poisons Schedule | Unscheduled |
| Precautions | The effectiveness of Equivac HeV vaccine in the face of Hendra virus disease outbreak has not been studied. While all horses receiving the recommended vaccine course and booster vaccination at 6 months were antibody positive, the potential for vaccinated horses to shed virus if exposed to and infected with the Hendra virus cannot be ruled out.It is recommended that good hygiene practices are observed when horses are being handled. This product has been found to be safe for administration to pregnant mares. However, in pregnant mares it is important to avoid the use of vaccines during critical stages of pregnancy. For this reason, avoid vaccinating during the first 45 days after mating and the last 14 days before the expected date of foaling. Duration of immunity has not been demonstrated for more than six months following the primary vaccination course.The compatibility of Equivac HeV Hendra virus vaccine with other vaccines and veterinary chemical products has not been studied. Equivac HeV Hendra virus vaccine for horses contains soluble forms of G-protein [sG] of Hendra virus adjuvanted with immunostimulating complex. This vaccine may contain residual hygromycin.Take care to avoid accidental self-injection. Accidental self-administration may result in local bruising, pain and swelling. In the event of self-administration, seek medical attention and show the package leaflet or the label, to the medical practitioner. This material may cause a mild allergic reaction in sensitive individuals on skin contact. Avoid skin contact. If skin or hair contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and flush skin and hair with running water. If splashed in eyes, wash out immediately with water. Personal protective equipment (PPE) should be worn whenever Hendra virus disease is suspected, even in vaccinated horses, as not all vaccines can provide a guaranteed protection.First Aid If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre. Phone Australia 131 126.Disposal Dispose of empty syringe and needle by immediately placing in a designated and appropriately labelled sharps container. |
| Presentation | Injection: 1 mL (glass syringe): 20's. |
| Storage | Store between 2 and 8°C (Refrigerate. Do not freeze.) Protect from light. |
| Withholding Period | Nil |
Write Your Own Review
How Much Does Shipping Cost?
Small orders (less than 500g) cost $9.90 to be delivered anywhere in Australia. For larger orders, shipping costs are calculated on distance and weight (leaving Sydney) and an exact price can be obtained in the shopping cart prior to checkout.
Pet Pharmacy Australia applies a shipping discount on orders over $150. A discount of $9.90 is automatically applied during checkout. Additional shipping costs for bulky goods or priority delivery are paid by the customer.
The weight limit for Australia Post is 22kg and orders that weigh more than this cannot be shipped. We recommend placing multiple smaller orders to work around this problem.
Please refer to our shipping page if you would like the full details regarding our shipping information.