DEFENDER
inactivated rabies vaccine
Composition
One dose of vaccine (1 ml) contains:
Active ingredient:
inactivated rabies virus, strain Shcholkovo-51 ≥ 2,0 IU
Excipients.
Pharmaceutical form
Suspension.
Immunological properties
Protective level of antibodies is formed 14 days after vaccination, and the vaccine administration provides protection to animals from rabies for 12 months.
Animal species
Dogs, cats, fur animals, cattle, sheep, goats, horses, pigs.
Indications for use
The vaccine is used for preventive and forced vaccination of animals against rabies. The vaccine has no therapeutic properties.
Contraindications
The vaccine is not administered to animals that are exhausted or sick. Do not administer the vaccine subcutaneously to horses.
Precautions for use
Follow the rules of asepsis. The drug can only be used for immunization of clinically healthy animals. Before use, warm the vaccine bottle to a temperature of 15-25°C and shake it thoroughly.
It is recommended to administer antiparasitic treatment to animals at least 14 days before vaccination.
Interaction with other drugs
Do not mix with other veterinary drugs.
Special precautions during pregnancy, lactation
It is not recommended to vaccinate animals during pregnancy (last 2 weeks of pregnancy).
Route of administration and dosage
Dogs and cats receive one dose of the vaccine either intramuscularly or subcutaneously.
Fur animals, cattle, sheep, and goats are also administered one dose of the vaccine either intramuscularly or subcutaneously.
Horses and pigs are given one dose of the vaccine intramuscularly.
Preventive Animal Vaccination Schedule
Animal species | Route of administration | Preventive vaccination schedule for animals | ||||
Vaccination | Revaccination | All subsequent vaccinations | ||||
Dogs and cats | intramuscularly or subcutaneously | young animals obtained from unvaccinated parents | at the age of 1-3 months | in 12 months | every 12 months | |
young animals obtained from vaccinated parents | starting from 3 months of age | |||||
Fur animals | intramuscularly or subcutaneously | animals obtained from unvaccinated parents | at the age of 1-3 months | in 12 months | every 12 months | |
animals obtained from vaccinated parents | starting from 3 months of age | |||||
Farm animals | Cattle, sheep, goats | intramuscularly or subcutaneously | animals obtained from unvaccinated herds | at the age of 2 months | aged 9 to 12 months | every 12 months |
animals obtained from vaccinated herds | starting from 4 months of age | |||||
animals aged 9 months and older | from 9 months of age | in 12 months | every 12 months | |||
Horses | intramuscularly | animals obtained from unvaccinated herds | at the age of 2 months | in 1 month | every 12 months | |
animals obtained from vaccinated herds | starting from 4 months of age | |||||
animals aged 6 months and older | from 6 months of age | in 12 months | every 12 months | |||
Pigs | intramuscularly | animals obtained from unvaccinated herds | at the age of 2 months | in 12 months | every 12 months | |
animals obtained from vaccinated herds | starting from 4 months of age | |||||
Revaccination at earlier intervals is possible, depending on the epizootic status of the area or the country's legislation.
Serological testing of blood serum to determine the titer of antirabies antibodies is recommended no earlier than 14 days after vaccination.
Scheme of forced vaccination of animals
Animals subjected to forced vaccination are vaccinated as follows:
The first administration of the vaccine is carried out no later than 24-36 hours from the moment of suspected infection.
The second administration is 12 hours after the first.
The third injection is given 12 hours after the second.
The fourth injection is given 14-16 days after the third.
Withdrawal period
Zero days.
Shelf life
24 months. The vial's contents must be used within twenty days of the first withdrawal of the drug, provided that aseptic rules and the recommended storage conditions (2-8°C) are maintained.
Storage and transport conditions
Store in a dark place, out of reach of children at a temperature of 2-8°C. Do not freeze!
Package
Glass or plastic vials, closed with rubber stoppers and aluminum caps, containing 1 (1.0 ml); 2 (2.0 ml); 3 (3.0 ml); 5 (5.0 ml); 6 (6.0 ml); 10 (10.0 ml); 25 (25.0 ml); 50 (50.0 ml); or 100 (100.0 ml) doses of vaccine.