Bar-Vac® CD | Vetmedica

Types C & D Toxoid

Description

Clostridium Perfringens Types C & D Toxoid. Bar-Vac CD toxoid is prepared from cultures of Clostridium perfringens Types C and D. Alum precipitated.

Features

Contains antigens for Cl perfringens Types C and D.
May provide immunity against the beta and epsilon toxins elaborated by Cl perfringens Type B.
Sub-Q administration.

Benefits

Eliminates tissue damage resulting from IM administration.
Approved for use in cattle and sheep.

Advantages

Bar-Vac CD provides an economical, convenient way to protect healthy, susceptible cattle and sheep from Cl perfringens Types B, C, D clostridia.

Dosage & Administration

Cattle: Using aseptic technique inject a 5 mL dose Sub-Q. Repeat in 21 and 28 days and once annually. Sheep: Using aseptic technique inject a 2 mL dose Sub-Q. Repeat in 21 to 28 days and once annually.

Precautions

Store out of direct sunlight at a temperature between 35∞-45∞ F (2∞- 7∞ C). Avoid freezing. Shake well before using. Use entire contents when first opened. Do not vaccinate within 21 days before slaughter. Anaphylactoid reactions may occur.

Antidote: Administer epinephrine.

Uses

Bar-Vac CD is recommended for vaccination of healthy, susceptible sheep and cattle against enterotoxemia caused by the toxins of Clostridium perfringens Types C and D. Although Cl perfringens Type B is not a significant problem in the USA, immunity may be provided against the beta and epsilon toxins elaborated by Cl perfringens Type B. This immunity is derived from the combination of Type C (beta) and Type D (epsilon) fractions.