The OKZ vaccine helps animals avoid such serious diseases as salmonellosis, colibacteriosis, Klebsiellosis, Proteus infection. The vaccine is administered to farm animals and fur animals in areas where there is an unfavorable situation for acute intestinal diseases.
Vaccine description
The vaccine contains inactivated cultures of production strains of enterobacteria, which are the causative agents of acute intestinal infections in animals. OKZ (vaccine for animals) is a white liquid with a yellowish tinge. This vaccine is packaged in glass bottles of 50, 100 or 200 ml. Then the container is tightly sealed with rubber stoppers. Extra protection is provided by aluminum caps. Each bottle necessarily has a label on which all the necessary information about the manufacturer, composition, production date, as well as batch and control numbers, expiration date are presented. You may notice the formation of loose sediment at the bottom of the bottle. If you shake it, then it will mix with the liquid and the vaccine will become homogeneous.
OKZ vaccine: instructions for use
Immunization with this vaccine is carried out in farms where cattle, sheep, pigs are bred, and fur animals (foxes and Arctic foxes) are vaccinated. When administering the OKZ vaccine, the general rules of asepsis are followed. An individual needle is used for each animal. The injection site is treated with an alcohol solution. Syringes and needles are sterilized in boiling water for fifteen minutes. During the vaccination period, animals should not be given preparations with an immunosuppressive effect.
In case of slaughter of animals that have been vaccinated, livestock products can be consumed without fear. Before use, it is necessary to shake the vial with the OKZ vaccine well. The instructions for use of the drug should be read carefully to avoid unexpected troubles.
Duration of vaccination and the necessary dosage
Immunization of cows and calves is carried out as follows:
- Adult cows are vaccinated 30-60 days before the birth of the calves. Dose - 5.0 s / c.
- Calves are vaccinated from the age of 1-1.5 months. Dose 1.5 s / c.
Sheep and lambs are immunized as follows:
- Adult sheep are vaccinated 30-45 days before the birth of the lambs. Dose - 3.0 s / c.
- Lambs are vaccinated from the age of 1-1.5 months. Dose - 0.5 s / c.
Immunization of pigs and piglets is carried out as follows:
- Adult pigs are vaccinated 30-40 days before the birth of piglets. Dose - 5.0 s / c.
- Piglets are vaccinated at the age of 20-45 days. Dose - 1-1.5 s / c.
Immunization of fur animals is carried out as follows:
- Adult foxes and arctic foxes are vaccinated before rutting. Can be vaccinated in the second half of pregnancy. Dose - 1.0 s / c.
- Cubs of foxes and arctic foxes are vaccinated at the age of 2.5 months. Dose - 0.3 s / c.
An important point: 10-14 days after vaccination, revaccination is carried out. The dosage used is the same. 12-14 days after the introduction of the vaccine, specific antibodies begin to develop. The animal will be protected from acute intestinal infections for 6 months. If the animal is due to give birth in the near future, vaccination is delayed.
Side effects
Almost every vaccine has side effects. After vaccination, some animals have a fever and a depressed state. For allergic reactions, it is advised to administer the OKZ vaccine in fractions of ½ dose. In no case should you be vaccinated with an animal if it is sick or looks weakened during this period. The condition of the animal before vaccination is evaluated by a veterinarian.
Vaccine storage conditions and special instructions
Like many other medicines, the vaccine must be stored in a dry, dark place. Shelf life is 12 months. An expired vaccine must not be used! The optimum storage temperature is 2-8 degrees.
If the bottle is damaged, the label is missing, or there are impurities in the liquid that do not dissolve when shaken, the vaccine should not be used.
If the drug gets on the skin, it is necessary to wash the place of contact with soap and then treat it with an antiseptic.
Why do animals need to be vaccinated with the OKZ vaccine?
On large farms or in small households, it is necessary to carry out a complex of veterinary measures, among which vaccination of animals occupies an important place. What is the effect of vaccination based on? A weakened antigen of a certain disease is introduced into the body of the animal, after which antibodies begin to be produced. In the future, when a real threat enters the body, the animal’s immunity will immediately repel this attack. The OKZ vaccine protects animals from very scary diseases, such as salmonellosis, colibacteriosis, Klebsiellosis, Proteus infection. These intestinal infections can cause total mortality of livestock. Therefore, you need to think about this in advance and vaccinate all animals with the OKZ vaccine. Instructions for use in veterinary medicine say that it is completely harmless and does not carry serious side effects. However, it must be remembered that the vaccine helps only if it is administered in advance. If the animal is already sick, then it makes no sense to use it. After vaccination, a small seal may occur at the injection site, which resolves over time.
Preparation for vaccination of animals
Preparation for immunization begins with an examination of the entire population. Weakened animals or those that are in the last month of pregnancy are not allowed to vaccinate. Next, they prepare tools and overalls, boil syringes and needles. Vaccines are administered as directed. As for the OKZ vaccine, it is administered under the skin. Vaccinated animals are monitored. If the veterinarian notices any complications (local or general reactions), then he takes measures in order to avoid serious complications.
Conclusion
Vaccination of cattle, sheep, pigs and fur animals is a necessary measure to protect animals from mass death. In addition to immunization with the OKZ vaccine, preventive vaccinations against other serious diseases should be given, as well as creating favorable conditions for animals to live.