Argus SC/ST with Diluent

Manufacturer: Intervet/Merck Animal Health

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Directions

Administer to healthy swine 3 weeks of age or older.

Water Administration

This product was developed to be used exclusively by the oral route. Aseptically rehydrate the contents of the desiccated vial with enclosed diluent. Shake well. Add to the water delivery system using the appropriate ratio to achieve the delivery of the appropriate vaccine dose per pig (see below for details). Water may be withheld for 1-2 hours before vaccination. Occasional remixing of the vaccine solution 2 to 3 times during the vaccination procedure aids in assuring a uniform dose for all swine.

Water Delivery Of Vaccine

Do not open or mix Argus^® SC/ST until ready to vaccinate.

Remove all medications, sanitizers and disinfectants from drinking water before initiating oral vaccination.

Flush watering system with non-chlorinated/non-treated clean water to eliminate any antibacterial agents.

Withhold water for one to two (1-2) hours before vaccination.

Rehydrate Each 100 Dose Vial Of Argus^® Sc/st With Accompanying 30 Ml Blushadow^® Diluent.

Set proportioner to deliver 1 oz. (30 mL) of hydrated Argus^® SC/ST per 1 gallon (3.75 liters) of water.

If necessary, make a dilution, according to Table 1, using a clean container with clean non-treated water.

Insert proportioner hose into the stock solution with the Argus^® SC/ST and start water flow until all vaccine solution has been consumed. Flush the vaccine container with clean non-treated water. The pigs should consume vaccine within the first 3-4 hours after hydration of the vaccine.

Once the Argus^® SC/ST has been dispensed and the proportioner has delivered all fluids, return to non-treated water flow. Do not use antibiotics, sulfonamides or furans in feed or water for 3 days before and 3 days after vaccination.

Table 1.

Body Weight lb.	Average Water Consumption in Gallons Per 100 animals in a 4 HOUR Period1	Final stock solution volume
10	3.0	3.0 oz.
15	4.5	4.5 oz.
20	6.0	6.0 oz.
25	7.5	7.5 oz.
50	15.0	15.0 oz.
75	22.5	22.5 oz.
100	30.0	30.0 oz.
150	45.0	45.0 oz.
200	60.0	60.0 oz.
250 and up	75.0	75.0 oz.

¹Calculations are based on an average daily water consumption of 15% of body weight. Young animals and lactating sows may consume up to 20% of body weight.

Example

For vaccination of 100 pigs, average weight 25 lbs.: Identify the row for 25 lb. pigs and then select the average water consumption values for 25 lb. pigs (7.5 gallons per 100 pigs per 4 hours). Rehydrate Argus^® SC/ST with the provided diluent. Add the rehydrated Argus^® SC/ST to enough clean water (approximately 4 oz.) to make 7.5 ounces of final stock solution. Deliver the stock solution at the rate of one ounce per gallon.

If you require additional assistance please call 1-800-441-8272.

Precautions

Do not vaccinate within 21 days before slaughter. Do not use antibiotics, sulfonamides or furans in feed or water for 3 days before and 3 days after vaccination. In case of anaphylactoid reaction, epinephrine should be administered immediately. Store at 2°C-7°C (35°F-45°F). Do not freeze. Use entire contents when first opened. Burn containers and all unused contents.

For Veterinary Use Only

*U.S. Patent Registration Nos. 5,468,485 and 5,378,744

INTERVET INC., Millsboro, DE 19966

www.intervetusa.com

1-800-441-8272

U.S. Veterinary License No. 165A

07811002

		Code
100 doses	30 mL	030226	078610001

Nac No.

10474211