Circomune (Canada)

CHICKEN ANEMIA VIRUS VACCINE

Live virus

See productdata.aphis.usda.gov for a summary of the studies approved by the USDA for licensing this product. The package insert may also contain additional information developed by the licensee.

For Wing Web Use

Note: Read this circular before commencing vaccination.

Description

This vaccine contains chicken infectious anemia virus for administration only by wing web inoculation. The virus is stable, allowing this vaccine to be presented in a liquid, ready to use preparation that can be stored at refrigeration temperature of 35-46°F (2-8°C).

Circomune Indications

This product has been shown to be effective for the vaccination of healthy breeder chickens 9 to 12 weeks of age to provide passive immunity against chicken infectious anemia in offspring. The duration of immunity is unknown. For more information regarding efficacy and safety data, see productdata.aphis.usda.gov.

Dosage And Directions

Use the enclosed applicator to deliver each dose of 0.01 mL by the wing web stab method.

1. Shake well before opening. Remove the seal and stopper from the vaccine vial. The vaccine is ready to use.

2. Vaccinate by dipping the enclosed two-pronged applicator needle into the vaccine and piercing the webbed portion under the wing. Guard against losing vaccine by touching feathers with applicator. Avoid piercing the wing muscle, bone or large blood vessels.

3. Re-dip the applicator between each vaccination.

Circomune Caution

1. Store between 35-46°F (2-8°C).

2. Use entire contents of vial within 4 hours after opening.

3. Do not vaccinate within 21 days before slaughter.

4. Do not dilute the vaccine or administer less than one dose per chicken.

5. All susceptible chickens should be vaccinated at the same time.

6. Avoid stress conditions during and following vaccination.

7. This vaccine contains gentamicin and amphotericin B as preservatives.

8. Do not mix with other products.

9. For use in animals only.

10. In case of human exposure, contact a physician.

11. Inactivate unused contents before disposal.

Warning

Carefully follow directions for age of administration. The vaccine is to be administered only by the wing web route to breeder chickens 9 to 12 weeks of age. Do not vaccinate chickens in lay. Vaccine virus may shed in the feces and eggs of vaccinated chickens. Therefore, avoid spread of vaccine virus to young chicks or unexposed layers. Use of this vaccine in chickens younger than three weeks of age may cause clinical signs of chicken infectious anemia. Use of this vaccine in chickens older than 12 weeks of age may result in vertical transmission to progeny.

Notice

This vaccine has been thoroughly tested for safety, purity, and potency and is in compliance with all applicable USDA and Ceva standards. The response following vaccination is dependent on many factors, including, but not limited to, conditions of vaccine storage and handling by the user, administration of the vaccine, health and responsiveness of the individual chickens, and the degree of field exposure.

THIS VACCINE IS NOT RETURNABLE

Ceva Animal Health, LLC, Lenexa, Kansas 66215 USA

Phone: (913) 894-0230

VLN 368/PCN 10A1.00

CPN: 1221113.1