Fortress 7

This page contains information on Fortress 7 for veterinary use.
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  • Fortress 7 Indications
  • Warnings and cautions for Fortress 7
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Fortress 7

This treatment applies to the following species:
Manufacturer: Zoetis

Clostridium Chauvoei-Septicum-Novyi-Sordellii-Perfringens Types C & D Bacterin-Toxoid

U.s. Vet. Lic. No.

190

Contents

This product consists of killed, standardized cultures of Clostridium chauvoei, Cl. septicum, Cl. novyi, Cl. sordellii, and Cl. perfringens types C and D, with a special, water-soluble adjuvant (Stimugen™). Contains formalin as preservative.

Fortress 7 Indications

For use in healthy cattle as an aid in preventing blackleg caused by Cl. chauvoei; malignant edema caused by Cl. septicum; black disease caused by Cl. novyi; gas-gangrene caused by Cl. sordellii; and enterotoxemia and enteritis caused by Cl. perfringens types B, C, and D. Although Cl. perfringens type B is not a significant problem in North America, immunity is provided by the beta toxoid of type C and the epsilon toxoid of type D.

Directions

Shake well. Aseptically administer 5 mL subcutaneously. Healthy cattle should receive 2 doses administered 4-6 weeks apart. Annual revaccination with a single dose is recommended.

Precaution(s)

Store at 2°-7°C. Do not freeze. Use entire contents when first opened. Not for use in sheep. Transient local swelling at injection site may occur following administration. As with many vaccine, anaphylaxis may occur after use. Initial antidote of epinephrine is recommended and should be followed with appropriate supportive therapy.

Warning(s)

Do not vaccinate within 21 days before slaughter.

For veterinary use only.

974 85-4419-04

Presentation

10 dose (50 mL), 50 dose (250 mL) and 200 dose (1,000 mL) vials.

Nac No.

36900132
ZOETIS INC.
333 PORTAGE STREET, KALAMAZOO, MI, 49007
Telephone:   269-833-4000
Customer Service:   800-733-5500 and 800-793-0596
Veterinary Medical Investigations & Product Support:   800-366-5288
Technical Services (USA):   800-366-5288
Website:   www.zoetis.com
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the Fortress 7 information published above. However, it remains the responsibility of the readers to familiarize themselves with the product information contained on the US product label or package insert.

Copyright © 2013 North American Compendiums. Updated: 2013-05-17

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