Zoetis Gudair 100mL Bottle

Description

• Gudair® is Australia's only vaccine for the control of ovine Johne’s disease (OJD).
• It contains inactivated (killed) Mycobacterium paratuberculosis strain 316F and when combined with the adjuvant offers protection against the development of clinical OJD and a reduction in faecal shedding of the organism in sheep.

Key Benefits

A single 1 mL dose provides protection for life.

Following whole flock vaccination, producers should see:

• Significant decrease in the number of clinically affected animals over time
• Decrease in the number of mortalities associated with OJD
• Gradual decrease in the prevalence of infection within the flock
• Notable decrease in faecal M.paratuberculosis shedding.

Inactivated (killed) vaccine and will not introduce the disease into the flock.

Recommendations for Use

• Active immunisation for the control of ovine Johne's disease and reduction of faecal Mycobacterium paratuberculosis shedding in sheep.
• Active immunisation as an aid in the control of Johne's disease in goats.

• It’s strongly recommended to use the Gudair Sekurus® 1mL Safety vaccinator when administering Gudair and use a 6mm, ¼ inch needle.

• Its safety features reduce the risk of accidental self-injection.

The Zoetis Advantage

Gudair is a highly effective tool to prevent and control Ovine Johne’s disease

• A single 1mL Gudair dose is effective for life.
• Gudair will decrease OJD shedding by more than 90% in high disease sheep flocks.
• Gudair will decrease OJD mortalities by greater than 90% in high disease sheep flocks.
• Gudair delays shedding and onset of clinical signs by more than 12 months.
• Vaccinate lambs at 4-16 weeks of age will be classified as an ‘Approved Vaccinate’.
• Safe for use in older sheep and during all stages of pregnancy.

Dosage

Dose rate: Single 1 mL for sheep and goats.

• Single 1mL dose for life
• Vaccinate lambs at 4-16 weeks of age will be classified as an ‘Approved Vaccinate’.
• Safe for use in older sheep and during all stages of pregnancy.

It’s strongly recommended to use the Gudair Sekurus®  1ml Safety vaccinator when administering Gudair as it is a reactive, oil based vaccine.

• The Gudair Sekurus 1mL Safety vaccinator has a protective shroud and a two-stage locking mechanism to reduce self-administration risk.
• Its safety features reduce the risk of accidental self-injection. Ask your retailer for more information on the Gudair Sekurus 1mL Safety vaccinator
• Gently agitate before use and keep thoroughly mixed during use.

Injection site:

• GUDAIR® vaccine should be administered subcutaneously using a GUDAIR Safety Vaccinator and a 6mm (¼ inch) 18 gauge needle on a 45mm degree angle on the side of the neck midway between the ear and the front of the shoulder.
•  Do not inject at any other site.
• Ensure animals are adequately restrained in an appropriate sheep handling device (e.g. lambs in a cradle) during the injection process.
• Ensure that the vaccine does not enter your body (self-injection, needle scratch, etc).
• Unscrew the delivery tube from the vaccine pack after use by following the directions below

Directions for Resealing Gudair

A partially used pack can be stored and used for up to 30 days after first opening of the following steps are taken:

1. Unscrew the delivery tube from the vaccine pack.
2. Empty the deilvery tub and vaccinator by depressing the plunger several times
3. Disinfect the stopper with Methylated spirits
4. Store the vaccine in the original cardboard carton and place in the refrigerator  (2oC-8oC) DO NOT FREEZE
5. Use the remaining vacine within 30 days
6. Clean the delivery tube and draw off cap and sterilise by boiling water for  10 minutes
7. Before reuse, disinfect the stopper with Methylated spirits 

Applicator Recommendations 

• Clean and maintain the vaccinator as outlined by the manufacturer daily.
• DO NOT use disinfectants at the site of vaccination or to clean the vaccinator or needle.
• Ensure the needle is sharp and not burred, replace often.
• This product must be injected ONLY under the skin
• Further vaccine (booster) doses are not required.

Pack Size

Plastic packs: 100 mL, 250 mL.

Storage

Store at 2°C to 8°C (Refrigerate. Do not freeze.) Protect from light.

Gudair can be stored and used for up to 30 days after first opening if the following steps are taken:

DO NOT leave vaccine in the draw off tube or vaccinator after work day.

Additional Information

Withholding period: Nil.

Schedule: Nil.

NOTE: Sheep and goats treated with this vaccine are likely to give positive results when tested for tuberculosis or Johne's disease.