PRODUCT INFORMATION

DESCRIPTION
Inactivated vaccine against furunculosis and classical vibriosis for intraperitoneal injection in Atlantic salmon and rainbow trout. 

COMPOSITION
Inactivated strains of Aeromonas salmonicida subsp. salmonicida, Listonella (Vibrio) anguillarum serovar O1 and Listonella (Vibrio) anguillarum serovar O2α. 

FORMULATION
Emulsion for injection. 

INDICATIONS
For active immunization of Atlantic salmon and rainbow trout to reduce mortality due to the diseases furunculosis caused by Aeromonas salmonicida subsp. salmonicida and vibriosis caused by Listonella (Vibrio) anguillarum serovar O1 and/or Listonella (Vibrio) anguillarum serovar O2α. 

DOSAGE
Inject 0.2 ml intraperitoneally along the central line, 1 - 1.5 fin lengths in front of the pelvic fin base. Ensure the recommended dose is deposited into the abdominal cavity before the needle is withdrawn. The length and diameter of the needle should be adapted to the actual fish size.  

WITHHOLDING PERIOD
Nil. (National regulations should be observed). 

PRESENTATION
Norvax® FurVib is available in 1,000-ml PET bottles. 

STORAGE
Store and transport between 2 and 8°C. Do not freeze. Opened bottles should be used within 4 hours. Do not use after the expiry date. 

CONTRA-INDICATIONS
None 

FURTHER INFORMATION
Vaccination is recommended for fish at or above 35 grams. The water temperature at vaccination should be at or below 15°C. Fish should be withheld from feed for 1-2 days before vaccination. Fish should be anaesthetised according to veterinary recommendations. Start feeding, at the earliest, 12 hours after vaccination. Only healthy fish should be vaccinated. Do not use in breeding stock. No information is available on the safety and efficacy from the concurrent use of this vaccine with any other. It is therefore recommended that no other vaccines should be administered within 14 days before or after vaccination with this product. Shake well before use. Sterile injection equipment should be used. At least 500 degree days are recommended from vaccination to potential exposure to furunculosis or vibriosis. 

UNDESIRABLE EFFECTS
Vaccinated fish may show minor lesions and/or pigmentation in the abdominal cavity (score 0-3 on Speilberg score). The local reactions normally have no impact on the quality of the slaughtered fish. Following the recommendations above reduces the severity of these local reactions. In rare occasions granulomas may occur following vaccination. 

PRECAUTIONS/WARNING
To the user:
This product contains oil. Accidental injection/self injection may result in severe pain and swelling, particularly if injected into a joint or finger, and in rare cases could result in the loss of the affected finger if prompt medical attention is not given. If you are accidentally injected with this product, seek prompt medical advice even if only a very small amount is injected and take the package insert with you. If pain persists for more than 12 hours after medical examination, seek medical advice again.
To the physician:
This product contains oil. Even if small amounts have been injected, accidental injection with this product can cause intense swelling, which may, for example, result in ischemic necrosis and even the loss of a digit. Expert, PROMPT, surgical attention is required and may necessitate early incision and irrigation of the injected area, especially where there is involvement of finger pulp or tendon.