Potomavac Vaccine

Potomavac Equine Vaccine is a potomac horse fever vaccine for the vaccination of healthy horses, 3 months of age or older, against Potomac Horse Fever (PHF) caused by E. risticii. Give 1 ml intramuscular and repeat in three to four weeks. Revaccinate annually with 1 ml dose. Order syringes and needles separately.

• EQUINE POTOMAVAC vaccine to aid in the prevention of Potomac Horse Fever
• Available monovalent or in combination with Rabies vaccine
• It has been shown to be effective for the vaccination of healthy horses 3 months of age or older against Potomac Horse Fever (equine monocytic ehrlichiosis) due to Neorickettsia risticii.
• Liquid suspension of inactivated Neorickettsia risticii

Dosage And Administration

Shake well before use. Aseptically inject 1 mL (1 dose) intramuscularly (IM) into healthy horses 3 months of age or older.

Revaccinate with a second 1mL dose intramuscularly 3-4 weeks later.

Revaccinate annually or prior to anticipated exposure.

Safety Information

• Store at 35-46°F (2-8°C)
• Do not freeze
• Do not mix with other products
• Use entire contents when first opened
• Shake well before using
• Do not vaccinate within 21 days before slaughter
• Contains gentamicin and thimerosal as preservatives

In rare instances, administration of the Potomavac Equine Vaccine may cause lethargy, fever, and inflammatory or hypersensitivity types of reactions. Treatment may include antihistamines, anti-inflammatories, and/or epinephrine. Vaccinating animals whose immune response is compromised by stress, disease, etc. may not produce the desired results. This product has not been tested in pregnant mares.