RAKSHA-FMD

ABOUT THIS ITEM

• Raksha FMD(Foot and Mouth Disease) vaccine is recommended for prophylactic vaccination against Foot and Mouth Disease in cattle, buffaloes, sheep and goats.
• Raksha FMD vaccine is manufactured by Indian Immunologicals with the process know-how obtained from the Wellcome Foundation Ltd. U.K., the pioneers and world leaders in FMD research, control and vaccine production.

Composition:
Raksha FMD vaccine contains tissue culture inactivated FMD virus strains O, A, C and Asia-1 adsorbed on Aluminium hydroxide and Saponin added as an adjuvant.

Administration:
The vaccine vial should be kept cold until used and each vial should be well shaken before contents are withdrawn. Syringes and needles must be sterilized before use. The vaccine should be injected subcutaneously through an area of clean, dry skin with precautions taken against contamination. The chest wall behind the shoulder or the dewlap are the recommended sites for inoculation.