Pyramid 3 with Metastim Cattle Vaccine, 50 Dose

Pyramid® 3 with Metastim®, 50-Dose Cattle Vaccine

Pyramid® 3 with Metastim® is a modified-live virus (MLV) vaccine for healthy beef and dairy cattle, including pregnant cows. It aids in the prevention of infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR) and bovine viral diarrhea (BVD) Types 1 and 2. When administered subcutaneously to cows or heifers 30–60 days before breeding, it also aids in preventing persistent BVD Type 1 and Type 2 infection in the fetus. The vaccine provides at least 217 days of immunity against respiratory disease due to BVD Type 1b.

Benefits:

• Respiratory disease protection: Aids in the prevention of disease caused by IBR and BVD Types 1 and 2.
• Fetal protection: When administered 30–60 days before breeding, aids in preventing persistent BVD Type 1 and Type 2 infection in the fetal calf.
• Extended immunity: Provides at least 217 days of immunity against respiratory disease due to BVD Type 1b.
• Beef and dairy use: For healthy beef and dairy cattle, including pregnant cows.

Protects Against:

• Infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR): A disease caused by bovine herpesvirus 1.
• Bovine viral diarrhea (BVD) Type 1.
• Bovine viral diarrhea (BVD) Type 2.
• Persistent fetal BVD infection: Aids in preventing persistent infection with BVD Types 1 and 2 when administered to cows or heifers 30–60 days before breeding.

Directions:

Aseptically rehydrate the freeze-dried vaccine with the accompanying diluent. Mix well. Using aseptic technique, administer one 2 mL dose subcutaneously (SQ). Protect vaccinated animals from exposure for at least 14 days after vaccination.

Dosage & Vaccination Schedule:

• Dosage: One 2 mL dose per animal.
• Route: Subcutaneous injection.
• Breeding management: To aid in preventing persistent fetal BVD Type 1 and Type 2 infection, administer to cows or heifers 30–60 days before breeding.
• Duration of immunity: At least 217 days against respiratory disease due to BVD Type 1b.

Available Package Sizes:

• 50-dose package: One 50-dose vial of freeze-dried vaccine and one 100 mL vial of diluent. Reconstitutes to 100 mL.

Withdrawal Period:

Do not vaccinate cattle within 21 days before slaughter.

Precautions:

• For use in healthy cattle, including pregnant cows, according to label directions.
• Do not mix with other products except as specified on the label.
• A small percentage of animals may develop temporary, mild swelling at the injection site.
• Anaphylactoid reactions may occur. Administer epinephrine if a reaction occurs.
• Inactivate unused vaccine before disposal.
• Preservatives: Gentamicin, neomycin, polymyxin B, and thimerosal.
• In case of human exposure, contact a physician.
• For use in animals only.

Storage:

Store at 2–8°C (35–46°F), protect from direct sunlight. Do not freeze.

A Valid veterinarian prescription is required to purchase this item in the state of Minnesota. Please contact your veterinarian for a prescription.

All vaccines are NON-RETURNABLE and NON-REFUNDABLE.