Livestock Vaccination Option

The unique vaccine COXEVAC^® is available in the UK from veterinarians.

COXEVAC^® is a phase one inactivated vaccine against Coxiella burnetii. Dose is 2ml for goats and 4 ml for cattle given under the skin. The primary course is 2 injections given 3 weeks apart.

COXEVAC^® is a unique vaccine containing ultra-purified phase I C. burnetii resulting in an optimal immune response. A vaccine protocol needs to be implemented over at least 3 years to maximally reduce shedding and therefore environmental contamination and disease.

In goats vaccination:

Reduces abortion rate – in one study the abortion rate was reduced from 75% to 6%²⁹.

Reduces the duration of shedding in milk, faeces and vaginal mucus²⁹.

In cattle vaccination:

Reduces the risk of abortion by 30%¹⁰.

Reduces the risk of animals becoming shedders:

• Heifers vaccinated pre-service were 5 x less likely to become shedders³⁰.
• Over 3 years significantly reduced the number of animals shedding³¹.

Reduces the environmental burden³¹.

Reduces the bacterial load across the herd³².

COXEVAC^®

COXEVAC^® suspension for injection for cattle, sheep and goats contains inactivated Coxiella burnetti, strain Nine Mile ≥72 QF Unit*/ml. *Q-fever Unit: relative potency of phase I antigen measured by ELISA in comparison with a reference item. LEGAL CATEGORY: UK POM-V. Please refer to the product packaging and leaflets for information about side effects, precautions, warnings and contra-indications.

Prescriptions decisions are for the person issuing the prescription alone. Further information is available from the SPC or on the datasheet at www.noahcompendium.co.uk or upon request.