Description
Equine POTOMAVAC® is a powerful inactivated vaccine designed to protect horses against Potomac Horse Fever (PHF), also known as equine monocytic ehrlichiosis, caused by Ehrlichia risticii. Backed by extensive field testing and vaccination challenge studies, POTOMAVAC offers 100% protection against PHF-related mortality and up to 86% effectiveness in preventing clinical symptoms.
This veterinarian-recommended vaccine is suitable for horses 3 months and older, including pregnant mares, and helps reduce the risk of this potentially fatal seasonal disease that commonly reoccurs in endemic areas.
Key Benefits
Clinically Proven Protection: Demonstrated 100% mortality protection and 86% effectiveness against Potomac Horse Fever symptoms.
Trusted by Veterinarians: Developed by Merial, a leader in equine health solutions.
Safe for All Horses: Approved for use in foals as young as 3 months and pregnant mares.
Available in Multiple Sizes: Convenient single-dose vial, 5-dose tray, or 10-dose vial for barns or veterinary use.
Recommended Use
Initial Dose: Administer 1 mL intramuscularly to healthy horses 3 months or older.
Booster: A second 1 mL dose should be given 3–4 weeks later.
Annual Revaccination: Continue with one 1 mL dose annually to maintain protection.
Product Options
Single Dose Vial (1 mL)
5-Pack Tray (5 x 1 mL doses)
10 Dose Vial (10 mL total)
Storage & Handling
Store between 35°F–46°F (2°C–8°C).
Do not freeze.
Use aseptic technique. Shake well before use.
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by Merial
Powerful protection against Potomac Horse Fever. If PHF has occurred in your area, more than likely it will occur again. Research has proven POTOMAVAC is effective and safe to use.
- Equine POTOMAVAC™ provides
protection against the potentially fatal equine disease Potomac horse
fever (PHF).
- Shown to be 100% effective in protecting against mortality
and 86% effective against the clinical disease itself,* Equine POTOMAVAC
can be administered to healthy horses 3 months of age and older and is
even safe enough for use in pregnant mares.**
EQUINE POTOMAVAC
® is a liquid suspension of inactivated
Ehrlichia risticii.
Safety and efficacy of this product have been demonstrated in
controlled vaccination challenge tests and in thorough field
evaluations.
Recommended for the
vaccination of healthy horses as an aid in the prevention of Potomac
Horse Fever (equine monocytic ehrlichiosis) caused by E. risticii.
DOSAGE
- For primary vaccination,
aseptically inject 1 mL (1 dose) intramuscularly into healthy horses 3
months of age or older.
- Revaccinate with a second 1 mL dose 3 to 4 weeks
later.
- Revaccinate annually with a single 1 mL dose.
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OVERNIGHT Delivery Only at a great LOW Rate!
Vaccines are shipped in a cooling package on Monday-Thursdays (on orders placed before 2:00p.m.)
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