• Scabigard must be administered to sheep using the purpose designed reusable Scabigard applicator.
• Sterilise the applicator before reuse by following manufacturers intstructions.
• Sheep must be scratched on a bare area of skin (side of the brisket or inside of the foreleg) to ensure an effective vaccination take.
• Prime the vaccinator until a drop of vaccine is deposited at the end of the scratching tip.
• Hold the applicator at 45 degrees to the skin and with both applicator prongs touching the skin, make a single 4 to 5cm long scratch on the bare skin.
• The scratch must be sufficient to cause skin damage, but not draw blood. The blue dye allows the operator to see that the applicator is working correctly and the vaccine is distributed along the entire 4 to 5cm scratch.
• When lambs are examined one week after vaccination, a line of pustules should be visible along the track of the scratch made on the skin. These lesions indicate successful vaccination and are referred to as “takes”.
• Susceptible sheep or lambs must “take” in order to become immunised against scabby mouth.
• Failure to “take” may be due to poor vaccination technique, improper handling of the vaccine resulting in a loss of potency, or because the sheep are already immune.
• Revaccination should be considered where a take has not occurred.
• Do not use any antiseptic on the skin as this will destroy the virus.
• Care should be taken to make sure antiseptics used in marking should not contaminate the site.
• Revaccination should be considered where a take has not occurred.
• Safe use at all stages of pregnancy but it is recommended that vaccination should be completed at least 6-8 weeks prior to expected lambing

Applicator Recommendations 

• Clean and maintain the vaccinator as outlined by the manufacturer daily.
• DO NOT use disinfectants to clean the vaccinator.
• Vaccinators should be disposed of after the vaccination season to ensure effective vaccination .

Pack Size

250 dose bottle  (5ml)

Storage