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Equivac TAT

Purified, concentrated anti-tetanus horse immunoglobulin containing not less than 1500 i.u. of tetanus antitoxin per mL.

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  • Approved uses/Indications

    For short-term protection and treatment of tetanus in horses, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs and dogs.

  • Key Features

    Neutralisation of tetanus neurotoxin in vivo.

  • Packaging

    Single-dose, disposable syringes in packs of 20 and in 10mL glass containers.

  • Dosage & Administration
    • PREVENTION OF TETANUS: The dose of antitoxin for tetanus prophylaxis varies with animal species and is specified in the leaflet that accompanies the product.
    • For prevention of tetanus in all species, the injection is given subcutaneously.
    • COMBINED ACTIVE-PASSIVE IMMUNISATION: Simultaneous injection of Equivac TAT and Equivac T results in both immediate and lasting protection. Each product should be injected at a different site using a separate syringe and needle. The dose of Equivac T should be repeated 4 to 6 weeks later.
    • TREATMENT OF CLINICAL TETANUS: Antitoxin is less effective for the treatment of tetanus than it is for the prevention of this disease. It must be emphasised that treatment is more likely to be successful if the antitoxin is administered early in the course of the disease.
    • The recommended minimum dose for all species is 10,000–20,000 Units administered by slow intravenous injection.
  • Precautions
    • Correct vaccination procedure is important.
    • Withholding times: Nil.
    • Store at 2–8°C (refrigerate; do not freeze). Protect from light.
  • Mandatories

    Zoetis Animal Health New Zealand Limited. Level 5, 8 Mahuhu Crescent, Auckland 1010, New Zealand. Tel: 0800 650 277, Fax: 0800 628 629. EQUIVAC is a registered trade mark of Zoetis Inc. or its subsidiaries. ACVM Registration No. A3691. RVM; Available only under Veterinary Authorisation.

  • Contact Information

    For technical enquiries regarding Equivac TAT please phone Zoetis Technical Services on: 0800 650 277.