Stocker Steve
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Had a refrig malfuncion and froze the contents... includings some killed vaccine, some dry MLV, some pennicillin, and some 7 way.
Is any of this still usable?
Is any of this still usable?
Frozen vaccine ?
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Gale Seddon
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I'm not sure, but you could probably call your vet or the manufacturer and ask. Manufacturer tel. number may be on the box or bottle?
Found this:
http://www.thebeefsite.com/articles/897/frozen-vaccines
Found this:
http://www.thebeefsite.com/articles/897/frozen-vaccines
larryshoat
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Steve I would say it is probably ok, but I always call my vet because the answer can be different with each product.
Larry
Larry
wbvs58
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Most would probably be ok if used promptly, the MLV would be a concern. Contacting the manufacturer of all the products would be the most reliable info, although no doubt their recommendation would be on the conservative side at the detriment of your pocket.
Ken
Ken
A.Lane
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I work for a vetrinary supply store and we ship vaccine all over the country. Frozen vaccine cannot be used it is worse than vaccine that had gotten too warm. It won't kill your cows but it is completely ineffective.
Stocker Steve
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I read but I don't believe the lawyer labels, so I called the 1-800-366-5288 Pfizer hotline. Very good service.
Turns out the (previously freeze dried) vaccine can be re frozen (for up to 72 hours) and still used (I knew it!!!) but the diluent can not
Now I need plan C...
Anyone know where to by diluent?
Turns out the (previously freeze dried) vaccine can be re frozen (for up to 72 hours) and still used (I knew it!!!) but the diluent can not
Now I need plan C...Anyone know where to by diluent?
Gale Seddon
Well-known member
Give Pfizer or your vet another call? I read that vaccine diluent is vaccine specific, but maybe it doesn't matter with cattle vaccines. Sorry, I' not much help on this.
