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BioEquin F Suspension for Injection for Horses

Active ingredient: Equine influenza virus

Form

Injection

Species

Horses

Manufacturer

Bioveta, a.s.

VMD MA No.

46608/5003

What it's used for

Onset of active immunity: 2 weeks after basic vaccination. Duration of active immunity: 6 months after basic vaccination and 12 months after first revaccin...

Full indications, dosage and side effects ↓
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Clinical information

BioEquin F Suspension for Injection for Horses — SPC Details

Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 27 Mar 2026.

Onset of active immunity: 2 weeks after basic vaccination.
Duration of active immunity: 6 months after basic vaccination and 12 months after first
revaccination.
The onset of immunity was demonstrated by a challenge test for equine influenza
strain A/Equi 2/Brno 08 and for equine influenza strain A/Equi 2/Limerick 2010.
The duration of immunity of the vaccine influenza strains A/Equi 2/Brno08 and A Equi
2/Limerick 2010 was demonstrated serologically.
The vaccine is administered by deep intramuscular injection by aseptic method.
The contents of the vial should reach a temperature of 15-25 °C and should be
shaken thoroughly before use.
Vaccination schedule:
Basic vaccination:
First vaccination from 6 months of age, second vaccination 4 weeks later.
Revaccination:
The first revaccination 6 months after basic vaccination and further revaccination is
carried out at the latest at intervals of 12 months.
Revaccination of pregnant mares in the last trimester of pregnancy is carried out not
later than one month prior to a scheduled foaling date.
None.
Horses:
Very common
(>1 animal / 10 animals
treated):
Injection site swelling, Elevated temperature.
Very rare
(<1 animal / 10000 animals
treated, including isolated
reports):
Injection site abscess, Anaphylactic reaction.
1
Up to 1 °C for 1-3 days.
In such a case, symptomatic treatment is required.
Reporting adverse events is important. It allows continuous safety monitoring of a
veterinary medicinal product. Reports should be sent, preferably via a veterinarian,
to either the marketing authorisation holder or its local representative or the national
competent authority via the national reporting system. See the package leaflet for
respective contact details.
Vaccinate healthy animals only. It is recommended not to exercise the horse for 2-3
days after vaccination.
When recommended, horses may be revaccinated against equine influenza at an
interval of 6 months.

Special precautions for safe use in the target species:
Not applicable.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal
product to animals
In case of accidental self-injection seek medical advice immediately and show the
package leaflet or label to the physician.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment:
Not applicable.
No information is available on the safety and efficacy of this vaccine when used with
any other veterinary medicinal product. A decision to use this vaccine before or after
any other veterinary medicinal product therefore needs to be made on a case-by-
case basis.
Store in a refrigerator (2 C – 8 C).
Protect from frost.
Protect from light.
Store in a dry place.
Zero days.

This information is sourced from the official Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) published by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD). It is provided for informational purposes only and does not replace professional veterinary advice. Always consult your vet before administering any medication.

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