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Biosuis Salm Emulsion for Injection for Pigs

Active ingredient: Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica

Form

Injection

Species

Pigs

Manufacturer

Bioveta, a.s.

VMD MA No.

46608/4000

What it's used for

For the passive immunisation of piglets by the active immunisation of pregnant gilts and sows in order to induce colostral antibodies against strains of su...

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Clinical information

Biosuis Salm Emulsion for Injection for Pigs — SPC Details

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

For the passive immunisation of piglets by the active immunisation of pregnant gilts
and sows in order to induce colostral antibodies against strains of
subsp. enterica
enterica . enterica
immunisation leads to a decrease in colonisation of inner organs (ileo-caecal lymph
nodes, ileal wall and colon wall) by the above Salmonella serovars.
Onset of immunity: passive protection commences from the start of colostrum intake
Duration of immunity: in naturally suckled piglets protection will persist for 30 days (in
piglets weaned at 21 days of age)

Unlimited Renewal: January 2024
AN: 02905/2023

Intramuscular use.
Vaccination dose: 1.0 ml
Allow the vaccine to reach room temperature (+15 °C to +25 °C) before use.
Shake well before use. The vaccine is an opaque, white emulsion with visible
sediment which is evenly dispersed after shaking.
Use only sterile equipment, e.g. syringes and needles.
Administer the vaccine by deep intramuscular injection behind the ear. The site of
injection should be clean, dry and aseptically treated.
Primary vaccination:
The primary vaccination consists of two doses and is administered from 10 months of
age: The first dose is administered 4 weeks before the expected parturition and the
second dose 2 weeks later.
Revaccination:
In subsequent gestation periods administer one dose of the vaccine 2 weeks before
each expected parturition. The efficacy of the revaccination scheme has not been
investigated by challenge of piglets, but by the evaluation of antibody levels in
vaccinated gilts after the booster dose.

None.

Application site reactions in the form of erythema occurred commonly in field studies
and persist mostly 2 to 4 days. A transient increase in rectal temperature (mean
increase not greater than of 0.7 °C but may be up to 1.2 °C in individual animals) may
commonly occur in the first 24 hours after injection.
The frequency of adverse reactions is defined using the following convention:
- very common (more than 1 in 10 animals treated displaying adverse reaction(s))
- common (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 100 animals treated)
- uncommon (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 1,000 animals treated)
- rare (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 10,000 animals treated)
- very rare (less than 1 animal in 10,000 animals treated, including isolated reports).

Unlimited Renewal: January 2024
AN: 02905/2023

Vaccinate healthy animals only. Passive protection of piglets depends on adequate
ingestion of colostrum as soon as possible after birth.

Special precautions for use in animals
Not applicable.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal
product to animals
To the user:
This veterinary medicinal product contains mineral oil. Accidental injection/self-
injection may result in severe pain and swelling, particularly if injected into a joint or
finger, and in rare cases could result in the loss of the affected finger if prompt medical
attention is not given. If you are accidentally injected with this veterinary medicinal
product, seek prompt medical advice even if only a very small amount is injected and
take the package leaflet with you. If pain persists for more than 12 hours after medical
examination, seek medical advice again.
To the physician:
This veterinary medicinal product contains mineral oil. Even if small amounts have
been injected, accidental injection with this product can cause intense swelling, which
may, for example, result in ischaemic necrosis and even the loss of a digit. Expert,
PROMPT, surgical attention is required and may necessitate early incision and
irrigation of the injected area, especially where there is involvement of finger pulp or
tendon.

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 and transport refrigerated (2 C – 8 C).
Do not freeze.
Store in the original container.
Protect from light.

Zero days.
5. IMMUNOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
Pharmacotherapeutic group: Immunologicals for suidae, inactivated bacterial
vaccines, Salmonella
ATC vet code: QI09AB14
The vaccine contains inactivated cells of selected serovars of
subsp. . Colostral antibodies from vaccinated mothers was shown to be
effective for progeny at 30 days of age against the mentioned pathogens when piglets
are suckled up to 21 days of age. In laboratory challenge studies, bacterial colonisation

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of ileum and colon of piglets by the serovars included in the vaccine
reduced.

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.