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Cevac MD Rispens Concentrate and Solvent for Suspension for Injection for Chickens

Active ingredient: Marek's disease virus

Form

Injection

Species

Chickens

Manufacturer

Ceva Animal Health Ltd

VMD MA No.

15052/5088

What it's used for

Onset of immunity: 9 days after vaccination. Duration of immunity: A single vaccination is sufficient to provide protection during the risk period of infec...

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Clinical information

Cevac MD Rispens Concentrate and Solvent for Suspension for Injection for Chickens — SPC Details

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

Onset of immunity: 9 days after vaccination.
Duration of immunity: A single vaccination is sufficient to provide protection during the
risk period of infection with Marek’s disease virus.
The vaccine may be injected by automatic syringe. Overview table for recommended
dilution possibilities of different presentations:
Cevac MD Rispens
No. of ampoules x
doses (D)
Solvent
presentation
(ml)
Volume of one dose
(ml)
1 x 1,000 D2001 x 2,000 D4002 x 2,000 D8001 x 4,000 D8004000 + 1000 D10003 x 2000 D12002 x 4000 D1600
0.20
Overview table for recommended dilution possibilities of different presentations in case of
associated use:
No. of ampoules x doses (D)
Cevac MD RispensVectormune ND
Solvent
presentation
(ml)
Volume of one
dose
(ml)
1 x 1,000 D1 x 1,000 D2001 x 2,000 D1 x 2,000 D4002 x 2,000 D2 x 2,000 D8001 x 4,000 D1 x 4,000 D8004000 + 1000 D4000 + 1000 D10003 x 2000 D3 x 2000 D12002 x 4000 D2 x 4000 D1600
0.20
The usual aseptic precautions should be applied to all administration procedures.
Be familiar with all safety and precautionary measures for handling liquid nitrogen in
order to prevent personal injury.
Reconstitution of the vaccine:
- Use
ampoules with the solvent size, quickly remove the exact number of ampoules
needed from the liquid nitrogen container.
- Draw up 2 ml of solvent into a 5 ml syringe. Use minimum 18 gauge needle. In case
of associated use different syringe should be used for each vaccine.
- Thaw rapidly the contents of the ampoules by gentle agitation in water at 27-39°C.
- As soon as they are completely thawed, open ampoules holding them at arm length
in order to prevent any risk of injury should the ampoule break.
- Once the ampoule is open, slowly draw up the content into the 5-ml sterile syringe
prepared as in point 2.
- Transfer the thawed suspension into the solvent bag. The reconstituted vaccine
prepared as described is mixed by gentle agitation.
- Withdraw a portion of the diluted vaccine from the solvent bag into the syringe and
use it to rinse the ampoule. Inject it gently back into the solvent bag. Repeat once or
twice.
- The reconstituted vaccine prepared as described is mixed by gentle agitation so as
to be ready for use.
Repeat the operations in point 2-7 for the appropriate number of ampoules to be
thawed.
Use the reconstituted vaccine immediately, slowly mix regularly to ensure uniform
suspension of cells and use within a period not exceeding 2 hours.
It should be ensured that the diluted vaccine is mixed regularly in a gentle way during the
vaccination session to guarantee that the vaccine remains homogenous and that the
correct virus titer is administered during vaccination session.
None.
Chickens: None known
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 the national competent authority via the
national reporting system. See the package leaflet for respective contact details.
Vaccinate healthy animals only.

Special precautions for safe use in the target species:
Spread of the vaccine strain was demonstrated between chickens and may occur from 14
days after vaccination. Vaccinated chickens may excrete the vaccine strain for at least
112 days following vaccination. During this time, the contact of immunosuppressed and
unvaccinated chickens with vaccinated chickens should be avoided.
The excreted vaccine strain is safe in non-vaccinated chickens.
Appropriate veterinary and husbandry measures should be taken to avoid spread of the
vaccine strain to susceptible species.
Special precautions should be taken to avoid spreading of the vaccine strain to quails
and pheasants.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal
product to animals
Liquid nitrogen containers and vaccine ampoules should be handled by properly trained
personnel only.
Personal protective equipment consisting of protective gloves, spectacles and boots
should be worn when handling the veterinary medicinal product, before withdrawing from
liquid nitrogen, during the ampoule thawing and opening operations.
Frozen glass ampoules may explode during sudden temperature changes.
Store and use liquid nitrogen in a dry and well-ventilated place only. Inhalation of the
liquid nitrogen vapour is dangerous.
Personnel attending vaccinated birds should follow hygiene principles and take particular
care in handling litter from vaccinated chickens.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment:
Not applicable
Safety and efficacy data are available which demonstrate that this vaccine can be
mixed and administered with Vectormune ND by subcutaneous application.
No information is available on the safety and efficacy of this vaccine when used
with any other veterinary medicinal product except the product mentioned
above. 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.
Concentrate:
Store and transport frozen in liquid nitrogen (-196°C).
The liquid nitrogen containers must be checked regularly for liquid nitrogen level and
must be refilled as needed. Store liquid nitrogen container securely in upright position in
a clean, dry and well-ventilated room separated from the hatching/chicken room in the
hatchery.
Solvent: Store below 25°C. Do not freeze.
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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