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DiarrVac RCE Emulsion for Injection for Cattle

Active ingredients: Bovine coronavirus, Bovine rotavirus, Escherichia coli

Form

Injection

Species

Cattle

Manufacturer

Forte Healthcare Limited

VMD MA No.

27819/5000

What it's used for

colostrum from vaccinated cows during the first week of life, these antibodies have been demonstrated to reduce the severity of diarrhoea caused by bovine...

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Clinical information

DiarrVac RCE Emulsion for Injection for Cattle — SPC Details

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

colostrum from vaccinated cows during the first week of life, these antibodies have
been demonstrated to reduce the severity of diarrhoea caused by bovine rotavirus,
bovine coronavirus and enteropathogenic E. coli F5 (K99) and to reduce the
shedding of virus by calves infected with bovine rotavirus or bovine coronavirus.
Onset of immunity: Passive immunity commences with colostrum feeding and is
dependent on calves receiving sufficient colostrum after birth.
Duration of immunity: has not been established.

Common aseptic procedures should be used during vaccination.
Only sterile syringes and needles should be used.
Allow the vaccine to reach room temperature before use. Shake well before and
occasionally during use to ensure that the sediment is dissolved prior to
administration.
For the 90 ml and 450 ml pack sizes, it is recommended to use automated dosing
equipment to protect the stopper against damage from multiple piercing.
One dose: 3 ml
One dose in the course of each pregnancy, given in the 12 – 3 week period before
calving is expected.
Feeding of colostrum
The protection of calves depends on adequate ingestion of colostrum from
vaccinated cows. Measures should be taken to ensure that calves receive sufficient
amounts of colostrum within the first few days of life.
If calves do not get enough antibodies through the colostrum soon after they are
born, they will have failure of passive transfer of antibodies. It is important that all
calves receive as much colostrum as possible from the first milking within the first six
hours after calving. It is recommended that at least 3 litres of colostrum are fed within
the first 24 hours and this amount is equivalent to approximately 10% of the weight of
a calf.
To achieve optimum results and to reduce infection pressure on the farm, a whole
herd cow vaccination policy should be adopted.

None.

Cattle (pregnant cows and heifers):
Common
(1 to 10 animals / 100 animals
treated):
Injection site swelling
, elevated temperature
1
5–7 cm in diameter which typically resolves within 15 days.
Increases up to 0.8 °C may be observed within 24 hours of vaccination, resolving
within 4 days.
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.

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
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 veterinary medicinal 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.
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 light.
Do not freeze.
After broaching and first use, store upright and refrigerated (2 °C – 8 °C) until the
next use.

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.