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Gletvax 6

Active ingredients: Clostridium perfringens, Escherichia coli

Form

Injection

Species

Pigs

Manufacturer

Zoetis UK Limited

VMD MA No.

42058/5199

What it's used for

A combined E. coli and Cl. perfringens Types B, C and D vaccine for pigs. For the passive protection of piglets by the active immunisation of breeding sows...

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Clinical information

Gletvax 6 — SPC Details

Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 26 Mar 2026.

A combined E. coli and Cl. perfringens Types B, C and D vaccine for pigs.
For the passive protection of piglets by the active immunisation of breeding
sows and gilts to prevent neonatal colibacillosis caused by K99 bearing strains
of
bearing strains of and Type C necrotising infectious
enteritis.

Dose: Sows and gilts 5 ml.
Administration: By subcutaneous injection, preferably behind the ear. The bottle
should be well shaken before the vaccine is withdrawn.
Dosage schedule: The initial course consists of two doses:

Revised: May 2025
MA split from NI MA following AN: 00175/2025
Basic vaccination scheme: At service, or if necessary, at any time up to six
weeks before farrowing.
Re-vaccination scheme: Two weeks before farrowing is expected.

None.

Revised: May 2025
MA split from NI MA following AN: 00175/2025

In most pigs, a slight to moderate swelling (up to 6 cm) may be seen at the
injection site after vaccination. The swelling will decline and disappear but may
last from 14 to 21 days in some pigs.
Hypersensitivity reactions may occur very rarely. Prompt subcutaneous
administration of adrenaline may relieve the condition.

Vaccinate only healthy animals.

the person administering the medicinal products to animals
i. Special precautions for use in animals
Syringes and needles should be sterilised before use and injection
should be made through an area of clean, dry skin, taking
precautions against contamination.
ii. 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 the label to the physician.

No information is available on the safety and efficacy from the concurrent use
of this vaccine with any other 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 between +2 °C and +8 °C. Protect from light. Do not freeze.

E. coli K99 (F5)At least 12.2 log2 antibody titre
E. coli 987P (F6)At least 13.1 log2 antibody titre
Purified toxoids of
perfringens Type B and purified
toxoids of Types C and D
Together contributing not less than 300
international unit equivalents beta toxoid
and not less than 200 International Unit
equivalents of epsilon toxoid
AdjuvantAluminium HydroxideLess than 15mg aluminiumExcipientsThiomersal0.01% w/v
Antibody titre obtained in the potency test in mice
For a full list of excipients, see section

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.