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Hiprabovis Somni/Lkt Emulsion for Injection for Cattle

Active ingredients: Histophilus somni, Mannheimia haemolytica

Form

Injection

Species

Cattle

Manufacturer

Laboratorios Hipra SA

VMD MA No.

17533/3006

What it's used for

Onset of immunity: 3 weeks. Duration of immunity: has not been established.

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Clinical information

Hiprabovis Somni/Lkt Emulsion for Injection for Cattle — SPC Details

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

Onset of immunity: 3 weeks.
Duration of immunity: has not been established.

Cattle: 2 ml / animal.
Recommended vaccination scheme: Administer one dose (2 ml) per calf, at 2
months of age. This 2 ml dose should be repeated after 21 days. Vaccinate calves
by subcutaneous injection in the prescapular area. It is preferable to administer the
second dose on alternate sides.
The vaccine should be allowed to warm to a temperature between 15 – 20
administration. Shake before use. Avoid the introduction of contamination during
use. Use only sterile needles and syringes for administration.
Vaccination is recommended to be used before stress periods (shipping,
allotments…). The vaccination scheme should be completed 3 weeks before such
periods. Protection has not been demonstrated if vaccination scheme is completed
earlier than 3 weeks before stress periods.

Do not use in cases of hypersensitivity to the active substances, to the adjuvant or to
any of the excipients.

Cattle:
Very common
(>1 animal / 10 animals
treated):
Elevated temperature
Injection site swelling
Common
(1 to 10 animals / 100 animals
treated):
Apathy
, Anorexia
, Depression
Very rare
(<1 animal / 10 000 animals
treated, including isolated
reports):
Anaphylactic-type reaction
1
Up to 2 ºC, resolves after 4 days.
Diameter of 1 to 7 cm, will disappear or be clearly reduced in size within 14 days.
May persist for up to 4 weeks after second administration.
Mild, resolves within 4 days.
Appropriate symptomatic treatment such as antihistamines or cortisone or in more
severe cases adrenaline should be given.
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:
Do not use in animals which are underweight for their age.
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 and transport refrigerated (2 C – 8 C).
Do not freeze.
Protect from light.

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.