Nobivac® Ducat Questions and Answers
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What does Nobivac Ducat protect against?
Active immunisation of cats against feline viral rhinotracheitis (feline herpes virus type I) and feline calicivirus infections.
Vaccination reduces clinical signs caused by these viral infections.
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What is the onset of immunity for Nobivac Ducat?
The onset of immunity for Feline Calicivirus and Feline Herpes Virus is
4 weeks. -
What is the duration of immunity for Nobivac Ducat?
The duration of immunity for Feline Calicivirus and Feline Herpes Virus is
1 year. -
Can Nobivac Ducat be used in pregnancy?
Do not use during pregnancy and lactation as the product has not been tested in pregnant and lactating queens.
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What are the storage requirements for Nobivac Ducat?
Nobivac Ducat requires storage in a refrigerator between 2 oC and 8 oC. Do not freeze. Protect from light.
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Are there any breed specific contraindications for Nobivac Ducat?
There are no breed specific contraindications for Nobivac Ducat.
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Can Nobivac Ducat be mixed with other Nobivac vaccines?
No information is available on the safety and efficacy from the concurrent use of this vaccine with any other, except MSD Animal Health’s vaccine containing rabies antigen, strain Pasteur RIV, where this product and the combined use is authorised.
A decision to use Nobivac Ducat before or after any other veterinary medicinal product therefore needs to be made on a case by case basis.
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Can Nobivac Ducat be mixed with Nobivac® FeLV?
Yes, as the combined use of Nobivac Ducat and Nobivac FeLV is described on the Nobivac FeLV datasheet and SPC:
"Safety and efficacy data are available which demonstrate that this vaccines can be mixed and administered with cat vaccines of the Nobivac range containing feline calicivirus (F9 strain), feline rhinotracheitis virus (G2620A strain) and/or feline panleucopenia virus (MW-1 or Bristol strain)."
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What is the interval for Nobivac Ducat for primary course?
Basic vaccination: Cats from 8 weeks of age onwards should receive two vaccinations with an interval of 3-4 weeks with the second dose from
12 weeks of age. Note that this is most normally undertaken using Nobivac® Tricat Trio. -
What is the revaccination protocol for Nobivac Ducat?
Revaccination: An annual booster with Nobivac Ducat or Nobivac® Tricat depending on the requirement for feline panleucopaenia is recommended.
Date of preparation: July 2024
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Nobivac® Ducat contains live attenuated feline viral rhinotracheitis virus (strain G2620A) and feline calicivirus (strain F9). POM-V.
Nobivac® FeLV contains purified p45 FeLV-envelope antigen. POM-V.
Nobivac® Tricat Trio contains live attenuated feline calicivirus (strain F9), feline herpes virus type 1 (strain G2620A) and feline panleucopenia virus (strain MW-1). POM-V.
Further information is available from the SPC, datasheet or package leaflet.
Advice should be sought from the medicine prescriber.
Prescription decisions are for the person issuing the prescription alone.
Use Medicines Responsibly.
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