[Alpacasite] Re: Adverse reactions in cria to CDT shot

Our vet has strongly advised us not to use CD&T if it has been compromised by warming. A few years ago we had reaction site trauma on 9 of our 22 alpacas from a batch of it that wasn't properly refrigerated during shipment.
With the CDT you can see the liquid mix when you shake it, anything floating that doesn't mix smoothly............throw it away! It's just better to play it safe, and it really is an inexpensive med.
Ciao~
Rachelle

Wyatt & Rachelle Black
Black Magic Alpaca Ranch
Honesty, Integrity, Quality
6500 Digier Road
P.O. Box 457
Lebec, CA
93243
http://www.blackmagicalpacaranch.com
wyattblack@earthlink.net
661-248-6568

Message: 6
Date: Fri, 9 Dec 2005 17:47:22 -0800 (PST)
From: Susan Gawarecki <llamaladysg@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Adverse reactions in cria to CDT shot

Chris Mills wrote:
<<Were they ever able to determine which vaccine
caused the reaction, the CD&T or the rabies, or was it
due to a chemical combination of both? Sometimes when
I hear of these (sad) reactions/deaths, it makes me
wonder about the stability of the vaccine----was it
stored under proper temperature conditions, was the
bottle contaminated, was the bottle out of date, could
it be a bad batch, etc. So many things to think
about. Such a hard way to learn a lesson. Just
another reason why research is so important.>>

From attending vet conferences I've learned that
giving two types of vaccines at the same time isn't
typically problematic (just don't combine them in the
same syringe). Storage is a different matter.
Vaccines generally should be refrigerated, they can
tolerate a little heat with a minor loss of
potentency, but NEVER LET A VACCINE FREEZE. This can
be dangerous to the animal. If you are uncertain,
then toss it. Safest is to store the vaccine in the
refrigerator door. Read the label (with a magnifying
glass); follow the directions; toss any past the
expiration date.

Susan Gawarecki
Pathfinder Farm
Andersonville, TN

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