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Intervet Inc. Announces Availability of Prestige® V
By Colleen Church McDowall
Feb 16, 2005, 13:21

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One-dose vaccine proven safe and
effective against five equine diseases
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MILLSBORO, Del. – Intervet Inc., one of the world’s leading animal-health companies, announces the availability of Prestige® V with Havlogen®. A premier 5-way equine vaccine, Prestige V provides broad protection against Eastern and Western encephalomyelitis, equine influenza virus, tetanus, and rhinopneumonitis respiratory (EHV-1 and EHV-4).

"Prestige V is available in the convenience of a 1-mL dose, providing protection against five of the most common equine diseases, for which we routinely vaccinate," says Craig Barnett, D.V.M., Intervet Technical Services Equine Veterinarian. "The combination vaccine saves time and money by combining multiple antigens into one dose, reducing the number of vaccinations per year. And, because Prestige V is proven safe and effective, horse owners can trust that horse health is not compromised."

High protection with low reactions

Prestige V is formulated with Intervet’s Havlogen adjuvant, which produces a booster effect, stimulating higher, longer-lasting protection. Intervet’s Antigen Purification System (APS™) filtration technology removes extraneous viruses, cellular debris, and foreign protein to reduce post-vaccinal reactions.

Barnett says the ease of use, safety and efficacy of Prestige V also make it a sound choice for pre-foaling vaccination of mares. Not only do mares receive optimal one-dose protection from all five diseases, but the protection is passed along to the foal in the colostrum.

"Prestige V complements Intervet’s existing portfolio of products, which address a host of respiratory, parasitic and reproductive issues," says Marv Jahde, Marketing Manager, Equine Products for Intervet. "Intervet products, such as Regu-Mate® (altrenogest), Panacur® (fenbendazole) POWERPAC, Flu Avert® I.N., Prodigy® and Encevac® vaccines, are a testament to Intervet’s commitment to keeping horses healthy and at peak performance."

Intervet recommends horse owners consult with their veterinarians to develop vaccination protocols appropriate to their horses’ needs. For more information about Prestige V and the full line of Intervet equine products, horse owners can contact Intervet Customer Service at
1-800-441-8272 or visit www.intervetusa.com.

Intervet Inc. (www.intervetusa.com) is an affiliate of Intervet International, one of the world’s leading animal-health companies. The company is a leader in research and dedicated to the development, production and marketing of innovative, high-quality animal-health products such as Regu-Mate® (altrenogest), Panacur® (fenbendazole) POWERPAC, Safe-Guard® (fenbendazole) Equine Paste Dewormer, Flu Avert® I.N., Prestige® and Encevac®. Intervet International employs more than 4,800 personnel and maintains a global distribution network of subsidiary companies and agents in 120 countries. Prodigy, Havlogen, Prestige, Regu-Mate, Safe-Guard, Panacur and Encevac are registered trademarks of Intervet Inc.


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