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cord-011899-ukrk8nej	Bidewell, Cornelia	Suspected adverse reaction to erysipelas vaccine in sheep	2020-06-13		.txt	text/plain	734	51	60	THE APHA and the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) would like to draw vets' attention to potential adverse reactions associated with the use of porcine vaccines in sheep, especially if footrot vaccines have previously been administered. Lameness due to erysipelas had been diagnosed in a previous lamb crop, so in January 2020, following cascade principles, ewes were vaccinated with Porcilis Ery (MSD Animal Health) (2 ml intramuscularly) six to seven weeks before the start of lambing. In the twin-bearing group, within 48 hours of vaccination, four sheep had died, 18 had aborted and 12 showed signs of severe lethargy and anorexia. The abortions were attributed to the suspected adverse reaction and a report was submitted to the VMD. There have been a small number of adverse reaction reports made to the VMD following the use of porcine erysipelas vaccine in sheep. In addition, veterinary surgeons are reminded to report any suspected adverse reactions to the VMD at www.	./cache/cord-011899-ukrk8nej.txt	./txt/cord-011899-ukrk8nej.txt