VACCINATE AGAINST PESTE

FIGHTING AGAINST

DES PETITS RUMINANTS

Obtain herd immunity Vaccinate all animals:

for sheep or goats • older than 3 months • in good health

Ensure the quality Respect the cold chain

of vaccines at every step

• Obtain vaccines through official channels
(national laboratory or Directorate of
Veterinary Services)
• Check the expiration date
• Ensure the absence of mold or flaking
The vaccine comes in the form of a solid
freeze-dried tablet to be diluted.
Most PPR vaccines do not withstand heat.
The methods of preservation must be strictly
respected: always consult the instructions before
use.
Once diluted, the vaccine should be stored at
4°C and used within 2 to 3 hours.

Dilute the vaccine with the product provided by the manufacturer

Dilution should be performed just before vaccination.

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Inject the vaccine

Check the injection site and method of
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2 Restrain the animal

Use sterile needles and syringes (avoid chemical

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disinfectants for sterilisation)

4 Ensure there is no air bubble in the syringe

Inject 1ml of vaccine subcutaneously or

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In the case of a subcutaneous injection, verify that
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the vaccine does not spill out of the animal
 Marking vaccinated animals

Marking makes it possible to prove vaccination and avoid vaccinating the same animal twice.

Different methods exist:

Marking with an ear notch clamp (highly recommended)

1 Restrain the animal

Make the notch on the lower part of the animal’s left ear. • Safe for the animal
2 Avoid the vascularised part (risk of significant bleeding)
• Low-cost and quick
procedure
3 Disinfect the marking area
• Easy identification of
4 Clean and disinfect the clamp between each animal vaccinated animals

Tattooing Cutting pliers Paint or marker pencil Ear tag

• Complicated and • Possibility of significant • Temporary • Expensive

slow procedure
• Difficult to identify
vaccinated animals
injury, deterrent for
• Must be replaced if
breeders
lost
• Could tear the ear

Good biosecurity Raising awareness

practices among farmers

Certain rules must be respected to avoid introducing and Vaccination is the perfect time to inform
spreading diseases during vaccination. farmers about:
Between each herd: • Risks related to PPR
• The benefits of vaccination
• The importance of contacting a
veterinarian for any suspicion of
disease
• Biosecurity measures
Change Disinfect Wash hands
disposable reusable and disinfect
material equipment boots

The Regional Sahel Pastoralism Support Project (PRAPS) is implemented in collaboration

with CILSS, ECOWAS, WAEMU and the World Bank Group.
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