Heptavac P Plus supply secure for late March

As a key supplier of vaccines for sheep in Northern Ireland, we remain committed to producing these vaccines for our customers, with managing supply constraints a key priority for our company.

We have been taking several steps to increase vaccine production levels, including upgrading the equipment within our manufacturing network and shifting resources to maximise capacity.

These actions have put us in a stronger position than in previous years to meet customer demand. However, despite our best efforts, several factors continue to negatively impact our supply chain, meaning there will still be supply constraints.

We aim to support our customers during this time by allocating vaccine stock where possible, in line with historical demand at an individual customer level.

Jack O’Connor, Ruminant Business Unit Director at MSD Animal Health stated: “We are currently experiencing a constraint on the supply of Heptavac P Plus, and there is limited stock available in the market at present. We are expecting large deliveries across 100ml, 250ml and 500ml pack sizes throughout March.

"To receive the most up-to-date information on the availability of the vaccine in your area, please contact your vet or your usual supplier.”

Heptavac P Plus is used for the active immunisation of sheep as an aid in the control of clostridial diseases and pasteurellosis.