Nama Vac BD

Infectious Bursal Disease Vaccine Standard
Type 1, Intermediate strain

  Lyophilized (freeze-dried) live vaccine for vaccination of chickens against Infectious Bursal Disease (Gumboro) .

Description

  • It is a live CEO virus vaccine derived from embryonated SPF hen's eggs. It has been lyophilized in vials and sealed under vacuum to preserve the stability.

Composition

Each dose contains not less than 106 EID50 of standard type 1, Intermediate strain of IBD virus. 

Indications

  • This vaccine is recommended for vaccination of chickens against Infectious bursal disease for both initial vaccination of chickens with maternal antibody and for revaccination.

Vaccination schedule

  • This vaccine is recommended for use as early as 1 week of age or older in chickens with low or variable levels of maternal antibody where early challenge exists.
  • A second dose should be given 10 to 14 days later.
  • In areas of high IBD challenge and in chicks with high levels of maternal antibody, schedule should be determined after checking for maternal antibody titer, on the advice of a qualified veterinarian.
  • Breeder flocks should be given a booster dose between 8 to 14 weeks of age, to ensure more uniform antibody response after inactivated vaccination.

Administrations

  • Drinking water method :
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    • Drinking water vaccination should be done during the cooler part of the day.
    • Remove any disinfectant or sanitizer water for 24 hours prior to and after vaccination.
    • Rinse all waterers with clean water prior to vaccination.
    • It is recommended that no water be given for at least one hour before vaccination
      to allow birds to get thirsty. This shall ensure that all birds get an equal share of vaccine.
    • Dissolve vaccine in the drinking water as per schedule mentioned in the pack insert, supplied with vaccine.
    • Provide ample drinking water space to all the bids.
  • Intraocular (eye-drop) method (For 1000, 500 and
    200 dose sizes) :
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    • Combine the diluents with vaccine and mix well.
    • Place the dropper over the vial containing vaccine solution.
    • Hold the chick with one eye turned up. Apply one drop of vaccine in to open eye and hold until bird swallows.

    Precautions

    1. Attention ! Infectious bursal disease live virus can cause inflammation of the eye and eyelids of humans. Do not allow vaccine to come into contact with eyes.
    2. Birds clinically ill or weakened by transport should not be vaccinated.
    3. Do not combine vaccine with diluents until ready for use.
    4. Use entire content of the vial when first opened.
    5. Do not vaccinate within 21 days before slaughter.
    6. All used vials and unused content should be disposed safely.
    Storage
    Store between + 2°C ( 35°F) to 7°C (45°F).
    Pack

    Available in lyophilised vials of 200, 500, 1000, 2000 dose sizes.
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