Indications

This product has been shown to be effective for the vaccination of healthy chickens 1 day of age against tenosynovitis/viral arthritis.

Advantages*

• Safe for use in day of age broilers
• Natural non-pathogenic strain is not attenuated and cannot revert to virulence
• No interference with serotype 2 and serotype 3 Marek’s disease vaccines
• Excellent protection against virulent challenge with reovirus
• Protection in the presence of maternal antibody

Diseases/Parasites

• Tenosynovitis/Reovirus Arthritis

Vaccination Programs

Many factors must be considered in determining the vaccination program for a particular farm or poultry operation. To be fully effective, the vaccine must be administered to healthy receptive birds held in proper environment under good management. In addition, the response may be modified by the age of the birds and their immune status. Seldom does 1 vaccination under field conditions produce complete protection for all individuals in a given flock. The amount of protection required will vary with the type of operation and the degree of exposure that a flock is likely to encounter.

Administration

Method of Vaccination:
1. For subcutaneous administration: inoculate each day-old chicken with a full dose (0.2 ml).
2. Use entire contents of diluent bag within 1 hour after mixing.
3. After reconstitution, the vaccine should be kept cool and gently agitated frequently.

Supplied

1 x 2000 does ampules

Caution

1. VACCINATE ONLY HEALTHY CHICKENS.
2. All chickens should be vaccinated at the same time.
3. Use entire contents when first opened.
4. Do not vaccinate within 21 days before slaughter.
5. Store vaccine in liquid nitrogen at a temperature below -150°C (-238°F).
6. ONCE THAWED, THE PRODUCT SHOULD NOT BE REFROZEN.
7. Inactivate unused contents before disposal.
8. Do not mix with other products, except as specified on the label.
9. In case of human exposure, contact a physician.
10. Contains gentamicin as a preservative.
11. FOR ANIMAL USE ONLY.

Notice

This vaccine has undergone rigid potency, safety and purity tests, and meets Merck Animal Health, U.S. and local regulatory requirements. It is designed to stimulate effective immunity when used as directed, but the user must be advised that the response to the product depends upon many factors, including, but not limited to, conditions of storage and handling by the user, administration of the vaccine, health and responsiveness of the individual chickens and the degree of field exposure. Therefore, directions should be followed carefully. A safety data sheet (SDS) is available upon request. This and any other consumer information can be obtained by calling Merck Animal Health Customer Service at 1-800-211-3573.

Records

Keep a record of vaccine, quantity, serial number, expiration date, and place of purchase; the date and time of vaccination; the number, age, breed, and locations of chickens; names of operators performing the vaccination and any observed reactions.

Contact our sales or technical services representatives to help design a custom vaccination program.

For additional information, please see the product label.
For more information regarding efficacy and safety data, go to productdata.aphis.usda.gov.

*Data on file, Merck Animal Health