Indications

This product has been shown to be effective for the vaccination of healthy chickens 1 day of age or 4 days of age against coccidiosis due to E. acervulina, E. brunetti, E. maxima, E. mivati, E. necatrix and E. tenella.

Advantages

Faster protection – Superior performance

• Controlled dose stimulates early, mild, predictable immune response to six species of Eimeria parasites important in chicken production
• Early vaccination stimulates uniform immunity, which is not complicated by skip-a-day feeding programs
• Convenient and flexible administration methods are adapted to different management practices
• Ideal product to be used in parent stock and commercial pullets reared on cages or on the floor
• Can be used in rotation with anticoccidial products to restore sensitivity to coccidiostats
• Manufactured using SPF birds provides increased biosecurity

Diseases/Parasites

• Eimeria acervulina
• Eimeria brunetti
• Eimeria maxima
• Eimeria mivati
• Eimeria necatrix
• Eimeria tenella

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.

Spray Cabinet Administration

FOR CHICKENS 1 DAY OF AGE

The vaccine should be prepared (or mixed) at the rate of 210 ml of distilled water per 1000 doses of vaccine. Each 100 chicks should receive 21 ml of vaccine solution (dye may be added as a marker).

Feed Spray Administration

FOR CHICKENS 4 DAYS OF AGE

1. Do not use any medicated drinking water or water disinfectant 24 hours before and after vaccination or during vaccination.
2. Feed sprinkled on paper under the feed line increases the exposure of chicks to the vaccine.
3. Dilute the vaccine at a ratio of 1000 doses/400 ml of non-chlorinated water. Mix well and place in a clean garden type pressure sprayer.
4. Spray the diluted vaccine over the surface of the feed. Agitate the sprayer during administration.
5. For best results, the vaccine should be sprayed on all of the feed just prior to consumption by the chickens.
6. Avoid wetting the feed. Proper application will only dampen the surface of the feed.
7. Allow the chicks sufficient time to ingest the oocysts on the feed before placing more feed in the pans or on the paper.

Supplied

10 x 1,000 doses

10 x 5,000 doses

Cautions

1. VACCINATE ONLY HEALTHY CHICKENS.
2. This product is not ordinarily recommended for use with prestarter or starter feeds containing coccidiostats.
3. Birds must have access to their droppings as reinfection is required to induce immunity.
4. All chickens should be vaccinated at the same time.
5. Use entire contents when first opened.
6. Do not vaccinate within 21 days before slaughter.
7. Store vaccine at 2° to 8° C (35° to 46° F). Do not freeze.
8. Inactivate unused contents before disposal.
9. Do not mix with other products, except as specified on this label.
10. In case of human exposure, contact a physician.
11. Contains gentamicin as a preservative.
12. FOR ANIMAL USE ONLY.

Notice

This product is not hazardous when used according to directions supplied. 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.

Resources

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

References

*Data on file, Merck Animal Health