Indications

This product has been shown to be effective for the vaccination of healthy chickens 1 day of age or older against Newcastle disease and infectious bronchitis virus, Massachusetts and Arkansas types.

Advantages*

• Safe to use for hatchery application
• Mild reaction
• Highly immunogenic protection against ND and broad-spectrum protection against IB
• Provides cross protection against all Arkansas type of IB viruses
• Excellent immunity when used as a fi eld boost

Diseases/Parasites

• Infectious Bronchitis (IB) – Ark type
• Infectious Bronchitis (IB) – Mass type
• Newcastle disease (ND)

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.

Coarse Spray Administration

FOR CHICKENS ONE DAY OF AGE

1. Use rehydrated vaccine as indicated for specific coarse spray vaccination machine. For example, a machine which dispenses 20 ml to a box of 100 chickens; total volume for 2,000 doses is 400 ml, and 10,000 doses is 2,000 ml of deionized water. Mix thoroughly.
2. Add the vaccine solution to reservoir on the machine.
3. Prime and adjust machine as instructed in manual accompanying the specific machine.
4. Place boxes holding 100 chickens each on the conveyor belt or in machine. Activate spray head.

FOR CHICKENS ONE DAY OF AGE OR OLDER

Calculate the water volume needed. for example, a machine which dispenses 21 mL to a box of 100 chickens – total volume for 25,000 doses is 5,250 mL of non-chlorinated water. For coarse spray in chicken houses, follow manufacturer’s direction for the particular spray machine. Add rehydrated vaccine and mix thoroughly.

CAUTION

1. VACCINATE ONLY HEALTHY CHICKENS.
2. All chickens should be vaccinated at the same time.
3. The revaccination of laying hens with live Newcastly/bronchitis vaccine may be detrimental to the flock.
4. Use entire contents when first opened.
5. Do not vaccinate within 21 days before slaughter.
6. Store at 2º to 8ºC (35º to 46ºF). Do not freeze.
7. Inactivate unused contents before disposal.
8. Do not mix with other products, except as specified on this label.
9. In case of human exposure, contact a physician.
10. Contains gentamincin as a preservative.
11. WARNING: Newcastle virus occasionally causes conjunctivitis in humans. Avoid any contact of vaccine with eyes.
12. FOR ANIMAL USE ONLY.

Supplied

10 X 25,000 doses

Caution

1. VACCINATE ONLY HEALTHY CHICKENS.
2. All chickens should be vaccinated at the same time.
3. The revaccination of laying hens with live Newcastle/bronchitis vaccine may be detrimental to the flock.
4. Use entire contents when first opened.
5. Do not vaccinate within 21 days before slaughter.
6. Store at 2° to 8°C (35° to 46°F). Do not freeze.
7. Inactivate unused contents before disposal.
8. Do not mix with other products, except as specified on this label.
9. In case of human exposure, contact a physician.
10. Contains gentamicin as a preservative.
11. WARNING: Newcastle virus occasionally causes conjunctivitis in humans. Avoid any contact of vaccine with eyes.
12. 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.

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