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Vaccination
What is the best way to vaccinate the broilers?
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5 Replies
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According to the instructions listed on the label for each vaccine
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1. In-Ovo Vaccination: When: Day 18 of incubation (before hatching). How: Automated machines inject the vaccine into the egg. Used for: Marek’s disease, Infectious Bursal Disease (IBD). Best for: Large commercial hatcheries
2. Subcutaneous or Intramuscular injection: When: At day-old (usually at the hatchery). How: Manual or automatic injection, often in the neck or thigh. Used for: Marek’s disease, Gumboro (if not in-ovo). Best for: Day-old chicks before delivery to farm
3. Drinking water vaccination: When: Typically at 7 days, 14 days, or as needed. How: Vaccine is dissolved in water and given during a period of thirst. Used for: Newcastle Disease (ND), Infectious Bronchitis (IB), IBD. Best for: Easy, low-stress mass vaccination. Important: Withhold water 1–2 hours before to ensure birds drink
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4. Eye drop / Nasal drop (Oculo-nasal): When: For precise application, typically 7–14 days old. Used for: Lasota (ND), IB vaccines. Advantage: Accurate dose delivery and fast immune response
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5. Spray vaccination: When: Day-old and/or during rearing. How: Fine mist sprayed over birds. Used for: IB, ND, and others. Best for: Fast application in large flocks, often at hatchery
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Noted with thanks
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Mass Vaccination Methods (for large flocks):
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- Spray: This is a common and effective method for respiratory vaccines like Newcastle Disease (ND) and Infectious Bronchitis (IB).<source-footnote ng-version=”0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER” _nghost-ng-c1211439601=””><sup _ngcontent-ng-c1211439601=”” data-turn-source-index=”4″></sup></source-footnote> A coarse spray is generally preferred to ensure the birds inhale larger droplets, reaching the upper respiratory tract and eyes.<source-footnote ng-version=”0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER” _nghost-ng-c1211439601=””><sup _ngcontent-ng-c1211439601=”” data-turn-source-index=”5″></sup></source-footnote> This method is often used in hatcheries for day-old chicks or in poultry houses.<source-footnote ng-version=”0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER” _nghost-ng-c1211439601=””><sup _ngcontent-ng-c1211439601=”” data-turn-source-index=”6″></sup></source-footnote><sources-carousel-inline ng-version=”0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER” _nghost-ng-c3185455596=””> <sources-carousel _ngcontent-ng-c3185455596=”” hide-from-message-actions=”” _nghost-ng-c538198158=””></sources-carousel></sources-carousel-inline>
- Drinking Water: This is a convenient method for live vaccines, particularly for diseases targeting the gut, like Infectious Bursal Disease (IBD).<source-footnote ng-version=”0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER” _nghost-ng-c1211439601=””><sup _ngcontent-ng-c1211439601=”” data-turn-source-index=”7″></sup></source-footnote> It requires careful preparation to ensure all birds receive an adequate dose. Withholding water for a period before vaccination can help ensure uniform consumption.<source-footnote ng-version=”0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER” _nghost-ng-c1211439601=””><sup _ngcontent-ng-c1211439601=”” data-turn-source-index=”8″></sup></source-footnote> Adding skim milk powder to the water can help stabilize the vaccine.Mass Vaccination Methods (for large flocks):
Spray: This is a common and effective method for respiratory vaccines like Newcastle Disease (ND) and Infectious Bronchitis (IB). A coarse spray is generally preferred to ensure the birds inhale larger droplets, reaching the upper respiratory tract and eyes. This method is often used in hatcheries for day-old chicks or in poultry houses.
Drinking Water: This is a convenient method for live vaccines, particularly for diseases targeting the gut, like Infectious Bursal Disease (IBD). It requires careful preparation to ensure all birds receive an adequate dose. Withholding water for a period before vaccination can help ensure uniform consumption. Adding skim milk powder to the water can help stabilize the vaccine.
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When the weather is cold, it should be mixed with water and fed.(Ma5+Clone 30 & Gumboro 228E)
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