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AviPro ND C131 Lyophilisate for Suspension for Chickens and Turkeys

Active ingredient: Newcastle disease virus

Form

Lyophilisate

Species

Chickens Turkeys

Manufacturer

Elanco GmbH

VMD MA No.

52127/5099

What it's used for

Active immunisation of chickens and turkeys against Newcastle disease to reduce clinical signs and mortality. Chickens: Onset of immunity: 3 weeks after va...

Full indications, dosage and side effects ↓

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Clinical information

AviPro ND C131 Lyophilisate for Suspension for Chickens and Turkeys — SPC Details

Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 27 Mar 2026.

Active immunisation of chickens and turkeys against Newcastle disease to
reduce clinical signs and mortality.
Chickens:
Onset of immunity: 3 weeks after vaccination (7 days in seronegative chickens
when vaccinated at 14 days of age).
Duration of immunity: 8 weeks after vaccination
Turkeys:
Onset of immunity: 2 weeks after vaccination
Duration of immunity: 8 weeks after vaccination

None.

Chickens:
Common
(1 to 10 animals / 100 animals
treated):
Respiratory tract disorders* like cough and
sneezing.
*3 – 15 days after vaccination. This does not influence the performance of the
birds.
Severity and duration of adverse reactions are dependent on the (maternal)
immune status as well as the general health condition of the chickens at the
time point of vaccination.

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Turkeys:
None.
Reporting adverse events is important. It allows continuous safety monitoring
of a veterinary medicinal product. Reports should be sent, preferably via a
veterinarian, to either the marketing authorisation holder or the national
competent authority via the national reporting system. See also the last
section of the package leaflet for contact details.

Vaccinate healthy birds only.

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See also section 4.7
Maternally derived antibodies (MDA) may interfere with the development of a
protective immune response following vaccination.

Special precautions for use in animals
Chickens:
The vaccine virus is excreted with faeces up to 12 days and may spread to
susceptible animals by contact infection. However, ND negative contact
animals do not show sero-conversion until 15 days after contact.
Turkeys:
The vaccine virus is excreted for less than 14 days after vaccination.
The vaccine virus may spread to susceptible non-vaccinated turkeys without
inducing any clinical symptoms.
Transmission of the vaccine strain to ducks and geese is harmless. In pigeons
slight pathological findings were observed in the respiratory tract, but no
clinical symptoms occurred.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary
medicinal product to animals:
ND-virus can induce conjunctivitis upon contact to eyes. Therefore, during
spraying, eye- and inhalation protection (face mask/visors) must be worn.
Upon contact of the product to eyes seek medical advice.
Wash and disinfect hands and equipment after application.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment:
Not applicable.
Other precautions
Not applicable.

No information is available on the safety and efficacy of this vaccine when
used with any other veterinary medicinal product. A decision to use this
vaccine before or after any other veterinary medicinal product therefore needs
to be made on a case by case basis.

Store and transport refrigerated (2 C – 8 C).
Protect from light.
Do not freeze.

used.
The addition of skimmed milk powder (2 – 4 g/l water) or skimmed milk
(20 – 40 ml/l water) may positively influence the stability of the vaccine.
Skimmed milk powder or skimmed milk must be carefully mixed with the water
before dilution of the vaccine.
3. Remove aluminium-cap. Open the stopper of vaccine bottle under
water and dilute the contents completely.

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4. For easy handling the vaccine should be prepared in a small container
(about 1 litre). Rinse the vial carefully and empty it completely. The vaccine
suspension is then diluted in a larger vessel (5 – 10 l) and mixed well again.
The complete content of the vaccine vials should be used for one flock or
drinking water system only. Splitting of the diluted vaccine may lead to dosage
errors.
5. To the vaccine suspension fresh cold water is added to a final volume
that will be consumed by the birds within 1 – 2 hours. In case of doubt the
uptake of water should be established the day before vaccination.

This information is sourced from the official Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) published by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD). It is provided for informational purposes only and does not replace professional veterinary advice. Always consult your vet before administering any medication.