Avishield IB QX Lyophilisate for Oculonasal Suspension/use in Drinking Water for Chickens

In drinking water use: from 7 days of age.
Administer one dose per animal by either coarse spray, oculonasal or in drinking
water use. Where the number of chickens is between the standard dosages, the next
higher dosage should be used.
After reconstitution the vaccine appears as a clear to slightly opalescent suspension.
1. Coarse spray
It is recommended to reconstitute 1000 doses of the vaccine in 150 - 300 ml of
distilled water. The number of doses to be used corresponds to the number of birds
in the flock.
The volume of water for reconstitution should be sufficient to ensure an even
distribution when sprayed onto the birds, and will vary according to the age of the
birds being vaccinated and the management system, however at least 150 – 300 ml
of water per 1000 doses is suggested.
The reconstituted vaccine suspension should be spread evenly over the correct
number of chickens, at a distance of 30 – 40 cm using a coarse spray (targeted
average droplet size of 150 - 170 micrometers), preferably when the chickens are
sitting together in dim light. The spray apparatus should be free from sediments,
corrosion and traces of disinfectants and ideally should be used for vaccination
purposes only. During and after vaccination ventilation should be switched off in
order to avoid turbulences.
When mixing this product with Avishield IB H120 and Avishield IB GI-13, use the
same total volume of water as for a single application. For example, 1000 doses of
Avishield IB QX, 1000 doses of Avishield IB H120, and 1000 doses of Avishield IB
GI-13 should be reconstituted in a total of 150-300 ml of water.
2. In drinking water use
Reconstitute the vaccine in cool and clean water without traces of chlorine, other
disinfectants or impurities in a number of doses corresponding to the number of birds
to be vaccinated.
The vaccine should be reconstituted immediately before use.
The volume of water for reconstitution depends on the age of the birds, the breed,
the management practice and weather conditions.
In order to determine the quantity of water in which the vaccine will be reconstituted
for the vaccination of chickens in a younger age category (until third week of life), the
following guideline applies:
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thousand of chickens in the 7th day of life = 1 x 7 = 7 L).
It is important to reconstitute the vaccine in an amount of water which will be drunk
within 1.5 - 2.5 hours (taking into account the different types of drinking systems for
poultry).
In order to make the birds thirsty, withdraw the supply of drinking water up to 2 hours
prior to vaccination (depending on the air temperature).
Always make sure that there is food available when vaccinating. Birds will not drink if
they have no food to eat. The drinking system should be clean, without traces of
chlorine, other disinfectants or impurities.
3. Oculonasal use
Reconstitute 1000 doses of the vaccine in 100 ml distilled water.
A dose of reconstituted vaccine is 0.1 ml, i.e. two drops of a standardised dropper (of
which the droplet size is known and consistent), irrespective of poultry age, weight
and type. Instil one drop (0.05 ml) into an eye and one drop (0.05 ml) into a nostril.
Ensure that the nasal drop is inhaled before releasing the bird.