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Innovax-ND-IBD Concentrate and Solvent for Suspension for Injection for Chickens

Active ingredient: Cell-associated live recombinant turkey herpesvirus

Form

Injection

Species

Chickens

Manufacturer

Intervet International B.V.

VMD MA No.

EU/2/17/213/001-002

What it's used for

For active immunisation of one-day-old chicks or 18–19 day-old embryonated chicken eggs: - - bursal disease (IBD) virus, - virus. Onset of immunity: ND: 4...

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Clinical information

Innovax-ND-IBD Concentrate and Solvent for Suspension for Injection for Chickens — SPC Details

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

For active immunisation of one-day-old chicks or 18–19 day-old embryonated
chicken eggs:
-
-
bursal disease (IBD) virus,
-
virus.
Onset of immunity: ND: 4 weeks of age
IBD: 3 weeks of age
MD: 9 days
Duration of immunity: ND: 60 weeks
IBD: 60 weeks
MD: entire risk period

Revised: February 2024
AN: 01428/2022
None.
None known.
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 section “Contact details” of the package leaflet.
Vaccinate healthy animals only.

Special precautions for use in animals
As this is a live vaccine, the vaccine strain is excreted from vaccinated birds and may
spread to turkeys. Safety trials have shown that the strain is safe for turkeys.
However, precautionary measures have to be followed in order to avoid direct or
indirect contact between vaccinated chickens and turkeys.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal
product to animals
The handling of liquid nitrogen should take place in a well-ventilated area.
Innovax-ND-IBD is a virus suspension packed in glass ampoules and stored in liquid
nitrogen. Before withdrawing ampoules from the liquid nitrogen canister, protective
equipment consisting of gloves, long sleeves and a facemask or goggles should be
worn. In order to prevent serious wounds, by either the liquid nitrogen or the
ampoules when removing an ampoule from the canister, hold the palm of the
(gloved) hand holding the ampoule away from the body and face. Care should be
exercised to prevent contaminating the hands, eyes and clothing with the ampoule
content. CAUTION: The ampoules have been known to explode on exposure to
sudden temperature changes. Do not thaw in hot water or ice-cold water. Thaw the
ampoules in clean water at 25 °C – 27 °C.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment:
Not applicable.
Other precautions
Not applicable.
Safety and efficacy data are available which demonstrate that Innovax-ND-IBD can be
mixed in the same solvent and administered by the subcutaneous route with Nobilis
Rismavac. For this mixed use, an onset of immunity of 5 days has been demonstrated
for MD.
Safety and efficacy data are available which demonstrate that Nobilis ND Clone 30 or
Nobilis ND C2 or Nobilis IB Ma5 or Nobilis IB 4-91 can be administered (not mixed) to
day-old chicks that are vaccinated either by the subcutaneous or by the in ovo route
with Innovax-ND-IBD. For such associated use, an onset of immunity of 3 weeks
(when used with Nobilis ND Clone 30) and 2 weeks (when used with Nobilis ND C2),
has been demonstrated for ND.
No information is available on the safety and efficacy of this vaccine when used with
any other veterinary medicinal product except the products mentioned above. 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.
Concentrate:
Store and transport frozen in liquid nitrogen (below -140 °C).
Solvent:
Store below 30 °C.
Container:
Store liquid nitrogen container securely in an upright position in a clean, dry and well-
ventilated room separated from the hatching/chicken room.
water at 25°C – 27 °C. Gently swirl the ampoule(s) to disperse the contents. In
order to protect the cells, it is important that the ampoule content is mixed,
immediately after thawing, with the solvent.

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.

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