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Poulvac Bursine 2 Lyophilisate for Suspension for Spray Vaccination or for use in Drinking Water for Chickens

Active ingredient: Infectious bursal disease virus

Form

Lyophilisate

Species

Chickens

Manufacturer

Zoetis UK Limited

VMD MA No.

42058/5137

What it's used for

For the active immunisation of broilers, and future layers/breeders to reduce clinical signs caused by Infectious Bursal Disease virus.

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Clinical information

Poulvac Bursine 2 Lyophilisate for Suspension for Spray Vaccination or for use in Drinking Water for Chickens — SPC Details

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

For the active immunisation of broilers, and future layers/breeders to reduce
clinical signs caused by Infectious Bursal Disease virus.

None.

Revised: July 2024
AN: 01264/2023

Chickens (broilers and future layers/breeders):
Very common
(>1 animal / 10 animals treat-
ed):
Bursal of Fabricius degeneration
, Other
immune system disorder
Very rare
(<1 animal / 10,000 animals
treated, including isolated
reports):
Application site reaction
,
Avian systemic disorder
1
The veterinary medicinal product produces increasing bursal damage on bird to
bird passage and this is accompanied by a degree of immunosuppression.
Reactions are usually transient.
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 the package leaflet for respective contact
details.

Vaccinate healthy animals only.
Maternally derived antibodies (MDA) can interfere with the development of active
immunity. Where it is likely that recent field infection or vaccination of the parent
flock has stimulated a high antibody titre and consequently a high level of MDA,
the timing of the vaccination programme should be planned accordingly.
Very virulent Infectious Bursal Disease virus can breakthrough higher maternal
antibody levels than vaccine virus.
Field infection is capable therefore of reaching birds before vaccine has a chance
to take. Only use as part of a complete Infectious Bursal Disease control
programme involving hygiene, biosecurity, management, stocking density and
disinfection, etc. Overwhelming levels of field virus may overcome vaccinal
immunity.

Special precautions for use in animals
The vaccine virus can spread to in contact birds.
Care should be taken to ensure that the vaccine virus does not spread to
unvaccinated birds. It is recommended to vaccinate all chickens on a site at the
same time. Cleaning and disinfection of the premises is advisable between
flocks.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary
medicinal product to animals
If spray vaccination is applied, the user must at least protect their eyes with
safety goggles and nose and mouth with a dust mask. A helmet with filtered air
circulation may be used instead. It is recommended to wash and disinfect hands
and equipment after vaccinating.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment
Not applicable.
Other precautions
Not applicable.

Revised: July 2024
AN: 01264/2023

interaction
Safety and efficacy data are available which demonstrate that this vaccine can be
administered on the same day but not mixed with Zoetis’s live avian infectious
bronchitis virus, strain H120 in 1 day old broilers.
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.

Store and transport refrigerated (2 °C – 8 °C).
Protect from light.

Zero days.
5. IMMUNOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
Pharmacotherapeutic group: immunologicals for Aves, live viral vaccines
for domestic fowl.
ATCvet code: QI01AD09
To stimulate active immunity against Infectious Bursal Disease virus (Gumboro
Disease).
The vaccine contains the live intermediate IBDV strain Lukert.

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.