Poulvac IB H120
Active ingredient: Infectious bronchitis virus
Form
Lyophilisate
Species
Manufacturer
Zoetis UK Limited
VMD MA No.
42058/5121
What it's used for
For the active immunisation of chickens (broilers, future layers or breeders) in order to reduce the detrimental effect on the ciliary activity resulting f...
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Poulvac IB H120 — SPC Details
Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 27 Mar 2026.
to reduce the detrimental effect on the ciliary activity resulting from infection with
infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) Massachusetts serotype strains, which is related to
the development of respiratory clinical signs.
Onset of immunity: 25 days after vaccination.
Duration of immunity: 16 weeks.
Revised: January 2025
AN: 01177/2024
Very rare
(<1 animal / 10,000 animals
treated, including isolated
reports):
Respiratory signs
1
Generally mild and transient in nature.
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 section 16 of the package leaflet for contact
details.
Revised: January 2025
AN: 01177/2024
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.
Special precautions for use in animals
The vaccine strain can spread to unvaccinated chickens. Special precautions should
be taken to avoid spreading of the vaccine strain to unvaccinated chickens. It is
recommended to vaccinate all birds on a site at the same time.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal
product to animals
Personal protective equipment consisting of goggles and dust masks or a helmet
with filtered air circulation should be worn when handling the veterinary medicinal
product especially while vaccination according to the spraying method.
Personnel involved in attending vaccinated chickens should follow general hygiene
principles (changing clothes, wearing gloves, cleaning and disinfection of boots).
Special precautions for the protection of the environment:
Not applicable.
Other precautions
Not applicable.
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.
Protect from light.
Do not freeze.
5. IMMUNOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
Pharmacotherapeutic group: Immunologicals for aves, domestic fowl, live viral
vaccines, avian infectious bronchitis virus (IBV).
ATCvet code: QI01AD07
This vaccine is intended to stimulate active immunity against Massachusetts strains
of infectious bronchitis virus (IBV).
Revised: January 2025
AN: 01177/2024
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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