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Poulvac TRT Lyophilisate for Oculonasal Suspension for Turkeys

Active ingredient: Avian pneumovirus

Form

Lyophilisate

Species

Turkeys

Manufacturer

Zoetis Belgium S.A.

VMD MA No.

60021/3053

What it's used for

Onset of immunity: 3 weeks after vaccination. Duration of immunity: 14 weeks after vaccination.

Full indications, dosage and side effects ↓

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Clinical information

Poulvac TRT Lyophilisate for Oculonasal Suspension for Turkeys — SPC Details

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

Onset of immunity: 3 weeks after vaccination.
Duration of immunity: 14 weeks after vaccination.

Only disinfectant-free and/or antiseptic free materials should be used for the
preparation of vaccine suspension.
Spray:
The vaccine should be reconstituted with water of good quality at room temperature,
e.g. deionised water or good quality drinking water. Treat water with milk powder if
necessary but ensure there are no particles which may block the spray nozzle.
Remove the aluminium cap from the vaccine vial. To reconstitute the lyophilised
vaccine, the rubber stopper should be removed whilst the vial is immersed in a clean
plastic measuring jug containing 0.2 - 0.5 litre of water (as noted below for sprayer
types). Half fill the vial with water, replace the stopper and shake to reconstitute any
remaining lyophilised vaccine.
Pour into the jug and stir carefully to ensure even dispersal of the vaccine.
The vaccine should then be added to the sprayer.
The quantity of water depends on the method of administration:
Hand spray: 0.2 L/1,000 birds.
Knapsack spray: 0.5 L/1,000 birds, if the birds are housed on the ground.
0.25 L/1,000 birds, if the birds are housed in a battery.
Automatic spray equipment: 0.15 - 0.50 L/1,000 birds (hatchery).
If administered by spray, spray equipment, providing a droplet size of 0.12 - 0.15 mm
has to be used (hand spray, knapsack spray, automatic spray equipment). The
distance from the spraying head to the birds must be approximately 50 cm. Hold birds
in boxes for approximately 30 - 45 minutes. Ensure the temperature of the holding
area is 70 - 80 
Spray application is only to be carried out in housings which can be closed properly.
Turn off ventilation fans, if any, to avoid air movement.
Eye drop/nose drop:
30-50 ml/1000 birds, 0.03-0.05 ml/eye or nostril.
Reconstitute vaccine by dissolving in deionised water for eye drop or nose drop at the
rate of 30-50 ml to 1,000 doses. The deionised water should be at room temperature.
Remove the aluminium cap and rubber stopper from the vaccine vial and add
deionised water from 30-50 ml to half fill the vial. Replace the rubber stopper and
shake so that all the vaccine material is completely dissolved. Pour the vaccine
concentrate into the rest of the 30-50 ml and mix well.
Administer by dropper at the rate of one drop (0.03-0.05 ml) per bird into the eye or
nostril. The use of standardised droppers is recommended. Hold the bird so that one
eye is pointing upwards and allow one drop of vaccine to fall into the eye or nostril.
Ensure that the nasal drop is inhaled. Birds should swallow during vaccination.

None.

Turkeys:
Rare
(1 to 10 animals / 10,000 animals
treated):
Nasal discharge
, Respiratory tract disorder
1
Mild, may occur from day 7 to 8 post vaccination.
May occur between day 10 and 21 post vaccination for 1-2 days.
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.
The use of the vaccine in turkeys older than 10 days does not induce sufficient
protection due to the resistance against TRT increasing with age.

Special precautions for safe use in the target species:
In order to prevent risks of dissemination of the vaccine in the site, all the birds at the
same site should be correctly vaccinated.
Do not vaccinate in mixed breeding farms where turkeys and other avian species,
except chickens, are raised. The virus contained in the vaccine was shown to spread
for approximately 10 days. This spreading appeared to be without any consequence
for chickens.
There is a possibility that the virus may be disseminated to other avian species and
care should be taken to avoid contact with other birds.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal
product to animals:
If the vaccine is administered by spray, personal protective equipment consisting of
safety goggles and a dust mask or a helmet with filtered air circulation should be worn.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment:
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).
Do not freeze.
Keep the container in the outer carton.
Protect from light.

Zero days.

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.