Vaccination
Vaccination
| Day | Vaccine | Administration Method |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Day | F1 strain (against Newcastle disease) | Through Nasal Drop |
| 13 Day | IBD(G) strain (against Gumboro disease) | Eye Drop |
| 20th Day | Lasota (against Newcastle disease) | In drinking water with skim milk @ 3-5 g/liter water |
2.6.1 Care During Vaccination
- Vaccinate only healthy flocks.
- Do not vaccinate during very hot and very cold weather conditions.
- Store vaccines in a refrigerator at 2-8°C.
- Maintain the cold chain until the vaccine is administered.
- Never expose the vaccine to direct sunlight.
- Never use frozen diluents.
- Keep diluted vaccine in a cool condition.
- Use the diluted vaccine within one hour of preparation.
- Destroy the leftover vaccine, along with its container, by boiling and dispose of them safely.
- Dispose of the empty ampoules by burial.
- A minimum of six to seven days gap should be given between two vaccinations.
- Do not vaccinate in early stages (within 10 days) through drinking water.
- Note down the batch number, expiry date, name of the manufacturer, dealer, and other details for future reference.
- Stick the vaccine label in the flock record book/sheet on the day of vaccination.
2.6.2 Vaccination by Drinking Water
- Stop the application of water sanitizer for 12 hours before and after vaccination.
- Withdraw drinking water two hours prior to vaccination (one hour during summer).
- Scrub waterers thoroughly.
- Use clean water free from chlorine or disinfectants.
- Add skim milk powder at 3-5 g/liter of water and leave for 30 minutes.
- Handle the vaccine properly and distribute evenly in all drinkers.
