Newcastle Disease Virus Vaccine

Newcastle Disease Virus vaccine is indicated for healthy chickens to aid in the prevention of Newcastle Disease.

Prophylaxis: To protect healthy chickens from Newcastle Disease (respiratory issues, neurological signs, high mortality).
Risk Reduction: For flocks in areas with known outbreaks, in close contact with waterfowl, where exposure is likely.
Age-Specific Vaccination: Initial vaccination for day-old chicks, with boosters for older birds (e.g., 2 weeks, 4 weeks) using appropriate strains like B1 or LaSota.

Ocular/Nasal (Eye/Nose Drops): A single drop is placed in the bird’s open eye (waiting for a blink) or nostril (waiting for inhalation). This is common for young chicks and often done with live vaccines.
Drinking Water: Vaccines are mixed into water, often after making birds thirsty (e.g., by withholding water). All birds must drink the vaccine within a short time (e.g., 30 mins).
Coarse Spray (Aerosol): A coarse spray is applied above the birds, allowing them to inhale the vaccine. This is efficient for large flocks.
Intramuscular (IM) Injection: A dose (e.g., 0.5 ml) is injected into the breast, thigh, or the neck muscle. This is often used for inactivated vaccines as boosters.
Subcutaneous (SQ) Injection: Injected under the skin, usually in the lower neck.