Inactivated IB+

Composition:

Each dose contains not less than a pre-inactivation titer of 1 x 106.9 EID50 of Avian Infectious Bronchitis virus. 

Indication:

An inactivated strain developed for use in breeder hens and commercial layers to give broad protection against various strains of Infectious Bronchitis, as they are the two most serious and common bronchitis strain that infect chicken flocks. It also provides high levels of parental immunity in the progeny.

Vaccination Program:

  • The birds should be ‘primed’ with a mild or intermediate strain of live virus Infectious Bronchitis vaccine at least 4 weeks prior to administration of this inactivated vaccine.
  • The vaccine should be administered at 16-20 weeks of age. 
  • A dose of 0.5 ml per bird is recommended.
  • If birds are held for a second year, breeders should revaccinate during molt. 

Administration:

This vaccine should be brought to room temperature before use. It must be injected subcutaneously in the lower neck region using standard aseptic techniques. Ensure that all birds in the flock are properly vaccinated, but do not vaccinate within 42 days of slaughter.

Pack Size and Storage:

The vaccine is available in 500 ml polypropylene bottles and 18 bottles are packed per case. Each bottle contains 500 and 1000 doses of the vaccine. Protect the vaccine from light and store between 2°C and 8°C; do not freeze it.