Vaccines and vaccination programs
- Vaccination Program for Commercial Ducklings
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Viral/bacterial |
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Age |
Route |
Vaccine |
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Riemerella anatipestifer |
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1 day |
Aerosol |
Live vaccinea
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|
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10-14 day |
Drinking water |
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3 wk |
SC |
Bacterinb |
A) live, avirulent vaccine consisting of the three major serotypes (1, 2, and 5) of R anatipestifer
b) A formalin-inactivated cell suspension of the three major serotypes (1, 2, and 5) of R anatipestifer is recommended for preventive immunization on farms where the disease is endemic or epidemic.
Ducklings should not be vaccinated within 21 days of slaughter