Marek’s vaccine
Our Marek’s vaccine is indicated for active immunization against Marek’s disease. Marek’s disease (MD) is characterized by a variety of clinical signs which include neurological symptoms, chronic wasting and the development of multiple lymphomas that manifest as solid tumours in the viscera and musculature.
- Marek’s vaccines are usually administered at hatch or at 18 days of embryonation in the egg.
- Always use MD vaccines as directed by your veterinarian.
- Store the vaccine at 2ºC-8ºC, protected from direct sunlight.
Composition
- Each dose contains live freeze-dried HVT FC-126 strain.
Marek’s vaccine: Dosage and reconstitution
- Reconstitution: Reconstitute the vaccine immediately before use by transferring 4.0 ml of diluents to the vaccine vial using a sterile needle and syringe.
- Shake the vial to ensure complete reconstitution.
- Transfer the entire contents into the diluents vial.
- Dosage: 0.2 ml per chick.
Administration of Marek’s vaccine
- By intramuscular or subcutaneous route.
Withdrawal period
- None.
Precaution
- Vaccinate healthy chicks only.
- Always ensure vaccination equipment is clean and free of disinfectants.
- The vaccine should not be mixed with anything other than the diluent supplied.
- Reconstituted vaccine should be used within 2 hours.
- Shake the bottle containing the vaccine suspension before and during use.
- Discard and destroy unused contents and empty vials.
- Use entire contents of the vial when first opened.
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