Description

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.