Live vector frozen vaccine
For in ovo and subcutaneous administration
For the active immunization of chickens against Newcastle Disease and Marek’s Disease
VECTORMUNE®ND
COMPOSITION
VECTROMUNE® ND contains a genetically engineered Marek’s Disease virus of serotype 3 (turkey herpesvirus or HVT) expressing a key protective antigen of Newcastle Disease virus. The vaccine is presented in a frozen cell- associated form.
INDICATIONS
VECTROMUNE® ND is recommended for use in healthy one-day-old chicks or in 18 to 19-day-old embryonated chicken eggs as an aid in the prevention of Newcastle Disease and Marek’s Disease
ADMINISTRATION AND DOSAGE
Prior to use, the vaccine must be thawed and diluted appropriately with the vaccine diluent as stated in the package insert. Immediately is the vaccine and mix occasionally to ensure uniform suspension of cells.
For in ovo administration, embryos are inoculated with one full dose of vaccine (in 0.05 or 0.1 ml diluent/dose).
For day-old vaccination, one-day-old chicks are subcutaneously vaccinated with one full dose of vaccine (in 0.2 ml of diluent/dose) in the back of the neck.
STORAGE
Store this vaccine in liquid nitrogen
1,000; 2,000 or 4,000 dose ampules