Production and Marketing of Veterinary Products
Freeze Dried Live Vaccine – Avian Metapneumovirus infection in chickens and turkeys (aMPV) – 1439 SHS strain – SPF origin
Turkey Rhinotracheitis Avian metapneumovirus (aMPV) is an acute, highly contagious upper respiratory infection in turkeys (rhinotracheitis) and chickens (swollen head syndrome), marked by coughing, sinus swelling, and nasal discharge. It predisposes birds to secondary infections, potentially leading to high mortality. Both live and inactivated vaccines are available.
| Composition | Each dose contains a mild Avian Reovirus S1133 strain, at least 10 [sup]4.5[/sup]TCID50. |
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| Indications | Vaccination of breeding stock against viral arthritis/tenosynovitis caused by Reovirus infection. |
| Indications for use | Use by instructions of a veterinarian. |
| Administration and dosage | Reconstitution: Reconstitute the vaccine immediately before use by transferring 4.0 ml of diluents (Diluent for Vir 119) 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. |
| Comments | • Vaccinate healthy chicks only. |
| Withdrawal period | Nill |
| Storage | Vaccine: Store at 2ºC-8ºC, protected from direct sunlight. |
| Presentation | Vaccine: Each box contains 10 vials of 1,000 or 2,000 doses. |
