Description
Nobilis Gumboro D78 is a live vaccine against Infectious bursal disease (Gumboro) in chickens.
Composition
Active components per dose:
- Live I.B.D. virus strain D78: ≥ log4.0 TCID50
Formulation
A freeze-dried pellet.
Target species
Chickens.
Indications
Vaccination of chickens against Infectious Bursal Disease.
Vaccination programme
Nobilis Gumboro D78 can be administered to birds of 7-28 days of age. Strain D78 is effective in the
face of the maternally derived antibody level usually existing in flocks at 7-28 days of age. The optimal
time for vaccination depends on the level of the maternally derived antibodies. When there is a very
variable antibody level it is advisable to vaccinate the chickens twice with an interval of one week
between doses. Nobilis Gumboro D78 can also be safely administered at one day of age to birds with
a low level of maternal antibodies, or none at all.
Dosage
One dose per bird.
Method of administration
Drinking water.
The vaccine should be dissolved in the volume of water which will be consumed by the birds within
approx. 2 hours.
Spray method.
The vaccine should be dissolved in water at the rate of 1000 doses per litre. It should be used as a
coarse spray evenly over the birds at a distance of 30 to 40 cm.
Intranasal/intraocular instillation.
The vaccine should be dissolved in physiological saline solution (usually 30 ml per 1000 doses) and
administered by means of a standardized dropper. One drop should be applied from a height of a
few centimeters into one nostril or one eye.
Note: An Intervet oculo/nasal diluent is commercially available in several countries.
Withholding period
None.
Presentation
A box of 10 vials each containing 1000, 2500, 5000 or 10000 doses.
Storage
Store between 2-8°C in the dark.
Precautions
- Wash and disinfect hands and equipment after vaccination.
- Vaccinate only healthy birds.
- Each vial should be used immediately after opening.
Contra-indications and Warning
When used according to instructions: None.
Further information
Dispose of empty or part-used vials in accordance with local regulations.
Publication date: 1st June 2005
