HOUSING SYSTEMS BIOSECURITY HOUSING & BROODING EARLY MANAGEMENT LIGHTING NUTRITION HEALTH HATCHING EGG MANAGEMENT 97 97 LOHMANN › MANAGEMENT GUIDE Always keep records of all vaccinations and vaccine serial numbers. Always follow the manufacturers recommendations. Always use full dose. Check the expiration date of the vaccine. The vaccine must not be used after this date. Always keep records of all vaccinations and vaccine serial numbers. Only vaccinate healthy flocks. At least 10 days between two vaccinations against respiratory diseases (ND, IB, ILT, aMPV …). At least 3 weeks between live and inactivated vaccines (same pathogen) (priming and boosting). At least 4 weeks between two inactivated vaccines (same pathogen). Always respect national regulations. General guidelines for vaccination DRINKING WATER VACCINATIONS are not labour intensive but must be carried out with the greatest care to be effective. The water used for preparing the vaccine solution must not contain any disinfectants. The amount of vaccine solution should be calculated for complete consumption within 2–4 hours. Use water stabilisers to protect live vaccines against chlorine, heavy metals or biofilms in water to ensure vaccine efficacy. INDIVIDUAL VACCINATIONS such as injections and eyedrops are very effective and generally well tolerated but also very labour intensive. SPRAY VACCINATIONS are not labour intensive and are highly effective, but may occasionally have side effects. For chicks up to the age of 3 weeks apply only coarse spray. Use distilled water for vaccination that is free of of chlorine or disinfectants. VACCINATION METHODS
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