Poultry
About Infectious Bursal Disease
Infectious bursal disease (IBD) is a widespread immunosuppressive illness of young chickens that is linked to increased mortality, reduced flock uniformity and higher rates of processing rejects. Chickens infected with IBD also face a much higher susceptibility to other poultry diseases. Symptoms of the clinical disease can include depression, watery diarrhea, ruffled feathers and dehydration.
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IBD is highly contagious and there are no medications available to treat it. However, IBD can be controlled through vaccination programs – including subcutaneous application for layers, breeder flocks and broilers to increase early-life protection by maternal (passive) immunity, followed by in ovo vaccination to extend protection through active immunity.
Innovax®-ILT-IBD is the first ever dual-construct HVT vaccine to protect against IBD, in addition to Infectious Laryngotracheitis and Marek’s disease, in a single, non-reactive vaccine that can be administered via subcutaneous or in ovo application at the hatchery. Using the safer, more effective HVT-vaccine foundation, this breakthrough innovation protects against three diseases in one dose.
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