Dosing and administration

Description

Poulvac^® E. coli is recommended as an aid in the prevention of disease caused by Escherichia coli
(E. coli) Presentation:

• 10 x 5,000 doses
• 10 x 20,000 doses

Composition: Live E. coli bacterium
Formulation: Live culture
Withholding period: 21 days before slaughter

Vaccination programs

Chickens: Vaccinate healthy chickens at 1 day of age or older by coarse spray or drinking water as an aid in the prevention of disease caused by E. coli. A second vaccination is recommended for long-lived birds at 12 to 14 weeks of age.

Turkeys: Vaccinate by coarse spray to healthy turkeys at 3 days of age as an aid in the prevention of disease caused by E. coli. Follow with a second dose at 3 weeks of age.

Directions for spray administration

Zoetis Layer School training: Best practices for spray vaccination with Poulvac E. coli in aviary housing systems

Zoetis Layer School training: Best practices for spray vaccination with Poulvac E. coli in floor-raised housing systems

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Precautions

For veterinary use only.

• If possible, vaccinate all susceptible birds on the premises at the same time.
• For 10 to 14 days after vaccinating, avoid carrying vaccine particles on shoes, clothing, etc., into areas where there are nonvaccinated birds.
• Concurrent use of antibiotics with this vaccine is not recommended.

Storage and handling

• Store in the dark at 35° F to 45° F (2° C to 7° C).
• Use entire contents when first opened.
• Burn containers and all unused contents.

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