Egg drop syndrome – 1976 (EDS –’76) is a viral disease of chickens and quail, is characterized by a decrease in egg production accompanied by a reduction in egg quality. The syndrome is caused by an adenovirus with transmission occurring vertically and horizontally.
Incubation period: 10-24 days.
The major symptoms are a variable decrease in egg production and the production of abnormal eggs.
| Indications | The vaccine is recommended for vaccination of chickens against Egg Drop Syndrome '76. |
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| Indications for use | Use by instructions of a veterinarian. Vaccinate only a healthy flock. Apply stringent aseptic procedure. Warm vaccine to room temperature (20ºC-25ºC), just before use. Shake well before and during use. For future layers use at least 2-4 weeks prior to the onset of egg production. Discard remained unused vaccine. |
| Administration and dosage |
0.5 ml per bird. S.C. |
| Comments | Do not expose vaccine to direct sunlight. In case of injecting oil emulsion to human, see a physician immediately |
| Storage | Store at 2ºC-8ºC. Do not freeze. |
| Presentation | 500 ml bottle containing 1,000 doses |