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Paramyxovirosis vaccination plan

The most effective way of controlling paramyxovirus infection is by active immunisation of all pigeons with chevivac-P200 in addition to hygiene measures. All pigeons in the affected area should be vaccinated.

• Timing of vaccination:
  All pigeons that appear healthy may be vaccinated. Do not vaccinate clinically ill and debilitated pigeons.
  Suitable times for vaccination are given below:
  Breeding stock: 4-6 weeks before mating.
  Young pigeons: 4 days before weaning in the nest.
  Racing pigeons: 4-6 weeks before the start of the racing season.
  Show pigeons: 4-6 weeks prior to exhibitions.
  
  
• Vaccine:
  For the purposes of active immunisation, a vaccine is available which confers a stable immunity within 2-3 weeks of vaccination. This immunity should be renewed and extended at the appropriate time before it wears off by means of a booster.
  
  chevivac-P200
  Dose: 0.2 ml per pigeon
  Application: strictly subcutaneous injection, administered dorsally in the neck in the direction of the tail, but not immediately behind the head.
  Duration of immunity: 12 months
  
  
• Additional measures:
  The following measures ensure that vaccination is successful, thus safeguarding the health and performance of the pigeons:
  - birds to be kept under the correct conditions
  - the best possible diet to strengthen the condition
  - administration of livimun^® to boost the specific immune reaction
  - give the birds multivitamin EB12
  - protect the flock against the introduction of pathogens.
  
• Special advice:
  If vaccination against paramyxovirus cannot be carried out before the age of 21 days, but at a later stage, a preventive treatment with adenosan is recommended, starting 3 days before vaccination until 4 days after vaccination.
  

Vaccination plan for the active immunisation against the paramyxovirus infection in pigeons

Duration of treatment		Week 1							Week 2							Duration of Immunity
Days		1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14
Breeder’s checklist
chevivac-P200	vaccination															12 month
livimun®	drinking water or feed
multivitamin EB12	drinking water

necessary treatment
optional back-up treatment

Immunisation against paramyxovirus infection - Table of requirements for the flock

Product and duration of treatment	Dosage	Total requirements for 100 pigeons (entire treatment period)
chevivac-P200 1 injection	0.2 ml = 1 dose per pigeon	doses packages	100 1
livimun® 8 days	20 ml per 2 litres or the daily feed ration of 40 pigeons	ml bottles	400 2
multivitamin EB12 2 days	½ sachet per litre or 2 caps. per pigeon and day	sachets packages capsules packages	5 1 400 4

chevita - Requirement calculation: Paramyxovirus vaccination

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