... Replication, coverage vary among MD vaccination programs for long-lived birds
Jan 20, 2022Susan Spiegel
DISCOVERIES: Marek’s disease (MD) vaccination programs for breeders and layers can vary significantly in the replication and coverage they provide, a finding that should be considered when planning...
... Marek’s disease control takes careful attention to detail
Dec 22, 2021Susan Spiegel
The evolution of Marek’s disease virus (MDV) has increased the pathogen’s virulence. Besides the tumors MDV is known for producing, the virus can lead to a multitude of other problems.
... Marek’s disease vaccination needed now more than ever
May 25, 2021Susan Spiegel
By Guillermo Zavala, DVM, MAM, MSc, PhD, Dipl. ACPV
Adjunct Professor, University of Georgia
President, Avian Health International, LLC
Flowery Branch, Georgia (USA)
... Pathways to protection: How one vaccine decision can affect options for managing other diseases in broilers
Apr 22, 2021PHT Editor
Broiler operations want to provide the best disease protection for the least cost, but deciding which vaccines to use and when can be a daunting task.
... Poulvac® Procerta™ HVT-ND provides advantages of a recombinant plus 19-day onset of immunity
Nov 02, 2020Susan Spiegel
Poulvac®️ Procerta™️ HVT-ND provides producers with all the advantages of a recombinant vectored vaccine while protecting chickens against Newcastle and Marek’s diseases as early as 19 days...
... Zoetis further expands poultry portfolio with vectored vaccine for Newcastle and Marek’s diseases
Jan 21, 2020PHT Editor
Zoetis has further expanded its poultry vaccine portfolio with the introduction of Poulvac® Procerta™ HVT-ND, a vectored recombinant vaccine that protects broiler chickens against Newcastle and...
... Halting in ovo vaccination not a good option for managing hatchery bacteria
Oct 22, 2018Susan Spiegel
Higher 7-day mortality from bacterial infections in the hatchery is no reason to stop in ovo vaccination for Marek’s and other diseases, according to a consulting poultry veterinarian.
... Three research-proven ways to maximize Marek’s disease control
Oct 07, 2018Susan Spiegel
By Tarsicio Villalobos, DVM,
Zoetis
... Marek’s and Salmonella: John Smith, DVM, offers insights on two new broiler-vaccination trends
Aug 23, 2018Susan Spiegel
John Smith, DVM, poultry veterinarian for Alectryon in Baldwin, Georgia, shared ideas with Poultry Health Today on two changes in broiler-vaccination strategies in the US poultry industry.
... New Marek’s test helps ensure successful vaccination, biosecurity
Oct 23, 2017Susan Spiegel
A new test is helping producers in Europe better protect their flocks against Marek’s disease (MD).
... Better accuracy, hatchability, protection seen in birds vaccinated with dual-needle system
Mar 27, 2017PHT Editor
Broiler studies demonstrate that a dual-needle
in ovo delivery system yields more accurate vaccine placement, better hatchability and better disease protection compared to a single-needle...
... Successful Marek’s disease vaccination: The devil is in the details
Jun 14, 2016PHT Editor
By Don Ritter, DVM, ACPV
Senior Director of Health Services and Food Safety
Mountaire Farms Inc.
... Environmental risk analysis helps ensure best results with in ovo vaccination
Aug 31, 2015PHT Editor
By
Tarsicio Villalobos, DVM
Director, Technical Service, Biodevices
Zoetis Inc.
... Increased CVI988 vaccine use credited with decline in Marek’s disease
Jan 15, 2014wpengine
Increased use of CVI988/Rispens vaccines is credited with declines in the incidence of Marek’s disease (MD), according to investigators from USDA‘s Agricultural Research Service.
... Better protection shown with recommended Marek’s disease vaccine dose in two genetic lines
Jan 15, 2014wpengine
The recommended dose of two Marek’s disease virus (MDV) vaccines provided better protection in two genetic lines of meat-type chickens compared to a lower dose, the results of a recent study show,...
