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New directions in Newcastle control
Advances in vaccine technology
are helping to reduce mortality,
performance losses and stress
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Download this issue (1.61mb)Change in ND vaccination strategy yields big benefits in Mexico
Field experience in Mexico has
demonstrated the value of a
recombinant vaccine for
controlling Newcastle disease
— including cases complicated
by other types of viral
respiratory infection, says
Ángel Mosqueda Taylor, DVM.
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Reducing stress in ND programs aids broiler performance
Broilers appear to perform
better the first weeks of life
if the Newcastle disease
vaccine they receive is one
that causes less stress,
according to nutritionist
Robert Teeter, PhD.
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New technology simplifying ND vaccination and control
Replacing a conventional ND or ILT vaccine with a recombinant can simplify the schedule, improve control and provide a good return, says biologist Francisco Ríos.Click here to read...
Winning the war on Newcastle
Delair Bolis, head of the global poultry business unit for Merck Animal Health, says producers are winning the battle against ND with innovative vaccination strategies.
SPRAYCOX II retooled for ND-IB vaccination
Spray cabinet arrives ready to spray ND-IB and coccidiosis vaccines for greater speed, efficiency in the hatchery.
Pathological impact of
Italy 02 IB virus studied
CEO vaccines for
ILT given in water
replicate differently
'Poor flock immunity'
blamed for ND outbreaks
Two-vaccine protocol protects broilers against new IB variants
New research provides further evidence that broilers can get broader protection with PROTECTOTYPE program.Click here to read...
Genetic drift & shift
Changes in the infectious bronchitis (IB) virus occur due to mutations or recombinationClick here to read...
New approach needed for ND control
Laura Villarreal, DVM, talks about the challenges of Newcastle disease and the benefits of using a recombinant vaccine.
Pilgrim's back on track with gentle ND program
Pilgrim’s Scott Westall, DVM, reports that reducing stress and vaccine reactions can go a long way toward successful Newcastle control.
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