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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.
  

Paramyxovirosis