FIELD VACCINATION 3.2 Water Vaccination (cont.) Vaccine Administration » Pour the reconstituted vaccine into the drinkers. For water tank, water pump or medicator and proportioner specific information on priming and distribution see following sections (3.2.1, 3.2.2, and 3.2.3, respectively). » If using hand drinkers, redistribute drinkers if necessary. » Walk through the house at least 2 to 3 times to check if the birds are drinking and to encourage all birds to drink. COBB VACCINATION MANAGEMENT GUIDE » The birds should drink all the vaccine solution within two hours, but not less than 1 hour.
Post Vaccination » Record all vaccine information and any problems that may have occurred with the birds or the vaccination process. This information may be important for evaluating the results. » Check 25 birds from each pen or house for evidence of dye in the mouth (see photo). Over 95 % of birds evaluated should have stained mouths. » All medication, disinfectants and chlorine must be suspended from the drinking water for 24 hours after vaccination. 18