FIELD VACCINATION 3.2.2 Using a Pump System A water pump can be used to drive the vaccine into the water lines. Water pump vaccination requires a closed water system (nipple drinker lines). A hose is connected to the water line and the vaccine is pumped from a container(s) through the hose into the water line. Before Vaccination » Flush the drinker lines with fresh water to eliminate residues. Vaccine Preparation COBB VACCINATION MANAGEMENT GUIDE » Calculate the amount of water needed so the vaccine is consumed in about 90 minutes. This amount should be approximately 30% of the daily water intake. » Prepare the vaccine following manufacturer’s instructions and guidelines in section 3.2.
Mix vaccine into a container or containers large enough to hold the required volume of water. Vaccine Administration » Put the end of the hose that is conntected to the water line into the container with the vaccine. Start the pump to inject the water lines with the vaccine. » Open the end of the drinker line to improve flow. One staff member must observe the water coming out of the end of the drinker line until the dyed solution (the vaccine) is visible (see photos). When the dye is visible, close the end of the drinker line. » Lower the drinker lines to allow the chickens to consume the vaccine.
» If more than one container was neccessary to mix the volume of vaccine required, alternate the containers of mixed vaccine until all the vaccine doses are consumed. 20