Vaccination Regime
Dr. iCows’ Diary,
Oct 24th 2018
Dear Dr. iCow,
What vaccinations should I give my poultry?
From iCow Smart Farmer, Bismarck, Narok County, Kenya
Dear Bismarck,\
The following is vaccination schedule for some epidemic chicken diseases.
Young chicks at 1 day old are given Marek’s vaccine, given subcutaneously, is done at commercial hatcheries.
Gumboro vaccine @10 days of age and @ 18 days of age, given in drinking water.
Newcastle vaccine is given @21 days, 8 weeks, 18weeks and thereafter every 3 months, given in drinking water or through eye drops.
Fowl pox vaccine is given @ 3 weeks and 6 weeks and is given as a wing jab.
Fowl typhoid vaccine is given @ 8 weeks of age and given by intramuscular injection.
Please follow the recommended chicken vaccination program. Dial *285# for more on chicken vaccination. Preventive vaccination against these epidemic diseases is the most successful control method. Observe strict sanitation, hygiene and keep a clean environment. Please advise the neighbors to vaccinate their chicken and especially against Newcastle disease.
Thank you.
Your friend and advisor, Dr. iCow.