Description 
Live vaccine for the active immunization of chickens against Marek’s Disease. Cell associated vaccine based on the Turkey Herpes Virus and SB1 strain.

Formulation 
Frozen cell suspension, in liquid nitrogen.

Indications 
Immunization of chickens against Marek’s Disease. For use when very virulent strains of MDV (vvMDV) are prevalent.

Vaccination 
Vaccinate at day-old.

Dosage 
0.2 ml per chick.

Method of administration 
The vaccine is administered subcutaneously in the neck or intramuscularly in the leg. The vaccine ampoule should be kept in an ice bath and frequently agitated.

Withholding period 
None

Presentation 
Ampoules, each containing 1000 or 2000 doses.
Nobilis Marexine CA 126 + SB1 is a combined live vaccine against Marek’s Disease, consisting of:

• One ampoule containing both the FC-126 strain of Turkey Herpes Virus and the SB1 strain of the chicken herpes virus. 
• A bottle of sterile diluent.

The vaccine ampoules are inserted in metal cylinders and shipped in a liquid nitrogen container.

Storage 
Store in liquid nitrogen (-196°C).
Ampoule: Store in a liquid nitrogen container.
Diluent: Store at room temperature.
Container: Store the liquid nitrogen container securely in an upright position in a dry, well-ventilated area and away from incubator intakes and chicken boxes. 
  
Contra-indications 
When used according to instructions: None.

Further information 

• Do not mix with other vaccines. 
• Dispose of empty or part-used vials in accordance with local regulations.
• Keep vaccine ampoules frozen in liquid nitrogen until ready to vaccinate. 
• Only use vaccine that has been thawed immediately prior to use.

Precautions

• Both liquid nitrogen container and vaccine should be handled only by properly trained personnel, taking care to observe the safety precautions for handling liquid nitrogen and materials at very low temperature. 
• Care should be taken to prevent contaminating hands, eyes and clothing with the vaccine. 
• Entire contents of the bottle must be used within 2 hours after reconstitution.