Description 
Live vaccine for the active immunization of chickens against Avian Rhinotracheitis caused by Avian Rhinotracheitis virus infections.

Composition 
Active components per dose:
Live ART strain BUT 1 # 8544: >= 3.0 log¹⁰ TCID₅₀

Formulation 
A freeze-dried pellet.

Indications
Immunization of chickens against Avian Rhinotracheitis caused by Avian Pneumovirus.

Vaccination 
The vaccine can be used in chickens from day-old onwards. In case of early field infections, 2 vaccinations are required, the first vaccination at day 1 of age.

Dosage 
One dose per bird.

Method of administration 

Coarse spray method.
Dissolve the vaccine in cool, clean water of at least drinking water quality. Open the vials under water. The spray apparatus should be free of disinfectant (used for vaccination purposes only).

The reconstituted vaccine should be sprayed evenly over the correct number of birds from a distance of 30-40 cm. The volume of water used for reconstitution depends on the spray apparatus used. 
  
Intranasal / intraocular instillation.
Reconstitute the vaccine in an appropriate diluent (Intervet’s special diluent, Diluent Oculo Nasal). One drop should be applied into one of the nares or into one eye. The handler should ensure that the nasal drop is inhaled by the bird.
 

Withholding period 
None

Presentation 
Boxes of vials each containing 1000 doses.

Storage 
Store at a temperature of  2-8°C in the dark.

Contra-indications 
When used according to instructions: None.

Further information 
Dispose of empty or part-used vials in accordance with local regulations.

Precautions

• Wash and disinfect hands and equipment after vaccination.
• Vaccinate healthy birds only. 
• Each vial should be used immediately after opening.
• Avoid interference between live viruses with a preference for the respiratory tract by ensuring an interval of 14 days between vaccinations. 
• Do not mix with other vaccines.