Fowl Pox
The disease is slow spreading.
It is recognised by the characteristic pox lesions on the comb, wattles and non-feathered parts of the body and/or in the upper respiratory and digestive tract. The affected chickens show poor weight gain and a drop in egg production.
Fowl pox is spread by biting insects as well as direct transmission. The virus can survive for years in the pox scabs.
If layers are threatened by fowl pox occurring near by and are not adequately protected, vaccinate chickens immediately with Chick-N-Pox. This vaccine can be given to hens in lay, without the risk of causing pox or affecting egg production.
Products
Chick N' Pox
A mild fowl pox vaccine suited for use in regions where the early protection of replacement pullets is required prior to 6 weeks of age.
Poxine
Prepared from a field strain of fowl pox, this vaccine is highly immunogenic and is recommended for vaccination of birds older than 6 weeks of age. Administration is via wing stabber.
AE-Poxine
A combination of two vaccines designed to help immunise healthy laying pullets against avian encephalomyelitis (AE) and fowl pox. The combination vaccine is administered via wing stabber from 8 weeks of age through to 14 weeks of age.
