AVIBLUE™: KEY TO SAFE AND EFFECTIVE SALMONELLA VACCINE DELIVERY IN POULTRY
Optimising Salmonella vaccine application via drinking water is critical to successfully protect poultry flocks.
Water quality and water distribution are often overlooked and may play a major part in failed Salmonella vaccine responses.
AviBlue™ protects 'in water' vaccines such as AviPro Salmonella Duo™ during the vulnerable period of administration. It contains a combination of neutralising agents that buffer the effects of contaminants found in both tap and bore-hole water.
Why use AviBlue for poultry vaccines?
When most live vaccines are added to drinking water, the antigen count (or titre) can gradually decrease, affecting the vaccine's potency. This reduction is often due to poor water quality. Water containing chlorine, heavy metals, acidifiers or disinfectants can significantly lower the survival rate of the micro-organism in suspension1.
For poultry producers striving to achieve effective Salmonella prevention, AviBlue stabilises the vaccine in drinking water, ensuring a consistent dose reaches each bird.
Unlike standard dyes, AviBlue is specifically formulated to protect the vaccine during administration, helping to control Salmonella in poultry and supporting a healthier flock.
Most live vaccines are re-suspended into drinking water, the antigen count (titre) may inevitably reduce over time. This is due to the natural survival rate of the micro-organism in water suspension. The survival rate of the antigen is radically reduced in water of sub-optimal quality1.
What is sub-optimal water quality?
Water that contains chlorine, heavy metals, acidifiers and disinfectants that will reduce or destroy the vaccine antigen.
Instant Salmonella protection for poultry
AviBlue’s unique formulation as an effervescent granule speeds up the dissolving process, providing immediate protection for live vaccines in poultry drinking water.
This ensures faster, more efficient vaccine administration, enhancing Salmonella prevention and vaccine stability from the moment it enters the drinker system.
Visible protection for poultry flocks
» Stabilises the water when applying vaccines such as AviPro Salmonella Duo via drinking water
» Protects poultry vaccine efficacy in sub-optimal water conditions
» Visualises water flow in the drinker line
» Has resealable packaging with a measuring cap, for reduced wastage
How to use AviBlue
Add AviBlue to the drinking water at a concentration of one level capful for every 200 litres of water.
When using dosing pumps, ensure the total amount of water to be consumed is calculated and the equivalent quantity of AviBlue is used.
For example, to treat 1,000 litres of drinking water at a dose rate of 2% add five capfuls of AviBlue to the 20 litres of stock solution.
When using AviBlue to protect the effectiveness of poultry vaccines, it is important to use the correct amount.
General guidelines on water requirements per bird
How many AviBlue caps to use for your total volume? (for a dose rate of 2%)
General guidelines on daily water intake for commercial chicks
1. Dye Trial 2009-1. Lab no: 09-2473. Elanco data on file.
