Strain |
Description |
F |
Lentogenic. Usually used in young chickens but suitable for use as a vaccine in chickens of all ages. |
B1 |
Lentogenic. Slightly more virulent than F, used as a vaccine in chickens of all ages. |
La Sota |
Lentogenic. Often causes post vaccination respiratory signs, used as a booster vaccine in flocks vaccinated with F or B1. |
V4 |
Avirulent. Used in chickens of all ages. |
V4-HR |
Avirulent. Heat Resistant V4, thermostable, used in chickens of all ages. |
I-2 |
Avirulent. Thermostable, used in chickens of all ages. |
Mukteswar |
Mesogenic. An invasive strain, used as a booster vaccine. Can cause adverse reactions (respiratory distress, loss of weight or drop in egg production and even death) if used in partially immune chickens. Usually administered by injection. |
Komarov |
Mesogenic. Less pathogenic than Mukteswar, used as booster vaccine. Usually administered by injection. |