Zoetis has developed an interactive map in which professionals in the world of poultry farming have access to the epidemiology of avian infectious bronchitis (BIA) in Spain.
Worldwide in distribution and highly contagious, BIA can cause losses of up to 50% by falls from laying in adult layers, in addition to being able to cause permanent damage to the oviduct in pullets (the so-called “false layers”) and respiratory and renal signs in broilers.
In this way, IB-Map allows consult the prevalence of the different strains of infectious bronchitis by autonomous communityin different years (from 2017 to the present) and by type of affected bird (layer, breeder or broiler).
Undoubtedly, very valuable information given the great variability of the BIA virus to know what is the current panorama of this disease in different regions of Spain, or understand the evolution over time, and consequently be able to select the best tools for its control.
Data that has been possible to obtain thanks to the samples sent by producers from all over Spain over the years and to the use of Multiplex PCR, a technique that allows obtaining a more complete vision of the strains circulating in the field.
COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM FOR THE CONTROL OF AVIAN INFECTIOUS BRONCHITIS
The vaccination is configured as a essential tool, among others, to increase the resistance of birds to the challenges of BIA. Thus, it is highly recommended that the selected vaccines understand the variants present in the area in question and that the chosen vaccination program incorporates the widest possible range of strains, especially in long-lived birds (laying and breeding hens). Hence the enormous interest in maps like the new IB-Map.
In this sense, one of the most virulent and prevalent strains in Spain is the QX strain, against which Zoetis offers the innovative Poulvac® IB Qxa live attenuated vaccine that provides homologous protection within the vaccination plans against the aforementioned variant.
On the other hand, the company also has the vaccine Poulvac® IB H120 to deal with Massachusetts-type strains in the case of broilers, laying hens and breeders.
The vaccine Poulvac® IB Primer completes the Zoetis offer against BIA by providing protection against H120 and D274 strains. poulvac® IB QX y Poulvac® IB Primer can be applied from the first day of life and throughout the duration of the production cycle during laying.
