Use of BHK 21-adapted mesogenic Newcastle disease virus for primary vaccination of chicks


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Authors

  • K KUMANAN
  • K VIJAYRANI
  • M PARTHIBAN
  • V D PADMANABAN

Abstract

The use of BHK21-adapted mesogenic 'Komarov' strain of Newcastle disease virus for primary vaccination of chicks was studied. The efficacy of the vaccine was assessed by haemagglutination inhibiting antibody litres and challenge experiments. The BHK21-adapted virus was safe and polent for priming the chicks hy oculonasal route. Further studies are in progress.

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Author Biographies

  • K KUMANAN
    Department of Animal Biotechnology, Madras Veterinary College, Madras 600 007
  • K VIJAYRANI
    Department of Animal Biotechnology, Madras Veterinary College, Madras 600 007
  • M PARTHIBAN
    Department of Animal Biotechnology, Madras Veterinary College, Madras 600 007
  • V D PADMANABAN
    Registrar, TNV ASU, Madras, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Madras, Tamil Nadu 600 007

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Vol. 64 No. 5 (1994)

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How to Cite

KUMANAN, K., VIJAYRANI, K., PARTHIBAN, M., & PADMANABAN, V. D. (2013). Use of BHK 21-adapted mesogenic Newcastle disease virus for primary vaccination of chicks. The Indian Journal of Animal Sciences, 64(5). https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJAnS/article/view/30577