Attention to detail is key to successfully vaccinating broiler flocks against infectious laryngotracheitis (ILT), according to a poultry health expert.
Tim Cummings, DVM, senior technical services veterinarian, Zoetis, said managing ILT outbreaks can be a struggle for some producers.
But with careful administration of vaccines — and paying close attention to flock reactions — it is possible to control outbreaks of the highly contagious virus.
Speaking to Poultry Health Today, Cummings said producers’ primary goal should be to keep ILT off farms through rigorous biosecurity measures, including stringent cleaning procedures and limiting visitors to the farm.
But if they suspect the virus — which is a reportable disease — has made it onto their farm, a positive diagnosis is the crucial first step. Read more