Turkey Herpes Virus Vaccines Found to Be Effective Against Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Hens, Study Reveals

Research conducted by Wageningen University & Research (WUR; the Netherlands) attested that two turkey herpes virus (HVT)-H5 vaccines were effective against highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in laying hens. The vaccines can be administered in eggs or to day-old chicks in the hatchery. Researchers observed that both vaccines were able to prevent 100% of the disease, mortality after infection and virus spread among birds with HPAI H5N1 virus. Read more