Avian PPD Tuberculin:
 


COMPOSITION:
Each ml contains 0.5 mg. of PPD ( 2500 units ). The product is Standardized according to Weybridge Reference Laboratory , England.

 
 
 
 


PACKAGE:
Vials containing 2 or 5 ml of PPD tuberculin .The colour is faint pink transparent solution.

 
 
 
 


INDICATIONS:
- For the diagnosis of tuberculosis in birds by the single intradermal tuberculin test.
- For the diagnosis of non-specific reactions in animals by the single intradermal comparative test.


 
 
 


DOSE:
- For Birds:
1) A dose of 0.1 ml I/D in :
- wattle & Comb or ears in chickens.
- Skin of the neck in pigeons .
- Web between fingers in ducks & geese.
2) A dose of 0.2 ml I/D in the wing web of turkeys.

B) For Animals:
- 0.1 ml I/D in the skin of the neck.

 
 
 
 


REMARKS:
- The best results will be obtained by reading 48 & 72 hours post injection in birds & animals respectively.
- Retesting may be performed not less than 30 and 60 days after the last injection of tuberculin in birds & animals
respectively.
- Empty and unused open vials must be disposed hygienically.
- The product should be protected from direct sunlight and kept cool.


 
 
 
 


STORAGE:
At 4 - 8 °C, do not freeze.

 
 
 
 

VALIDITY:

9 months from the date of manufacture.