Avian Vaccination: Current Options and Strategies

J Jill Heatley; Susan Payne; Ian Tizard

doi:10.1016/j.cvex.2018.01.010

Avian Vaccination: Current Options and Strategies

Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2018 May;21(2):379-397. doi: 10.1016/j.cvex.2018.01.010.

Authors

J Jill Heatley¹, Susan Payne¹, Ian Tizard²

Affiliations

¹ Veterinary Pathobiology, Schubot Exotic Bird Health Center, College of Veterinary, Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University, 668 Raymond Stotzer Parkway, VIDI Building 1813, College Station, TX 77843-4467, USA.
² Veterinary Pathobiology, Schubot Exotic Bird Health Center, College of Veterinary, Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University, 668 Raymond Stotzer Parkway, VIDI Building 1813, College Station, TX 77843-4467, USA. Electronic address: itizard@cvm.tamu.edu.

PMID: 29655476
DOI: 10.1016/j.cvex.2018.01.010

Abstract

Researchers have generated an array of potential avian antiviral vaccines. However, vaccine and viral complexity, small profit margins, the cost of development and manufacturing, and the small population at risk relegate most avian vaccine use to commercial species. Some vaccines designed for use in nonavian species are used to prevent or ameliorate disease in exotic and companion birds. This article highlights newly developed vaccines that may be used in exotic and pet birds. Information pertinent to vaccine choice and strategy is provided, including disease lethality, species affected, and previous knowledge regarding vaccine safety and efficacy. Other avian species of concern are also included.

Keywords: Disease prevention; Immunization; Parrot; Pet; Vaccine; Zoo.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Animals
Bird Diseases / prevention & control*
Bird Diseases / virology*
Birds
Vaccination / veterinary*
Viral Vaccines / administration & dosage*

Substances

Viral Vaccines