Medication And Vaccination Schedule For Cockerel

Health management is not about giving many drugs. It is about preventing disease first, then treating only when necessary.
Vaccination is planned. Medication is based on need, not habit.


Core Vaccines for Cockerels
In most regions, cockerels are vaccinated mainly against:
• Gumboro (Infectious Bursal Disease)
• Newcastle Disease (LaSota or Komarov strains)
• Fowl Pox
The exact schedule depends on local disease pressure and the advice of your veterinarian. Always follow vaccine instructions carefully. Use clean, chlorine-free water when administering vaccines through drinking water.

A common structure may look like this:
☑ Day 7 to 10: First Gumboro vaccine.
☑ Day 14 to 21: Newcastle Disease (LaSota).
☑ Day 21 to 28: Second Gumboro.
Around 4 weeks: Fowl Pox.
☑ Later booster: Newcastle Disease (Komarov strain, depending on program).

Timing can shift slightly depending on your area and the source of chicks.

What About Antibiotics?
Antibiotics are not routine supplements. They are treatments.
Do not give antibiotics on fixed days “just in case.” That practice increases resistance and can damage liver and kidney function over time.
Only treat when:
* There are clear clinical signs
A veterinarian confirms bacterial infection. 
* You have a correct diagnosis. 
Antibiotics do not treat viral diseases like Newcastle or Gumboro.

Coccidiosis Control
Coccidiosis is common in deep litter systems.
Prevention includes:
√ Keeping litter dry.
√ Avoiding water spillage.
√ Good ventilation.
√ Not overcrowding.

Many commercial feeds already contain coccidiostats. Check your feed label before adding anticoccidial drugs.
If you notice chocolate-brown droppings, weakness, or blood in feces, consult a veterinarian before treating. Do not guess.

Coccidiosis vaccines such as Immucox can help birds develop immunity, but they do not replace good litter management.

Multivitamins and Glucose
Multivitamins can be useful:
* After vaccination. 
* During stress
* After transport
They are supportive, not curative.
Giving vitamins daily without reason increases cost without clear benefit.

Deworming
In intensive systems, worms are less common. In free-range or deep litter systems, risk is higher.
Deworm based on:
* Management system
* Bird age
* Veterinary advice
Routine deworming every 8 weeks is not always necessary. Targeted treatment is better.

A successful poultry health program is built on:
* Vaccination
* Biosecurity
* Dry litter
* Clean water
* Proper stocking density
* Early diagnosis
Drugs should support management, not replace it.
The farmers who spend less on medication usually spend more time observing their birds. Observation is cheaper than treatment, and it often saves more birds.


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Comments

  1. UnknownThursday, May 14, 2020 12:32:00 am

    Hello sir can I used gomboro and lasota once only instead of 2 times you specified

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    1. Toyin IbraheemThursday, May 14, 2020 11:03:00 pm

      Some farmers do it but it's not professional.
      It's therefore not advisable as that can promote contraindications.

      Delete
  2. Ayodeji ObilanaFriday, June 12, 2020 5:10:00 pm

    Is it not a mistake to use Gumboro at Day 8 and Day 15 without first using Lasota? Because most farmers believe it is Lasota that will first use on chicks within their first 10 days....

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    1. Toyin IbraheemWednesday, June 17, 2020 4:41:00 pm

      It's never a mistake. A good farmer will act based on reality of his environment, not other farmers' belief.

      Delete

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