Effect of Levamisole as an Immunomodulator in Cockerels Vaccinated with Newcastle Disease Vaccine


Authors

  • M.E. Sanda Department of Animal Production, Kogi State University, Anyicba: Nigeria
  • B.M. Anene Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nigeria, Nsukka: Nigeria
  • A. Owoade Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nigeria, Nsukka: Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3923/ijps.2008.1042.1044

Keywords:

Immunomodulators, levamisole, newcastle disease, vaccination

Abstract

The efficacy of Levamisole Hydrochloride-a standard immunomodulator was tested in cockerel chicks. Forty day old chicks were allocated into two groups A and B. Group A received Levamisole at the recommended dosage of 10.05mg/20 birds for 3 days prior to the NDV vaccinations (B1, LaSota and Komarov). Group B received all the afore mentioned vaccinations but was not treated with Levamisole. Sera samples were analyzed by Heamagglutination Inhibition (HI) tests. The data obtained were analyzed statistically using paired t-test. High antibody titers against NDV were observed in both groups. There was no significant immunostimulation by Levamisole in this study.

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Published

2008-10-15

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 11 (2008)

Section

Research Article

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How to Cite

Sanda, M., Anene, B., & Owoade, A. (2008). Effect of Levamisole as an Immunomodulator in Cockerels Vaccinated with Newcastle Disease Vaccine. International Journal of Poultry Science, 7(11), 1042–1044. https://doi.org/10.3923/ijps.2008.1042.1044