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can anyone give me some tips?
Jean:
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I think she was referring to the size of needles that Walmart had available.
Beth C:
Jeffers has 25 gauge 5/8 inch , but I\'ve been using a 22 gauge with no problem.
But I am curious about the vaccine breaking down in smaller needles - haven\'t heard that before.
Jean:
With the diameter of the needle being smaller than 25 guage the pressure of going through the \"hole\" will shred the virus and make it of no use.
I talked to a vet at Fort Dodge regarding what size needles were appropriate because the vaccine literature suggests using 22 or 20 guage needles.
I find the bigger needles leave a huge hole in the bird and the vaccine can leak out.
Mike Gilbert:
I have had very good results using the 25 gauge needles that First State Vet Supply sends with the vaccine.
Beth C:
Mike: Just bookmarked First State - that\'s a great site! Their price on Marek\'s is slightly higher than Jeffers, but the free needles & cheaper shipping more than make up the difference - not to mention they actually HAVE the vaccine.
Jean: That\'s really interesting! I\'d never heard that. But then, never really had cause to use a needle that small until recently, either. Vaccinating day-old poultry is a big change from horses/goats! :p
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