We constructed two MDV1-based IBDV vaccines using Pec or CMV promoter.
The rMDV-Pec-VP2 using Pec promoter expressed a larger amount of VP2.
The rMDV-Pec-VP2 induced stronger antibody response against IBDV in chickens.
The rMDV-Pec-VP2 provided full protection against vvIBDV challenge in chickens.