CD8α+ T cell proliferation due to vaccination was noted, but only in one of the groups. In another study this effect was obtained only after booster ,suggesting the necessity of robust sequential fiber administration for priming of CD8α+ T cells to activate cytotoxic T lymphocytes as a defense mechanism. Non-vaccinated birds relied on a vigorous cytotoxic defense, at least at a systemic level, reflected by the abrupt, steep rise of CD8α+ T cells in the challenge control group, whereas lower levels were reached in vaccinated/challenged birds before returning to basal level