Abstract: A process for inhibiting foodborne pathogens and reducing foodborne disease involves contacting a living animal, a dressed carcass, or a cut of meat with an effective amount of a bacillus strain exhibiting antibacterial activity. Strains of antibacterial bacillus that are particularly effective for inhibiting Vibrio were discovered. These include Bacillus licheniformis OBT 712 and Bacillus amyloliquefaciens OBT 618.

Abstract: A process for inhibiting foodborne pathogens and reducing foodborne disease involves contacting a living animal, a dressed carcass, or a cut of meat with an effective amount of a bacillus strain exhibiting antibacterial activity. Strains of antibacterial bacillus that are particularly effective for inhibiting Vibrio were discovered. These include Bacillus licheniformis OBT 618 and Bacillus amyloliquefaciens OBT 712.

Abstract: The present disclosure concerns embodiments of a combination and/or composition comprising bacillus, and yucca, quillaja or both. Embodiments of methods of making and using the combination and/or composition also are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the combination and/or composition may be used to improve feed conversion rates in animals. In some embodiments the animals are avians; in other embodiments, the animals are non-avians. Embodiments of the disclosed combination can comprise a first composition comprising Quillaja saponaria, Yucca schidigera, or both, and Bacillus coagulans. Embodiments of the disclosed composition can comprise Quillaja saponaria, Yucca schidigera, or both, and Bacillus coagulans.

Abstract: A composition useful for application to plants, seeds or soil to inhibit fungal infections comprises a protein source inoculated with from 5×107 cfu to 5×109 cfu of a Bacillus amyloliquefaciens strain per gram of the protein source.

Abstract: Disclosed compositions comprise a therapeutic agent and a carrier selected, or processed to have, an acceptable composite flow index, a granular particle size of 18 mesh to 80 mesh, or both, such as processed granular wheat middlings. The composition may also comprise an oil and/or micro tracers. Suitable granular wheat middlings may have a size range of from 18 mesh to 80 mesh, such as 20 mesh to 80 mesh. The composition has improved flowability characteristics, compared to a composition where the carrier, such as processed wheat middlings, are powdered and/or flakey. Certain embodiments concern a composition comprising, consisting essentially of, or consisting of, nicarbazin, granular wheat middlings, soybean oil and micro tracers. The composition may be administered to an animal, for example, to treat or prevent coccidiosis. Also disclosed herein are methods for making and using the composition.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a combination and/or composition for administration to animals. In some embodiments, the combination and/or composition can be administered to treat and/or prevent a disease in animals. In some embodiments, the combination and/or composition can be administered to promote animal health. In some embodiments, the combination comprises a composition comprising Yucca schidigera, Quillaja saponaria, and combinations thereof and a composition comprising an antimicrobial, an antibiotic, an anticoccidial, a vaccine, or combinations thereof. The combinations or compositions disclosed herein can also improve feed conversion rates in animals.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a combination and/or composition for administration to animals. In some embodiments, the combination and/or composition can be administered to treat and/or prevent a disease in animals. In some embodiments, the combination and/or composition can be administered to promote animal health. In some embodiments, the combination comprises a composition comprising Yucca schidigera, Quillaja saponaria, and combinations thereof and a composition comprising an antimicrobial, an antibiotic, an anticoccidial, a vaccine, or combinations thereof. The combinations or compositions disclosed herein can also improve feed conversion rates in animals.

Abstract: The majority of the mortality observed in young pigs occurs between three and five weeks post-weaning for S. suis infections and between four and six weeks post-weaning for H. parasuis and Actinobacillus suis infections. Clinical disease control associated with S. suis, A. suis and H. parasuis has been attempted using antibiotic treatment, by controlled exposure with live organisms, and by vaccination, using either inactivated commercial or autogenous bacterins administered parenterally. A similar lack of protection in very young pigs is observed with various viruses including swine influenza virus, porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus, porcine epidemic diarrhea virus and rotavirus. Disclosed herein is an immunogenic composition comprising inactivated antigens and a mucosal adjuvant.

Abstract: The majority of the mortality observed in young pigs occurs between three and five weeks post-weaning for S. suis infections and between four and six weeks post-weaning for H. parasuis and Actinobacillus suis infections. Clinical disease control associated with S. suis, A. suis and H. parasuis has been attempted using antibiotic treatment, by controlled exposure with live organisms, and by vaccination, using either inactivated commercial or autogenous bacterins administered parenterally. A similar lack of protection in very young pigs is observed with various viruses including swine influenza virus, porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus, porcine epidemic diarrhea virus and rotavirus. Disclosed herein is an immunogenic composition comprising inactivated antigens and a mucosal adjuvant.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a method for collecting, extracting or eluting proteins and antigens from cells infected with coronavirus. The coronavirus may be a porcine coronavirus, such as porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) or porcine delta coronavirus (PDCoV). Also disclosed are embodiments of a composition comprising the coronavirus proteins and antigens, and embodiments of a method of using such a composition. Applications for the composition include, but are not limited to, use in the preparation of antibodies against the proteins and antigens, use as reference markers for coronavirus proteins, and/or use in an immunogenic composition, such as in a vaccine composition.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a method for collecting, extracting or eluting proteins and antigens from cells infected with coronavirus. The coronavirus may be a porcine coronavirus, such as porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) or porcine delta coronavirus (PDCoV). Also disclosed are embodiments of a composition comprising the coronavirus proteins and antigens, and embodiments of a method of using such a composition. Applications for the composition include, but are not limited to, use in the preparation of antibodies against the proteins and antigens, use as reference markers for coronavirus proteins, and/or use in an immunogenic composition, such as in a vaccine composition.

Abstract: The majority of the mortality observed in young pigs occurs between three and five weeks post-weaning for S. suis infections and between four and six weeks post-weaning for H. parasuis and Actinobacillus suis infections. Clinical disease control associated with S. suis, A. suis and H. parasuis has been attempted using antibiotic treatment, by controlled exposure with live organisms, and by vaccination, using either inactivated commercial or autogenous bacterins administered parenterally. A similar lack of protection in very young pigs is observed with various viruses including swine influenza virus, porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus, porcine epidemic diarrhea virus and rotavirus. Disclosed herein is an immunogenic composition comprising inactivated antigens and a mucosal adjuvant.

Abstract: The present disclosure concerns embodiments of a combination and/or composition comprising bacillus, and yucca, quillaja or both. Embodiments of methods of making and using the combination and/or composition also are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the combination and/or composition may be used to improve feed conversion rates in animals. In some embodiments the animals are avians; in other embodiments, the animals are non-avians. Embodiments of the disclosed combination can comprise a first composition comprising Quillaja saponaria, Yucca schidigera, or both, and Bacillus coagulans. Embodiments of the disclosed composition can comprise Quillaja saponaria, Yucca schidigera, or both, and Bacillus coagulans.

Abstract: The present disclosure concerns embodiments of a combination and/or composition comprising bacillus, and yucca, quillaja or both. Embodiments of methods of making and using the combination and/or composition also are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the combination and/or composition may be used to improve feed conversion rates in animals. In some embodiments the animals are avians; in other embodiments, the animals are non-avians. Embodiments of the disclosed combination can comprise a first composition comprising Quillaja saponaria, Yucca schidigera, or both, and Bacillus coagulans. Embodiments of the disclosed composition can comprise Quillaja saponaria, Yucca schidigera, or both, and Bacillus coagulans.

Abstract: A system and method that facilitates the automated replication of electronic medical record information between a patient and a health-care provider (HCP), such as a doctor, pharmacy, drug manufacturer, biologic manufacturer, or medical device manufacturer. The system uses: a cloud-based infrastructure that includes databases, mathematical models, and configuration information; a patient's electronic health record system providing personal data around a patient's individual personal electronic health record (PEHR); and a server used to coordinate and authenticate the replication of data between the cloud-based infrastructure, the PEHR, and the EHR system, of the HCP. The system provides support for mobile platforms and web-based platforms and sophisticated mechanisms for the transmission of data between these systems.

Abstract: An orthopedic support and/or treatment system including a brace or sleeve comprising a power subsystem; a sensor subsystem; an adjustment mechanism; a software subsystem; a communication subsystem; and a telemedicine subsystem. The orthopedic treatment system includes and communicates over a network to a remote controlling device. The remote control device can be a computer, a mobile device, or any other controller. The sensor subsystem communicates to the remote control device, which in turn can be used to control the adjustment mechanism to adjust a tension or compression of the brace or sleeve.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of an immunogenic composition for porcine epidemic diarrhea virus, and a method for making the immunogenic composition. Also disclosed is a method for administrating the immunogenic composition to a subject in need thereof. The immunogenic composition comprises PEDV proteins and/or antigens from one or more strains of PEDV, and may additionally comprise proteins and/or antigens from one or more additional porcine pathogens, such as PRRSV. Additionally disclosed in a combination comprising a PEDV immunogenic composition as disclosed herein, and an immunogenic composition or other therapeutic composition directed toward an additional porcine pathogen.

Abstract: The majority of the mortality observed in young pigs occurs between three and five weeks post-weaning for S. suis infections and between four and six weeks post-weaning for H. parasuis and Actinobacillus suis infections. Clinical disease control associated with S. suis, A. suis and H. parasuis has been attempted using antibiotic treatment, by controlled exposure with live organisms, and by vaccination, using either inactivated commercial or autogenous bacterins administered parenterally. A similar lack of protection in very young pigs is observed with various viruses including swine influenza virus, porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus, porcine epidemic diarrhea virus and rotavirus. Disclosed herein is an immunogenic composition comprising inactivated antigens and a mucosal adjuvant.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a combination and/or composition for administration to animals. In some embodiments, the combination and/or composition can be administered to treat and/or prevent a disease in animals. In some embodiments, the combination and/or composition can be administered to promote animal health. In some embodiments, the combination comprises a composition comprising Yucca schidigera, Quillaja saponaria, and combinations thereof and a composition comprising an antimicrobial, an antibiotic, an anticoccidial, a vaccine, or combinations thereof. The combinations or compositions disclosed herein can also improve feed conversion rates in animals.

Abstract: A method including sensing local accelerations or changes in sensor position, including orientation and displacement, with a local acceleration sensor mounted on a chest or abdomen of a patient, and calculating energy of polyphasic motions, based on sensed information of the local acceleration sensor and classifying severity of cardiac decompensation by calculating an excessive energy index (EEi) that compares excessive energy that appears in the polyphasic motions to energy required for inspiration at a basic respiratory rate.