Abstract: Defined herein are immunomodulating Formula (1) compounds, wherein R, R0, R1, R2 and W are as defined herein, stereoisomers thereof, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; and compositions comprising said compounds. The invention also includes methods for treating or preventing an inflammatory and/or immunological disease or disorder in an animal by administering a therapeutically effective amount of a Formula (1) compound, stereoisomer thereof, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; or use of said Formula (1) compound to prepare a medicament for treating or preventing an inflammatory and/or immunological disease or disorder in an animal.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of determining the identity and/or amount of an anti-IL-31 antibody in a sample. Such a method includes incubating a sample comprising an anti-IL-31 antibody with at least one mimotope selected from a feline IL-31 mimotope, a canine IL-31 mimotope, a horse IL-31 mimotope, and a human IL-31 mimotope; and determining the identity and/or quantity of the anti-IL-31 in the sample.

Abstract: The invention describes a ready-to-use injectable cephalosporin composition with reasonable viscosity, resuspendability, and syringeability attributes for injection as an antibiotic for animals.

Abstract: Defined herein are immunomodulating Formula (1) compounds wherein R, R0, R1, R2, R3 and W are as defined herein, stereoisomers thereof, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; and compositions comprising said compounds. The invention also includes methods for treating an inflammatory and/or immunological disease or disorder in an animal by administering a therapeutically effective amount of a Formula (1) compound, stereoisomer thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; or use of said compound of Formula (1) to prepare a medicament for treating an inflammatory and/or immunological disease or disorder in an animal.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel immunogenic compositions that protect swine from disease caused by porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV). The present invention is also directed to novel immunogenic compositions that protect swine from disease caused by porcine deltacoronavirus (PDCoV), alone or as combination vaccine to protect against PEDV. The compositions of the invention provide killed viruses whose effectiveness is enhanced by the selection of preferred adjuvants. Novel culture methods are also employed to increase reproducible yield of cultured viruses. Live vaccines are also provided from the Calaf14 PEDV isolate.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of treating a dog for canine diseases comprising administering to the dog therapeutically effective amounts of a vaccine, wherein the vaccine comprises viral antigens, a bacterin, or both, and wherein the vaccine is administered subcutaneously or orally according to the schedules provided herein.

Abstract: Described herein are various embodiments directed to rotor devices, systems, and kits. Embodiments of rotors disclosed herein may be used to characterize one or more analytes of a fluid. An apparatus may include a first layer defining a channel, a set of wells, and a cavity. A second layer may be coupled to the first layer. The second layer may include a protrusion extending towards the first layer. The second layer may define an opening configured to receive a fluid. The channel may establish a fluid communication path between the opening and the set of wells. A container may be slidable within the cavity during use. The protrusion may be configured to penetrate a wall of the container.

Abstract: Compositions for prevention of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) are provided, comprising an antigen component in the amount equivalent to 0.5-20 ?g FMD virus and an adjuvant component comprising oil, an immunostimulatory oligonucleotide, and a polycationic carrier. Methods of using the composition, as well as the methods of reducing FMD persistence are also provided.

Abstract: The invention provides stable coronavirus spike proteins. Immunogenic compositions comprising same and the methods of using these immunogenic compositions are also provided.

Abstract: The invention provides a substantially antigen-free composition for induction of innate immune response in a bird or a mammal, the composition comprising a saponin, a sterol, a quaternary amine, and a polyacrylic polymer to the mammal or bird. Methods of using the composition are also provided.

Abstract: The compounds of the invention, as described herein, are novel serotonin 5-HT2B antagonists useful for the treatment of myxomatous mitral valve degeneration (MMVD), congestive heart failure (CHF), and/or asymptomatic heart failure in animals, preferably canine.

Abstract: The invention describes novel serotonin c5-HT2B receptor antagonists of Formula (1), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; wherein Ring A, L, X, X?, R3, R4, m and n are as defined herein. Also described are compositions comprising a Formula (1) compound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; and methods of using the compounds, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for the treatment of myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD), congestive heart failure (CHF) and/or asymptomatic heart failure in animals, preferably is a canine.

Abstract: The invention provides an isolated antibody, or antigen-binding portion thereof that specifically binds to canine or feline Oncostatin M receptor Beta (OSMR-?) or both, wherein the antibody antagonizes IL-31-mediated signaling or OSM-mediated signaling or both in a canine and/or feline cell.

Abstract: The present invention provides an analyte detection system for detecting target analytes in a sample. In particular, the invention provides a detection system in a rotor or disc format that utilizes a centrifugal force to move the sample through the detection system. Methods of using the rotor detection system to detect analytes in samples, particularly biological samples, and kits comprising the rotor detection system are also disclosed.

Abstract: Poultry vaccines against infectious bronchitis and Turkey Rhinotracheitis are provided. The vaccines are adjuvanted with oil emulsion containing an immunostimulatory oligonucleotide. The methods of using the vaccines are also provided.

Abstract: The invention provides a lateral flow device and methods for the detection of antibodies to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in a sample of bodily fluid of an animal or human. The test methods include contacting the sample with a conjugate comprising a recombinant SARS-CoV-2 spike protein antigen that has been conjugated to a detection agent, wherein an antigen-antibody complex is formed between the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein antigen conjugate and SARS-CoV-2 antibodies present in the sample; capturing the formed antigen-antibody complex with an Fc-binding molecule; and detecting the captured complex.

Abstract: An apparatus for interrogating a media to be analyzed, such as an avian egg, is provided. Such an apparatus includes an emitter assembly configured to emit light toward a media. The emitter assembly has a first emitter source configured to emit a first light signal and a second emitter source configured to emit a second light signal. The first and second light signals are transmitted through the media in phase quadrature. A detector assembly is configured to detect the first and second light signals transmitted through the media. The detector assembly is further configured to resolve a relative or absolute amplitude of each of the first and second light signals. A processor is configured to process the detected signal to identify a property of the media using at least one of the relative and absolute amplitudes of the first and second light signals. An associated method is also provided.

Abstract: The instant invention provides various formulations comprising combinations of immunostimulating oligonucleotides, polycationic carriers, sterols, saponins, quaternary amines, TLR-3 agonists, glycolipids, and MPL-A or analogs thereof in oil emulsions, use thereof in preparations of immunogenic compositions and vaccines, and use thereof in the treatment of animals.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a soft chewable composition comprising or containing a therapeutically effective amount of a veterinary active agent, preferably a JAK inhibitor; an animal based palatant, a non-animal based palatant, a flavor modifier, and at least one veterinary acceptable excipient that is selected from at least one each of a disintegrant, binder, lubricant, humectant, and glidant; and wherein the soft chewable tablet is compressed with a rotary tablet press; and methods for treating or preventing cancer, asthma, atopic dermatitis, autoimmune disorders, pruritus associated with allergic dermatitis, allergies, and chronic respiratory disease in an animal.

Abstract: The present disclosure encompasses novel anti-NGF antibodies, antigen binding proteins and polynucleotides encoding the same. The disclosure further provides use of the novel antibodies, antigen binding proteins and/or nucleotide of the invention for the treatment of NGF related disorders, particularly in for the management of pain.