Abstract: The present invention relates to viral strains derived from the vaccinia virus Lister VACV-107 and to pharmaceutical composition containing the viral strains. More particularly, the present invention relates to a viral strain derived from the vaccinia virus Lister VACV-107 wherein strain contains in its genomic sequence (SEQ ID N°1) at least one deletion selected from the group consisting of: deletion of the nucleotides 19758 to 28309 in the sequence ID NO°1 (?18), deletion of the nucleotides 161293 to 164811 in the sequence ID NO°1 (?20), deletion of the nucleotides 181231 to 183304 in the sequence ID NO°1 (?21), deletion of the nucleotides 6118 to 9677 in the sequence ID NO°1 (?22), deletion of the nucleotides 1833 to 3574 and 185848 to 187589 in the sequence ID NO°1 (?23).

Abstract: The present invention relates to viral strains derived from the vaccinia virus Lister VACV-107 and to pharmaceutical composition containing the viral strains. More particularly, the present invention relates to a viral strain derived from the vaccinia virus Lister VACV-107 wherein strain contains in its genomic sequence (SEQ ID N°1) at least one deletion selected from the group consisting of: deletion of the nucleotides 19758 to 28309 in the sequence ID NO°1 (?18), deletion of the nucleotides 161293 to 164811 in the sequence ID NO°1 (?20), deletion of the nucleotides 181231 to 183304 in the sequence ID NO°1 (?21), deletion of the nucleotides 6118 to 9677 in the sequence ID NO°1 (?22), deletion of the nucleotides 1833 to 3574 and 185848 to 187589 in the sequence ID NO°1 (?23).

Abstract: Procedure for the identification and monitoring of animals through the use of electronic identification devices (transponders). It comprises the steps of inserting the transponder inside the peritoneal cavity of the animal; identifying and collecting information on the animal by means of sensors; and, once the animal has been slaughtered, recovering the transponder through automated processes in the slaughtering lines of the slaughterhouses. The insertion of the transponder is achieved by means of an applicator that comprises a main hallow tubular body with an open end; a charge carrier adjusted for longitudinal displacement inside the hollow tubular body; a charge transfer array permanently coupled to one end of the charge carrier and consisting of a hollow needle which has in its interior a capsule that stores a transponder; and a rod adjusted for displacement inside the charge carrier and the needle in order to push the capsule towards the exterior of the applicator.

Abstract: Capsule (1) for the electronic identification of ruminants, adapted to be administered orally and to be housed in the animal's second stomach, which comprises a body (2), of ceramic material and provided with a cavity (3) to enclose a data exchange device (4), which is characterized in that it comprises a compound of a non-ferrous element of a density equal to or over 4 g/cm3; it has a specific gravity of over 3; a total weight comprised between 8 g and 90 g; an effective weight between 5 g and 85 g; and it has an oblong shape, which is cylinder-like, with a ratio between the length and the diameter comprised between 3 and 6. The capsule (1) object of the invention, is applicable to animals of different weighs and measurements.