Abstract: The present invention relates to immunogenic compositions comprising recombinantly constructed polypeptides useful for preparing vaccines, in particular for reducing one or more clinical signs caused by a rotavirus infection. More particular, the present invention is directed to an immunogenic composition containing (i) a fusion protein comprising in N- to C-terminal direction (A) an immunogenic fragment of a rotavirus VP8 protein and (B) an immunoglobulin Fc fragment such as, for example, an IgG Fc fragment, and (ii) an immunogenic substance, different from said fusion protein, wherein said immunogenic composition is usable in a method of reducing one or more clinical signs, mortality or fecal shedding caused by a rotavirus infection in swine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an immunogenic composition comprising: a) one or more antigen of M. hyorhinis and one or more antigens of M. hyosynoviae; and b) a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Furthermore, the present invention relates to an immunogenic composition that comprises a) one or more mycoplasma antigens of mycoplasma bacteria selected from the group consisting of M. hyorhinis, M. hyopneumoniae and M. hyosynoviae; and b) one or more components of a eukaryotic cell system. Moreover, the present invention also provides an immunogenic composition obtained by a method comprising a) cultivation of a mycoplasma bacteria selected from the group consisting of M. hyorhinis, M. hyopneumoniae and M. hyosynoviae in a serum-reduced, eukaryotic cell system; b) obtaining an antigen of such mycoplasma bacteria; and c) addition of a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: The present invention relates to immunogenic compositions, wherein the immunogenic compositions include a recombinant spike antigen porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV). The immunogenic compositions commonly include an oil-in-water emulsion as an adjuvant. Methods for producing the immunogenic compositions and the recombinant PEDV spike antigen are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the preparation of an immunogenic composition for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of mycoplasma infections in a subject comprising the cultivation of mycoplasma bacteria in a serum-reduced or swine serum-free, eukaryotic cell system; obtaining an antigen of the mycoplasma bacteria; and addition of a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Further, the present invention relates to the immunogenic composition obtainable by said method and a method for immunizing a subject comprising the administration of said immunogenic composition to a subject.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vaccine for protecting a pig against diseases associated with porcine epidemic diarrhea virus. The vaccine commonly includes inactivated/killed PEDV (e.g., chemically inactivated PED virus), and/or recombinant PEDV antigen and an adjuvant. Methods for protecting pigs against diseases associated with PEDV and methods of producing the porcine epidemic diarrhea virus vaccine are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an immunogenic composition comprising: a) one or more antigen of M. hyorhinis and one or more antigens of M. hyosynoviae; and b) a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Furthermore, the present invention relates to an immunogenic composition that comprises a) one or more mycoplasma antigens of mycoplasma bacteria selected from the group consisting of M. hyorhinis, M. hyopneumoniae and M. hyosynoviae; and b) one or more components of a eukaryotic cell system. Moreover, the present invention also provides an immunogenic composition obtained by a method comprising a) cultivation of a mycoplasma bacteria selected from the group consisting of M. hyorhinis, M. hyopneumoniae and M. hyosynoviae in a serum-reduced, eukaryotic cell system; b) obtaining an antigen of such mycoplasma bacteria; and c) addition of a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vaccine for protecting a pig against diseases associated with porcine epidemic diarrhea virus. The vaccine commonly includes inactivated/killed PEDV (e.g., chemically inactivated PED virus), and/or recombinant PEDV antigen and an adjuvant. Methods for protecting pigs against diseases associated with PEDV and methods of producing the porcine epidemic diarrhea virus vaccine are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an immunogenic composition comprising: a) one or more antigen of M. hyorhinis and one or more antigens of M. hyosynoviae; and b) a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Furthermore, the present invention relates to an immunogenic composition that comprises a) one or more mycoplasma antigens of mycoplasma bacteria selected from the group consisting of M. hyorhinis, M. hyopneumoniae and M. hyosynoviae; and b) one or more components of a eukaryotic cell system. Moreover, the present invention also provides an immunogenic composition obtained by a method comprising a) cultivation of a mycoplasma bacteria selected from the group consisting of M. hyorhinis, M. hyopneumoniae and M. hyosynoviae in a serum-reduced, eukaryotic cell system; b) obtaining an antigen of such mycoplasma bacteria; and c) addition of a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel nucleotides sequences, protein sequences, immunogenic compositions, vaccines, and methods that relate to making and using new porcine parvovirus 5A (PPV5A) that infects, inter alia, domestic swine. The compositions and methods provide for the detection of infections by said new virus, monitoring genetic changes in the viral sequences in wild and domestic animals and herds, and making and using novel vaccines for protecting animals from infection by the virus.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel nucleotides sequences, protein sequences, immunogenic compositions, vaccines, and methods that relate to making and using new porcine parvovirus 5B (PPV5B) that infects, inter alia, domestic swine. The compositions and methods provide for the detection of infections by said new virus, monitoring genetic changes in the viral sequences in wild and domestic animals and herds, and making and using novel vaccines for protecting animals from infection by the virus.

Abstract: The present invention relates methods of reducing fecal shedding of animals infected with Salmonella by use of a vaccine or immunogenic composition of Salmonella Choleraesuis-Typhimurium.

Abstract: The present invention relates to Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus (PRRSV) mutant strains having increased stability; compositions containing the strains or antigens derived therefrom; vaccines containing the strains, including killed, attenuated or subunit vaccines; nucleic acids encoding PRRSV polypeptides, polypeptides encoded by the nucleic acids, including antigenic fragments thereof; antibodies which specifically bind to said polypeptides, and methods making and using thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the preparation of an immunogenic composition for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of mycoplasma infections in a subject comprising the cultivation of mycoplasma bacteria in a serum-reduced or swine serum-free, eukaryotic cell system; obtaining an antigen of the mycoplasma bacteria; and addition of a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Further, the present invention relates to the immunogenic composition obtainable by said method and a method for immunizing a subject comprising the administration of said immunogenic composition to a subject.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the preparation of an immunogenic composition for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of mycoplasma infections in a subject comprising the cultivation of mycoplasma bacteria in a serum-reduced or swine serum-free, eukaryotic cell system; obtaining an antigen of the mycoplasma bacteria; and addition of a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Further, the present invention relates to the immunogenic composition obtainable by said method and a method for immunizing a subject comprising the administration of said immunogenic composition to a subject.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vaccine for protecting a pig against diseases associated with porcine epidemic diarrhea virus. The vaccine commonly includes inactivated/killed PEDV (e.g., chemically inactivated PED virus), and/or recombinant PEDV antigen and an adjuvant. Methods for protecting pigs against diseases associated with PEDV and methods of producing the porcine epidemic diarrhea virus vaccine are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel nucleotides sequences, protein sequences, immunogenic compositions, vaccines, and methods that relate to making and using new porcine parvovirus 5B (PPV5B) that infects, inter alia, domestic swine. The compositions and methods provide for the detection of infections by said new virus, monitoring genetic changes in the viral sequences in wild and domestic animals and herds, and making and using novel vaccines for protecting animals from infection by the virus.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel nucleotides sequences, protein sequences, immunogenic compositions, vaccines, and methods that relate to making and using new porcine parvovirus 5A (PPV5A) that infects, inter alia, domestic swine. The compositions and methods provide for the detection of infections by said new virus, monitoring genetic changes in the viral sequences in wild and domestic animals and herds, and making and using novel vaccines for protecting animals from infection by the virus.

Abstract: The present invention relates to Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus (PRRSV) mutant strains having increased stability; compositions containing the strains or antigens derived therefrom; vaccines containing the strains, including killed, attenuated or subunit vaccines; nucleic acids encoding PRRSV polypeptides, polypeptides encoded by the nucleic acids, including antigenic fragments thereof; antibodies which specifically bind to said polypeptides, and methods making and using thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel nucleotides sequences, protein sequences, immunogenic compositions, vaccines, and methods that relate to making and using new porcine parvovirus 5B (PPV5B) that infects, inter alia, domestic swine. The compositions and methods provide for the detection of infections by said new virus, monitoring genetic changes in the viral sequences in wild and domestic animals and herds, and making and using novel vaccines for protecting animals from infection by the virus.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the preparation of an immunogenic composition for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of mycoplasma infections in a subject comprising the cultivation of mycoplasma bacteria in a serum-reduced or swine serum-free, eukaryotic cell system; obtaining an antigen of the mycoplasma bacteria; and addition of a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Further, the present invention relates to the immunogenic composition obtainable by said method and a method for immunizing a subject comprising the administration of said immunogenic composition to a subject.