Abstract: The causative agent(s) of Avian Malabsorption Syndrome (MAS) are isolated and used to prepare vaccines for use in the prevention of diseases resultant therefrom. The vaccines contain at least two avian viruses—the reovirus and adenovirus—and optionally include another virus which inflicts poultry. The viruses may be live, attenuated live, or inactivated when incorporated into the vaccine. The vaccine itself may be administered in ovo, to new-born or growing chicks, or to adult fowl.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for protecting avian hosts (e.g., turkeys and/or chickens) from turkey rhinotracheitis virus and/or TRT or SHS respiratory distress utilize in ovo administration of live, avirulent strains of TRTV at appropriate dosage levels on a per egg basis to provide an effective and efficient vaccination having acceptable safety and efficacy features, and additionally provides higher titers in vaccinated birds than conventionally administered vaccines.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with isolated infectious bursitis (or bursal) disease virus(es) and a vaccine containing said virus(es) which is capable of protecting poultry against disease caused by infectious bursitis virus, characterized in that the vaccine virus(es) has/have the combined properties of, upon administration to a chicken, causing a reduction in the bursal size, expressed as bursa/body weight ratio, of less than 55%, and the capability to protect poultry having an ELISA antibody titer of at least about 500.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to processes and compositions for protecting host animals (e.g., chickens) from exposure to virulent infectious bronchitis virus. In ovo administration of live, avirulent strains of IB at appropriate dosage levels on a per egg basis provides an effective and efficient vaccination having acceptable safety and efficacy features.

Abstract: A method for obtaining an immunogenic strain useful for producing a vaccine against Coccidiosis comprises the cycle of infecting at least one first group of specific pathogen-free donor birds with oocysts from an Eimeria species. Blood is then collected from these donor birds, and is then used to infect a second group of specific pathogen-free birds. Oocysts are collected from the second group of birds. These oocysts are then multiplicated to complete the cycle. The cycle is then repeated using the multiplicated oocysts. After a total of about three cycles, a final antigen may be harvested and utilized as a source to generate oocysts for a vaccine.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to processes and compositions for protecting host animals (e.g., chickens) from exposure to virulent infectious bronchitis virus. In ovo administration of live, avirulent strains of IB at appropriate dosage levels on a per egg basis provides an effective and efficient vaccination having acceptable safety and efficacy features.

Abstract: A method for obtaining an immunogenic strain useful for producing a vaccine against Coccidiosis comprises the cycle of infecting at least one first group of specific pathogen-free donor birds with oocysts from an Eimeria species. Blood is then collected from these donor birds, and is then used to infect a second group of specific pathogen-free birds. Oocysts are collected from the second group of birds. These oocysts are then multiplicated to complete the cycle. The cycle is then repeated using the multiplicated oocysts. After a total of about three cycles, a final antigen may be harvested and utilized as a source to generate oocysts for a vaccine.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for protecting avian hosts (e.g., turkeys and/or chickens) from turkey rhinotracheitis virus and/or TRT or SHS respiratory distress utilize in ovo administration of live, avirulent strains of TRTV at appropriate dosage levels on a per egg basis to provide an effective and efficient vaccination having acceptable safety and efficacy features, and additionally provides higher titers in vaccinated birds than conventionally administered vaccines.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with a vaccine for in ovo vaccination of poultry against Newcastle Disease Infections. This vaccine contains Newcastle Disease Viruses of the strain with the internal indication NDW, deposited at CNCM (Institut Pasteur) under number I-781.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to processes and compositions for protecting host animals (e.g., chickens) from exposure to virulent infectious bronchitis virus. In ovo administration of live, avirulent strains of IB at appropriate dosage levels on a per egg basis provides an effective and efficient vaccination having acceptable safety and efficacy features.