Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods of use thereof for the treatment of mastitis in dairy cattle. The compositions and methods can have improved effectiveness and duration of activity against mastitis-causing bacteria. In particular embodiments, the methods include treating mastitis infection by intramammary infusion of a disclosed composition.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods of use thereof for the prevention of mastitis in dairy cattle. The compositions and methods can have immunostimulant effectiveness against mastitis-causing bacteria. In particular embodiments, the methods include preventing mastitis infection by intramammary infusion of a disclosed composition at dry-off.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods of use thereof for the treatment of mastitis in dairy cattle. The compositions and methods can have improved effectiveness and duration of activity against mastitis-causing bacteria. In particular embodiments, the methods include treating mastitis infection by intramammary infusion of a disclosed composition.

Abstract: A method of forming prolonged-release injectable steroids. The method includes providing a steroid composition, a bioabsorbable polymer and a solvent. A solution is formed from the steroid composition, the bioabsorbable polymer and the solvent. Droplets are formed from the solution. The solvent is removed from the droplets to cause the droplets to form microspheres.

Abstract: This invention relates to fiber-forming bioabsorbable poly(ester-amide)s made by the polymerization of diamidediols with 3,6-dioxaoctanedioic acid, also known as “triglycolic acid”. More specifically it relates to diol terminated poly(ester-amide)s of triglycolic acid that are optionally further reacted with glycolide, lactide, trimethylene carbonate, epsilon-caprolactone, or p-dioxanone, or mixtures of said cyclic monomers to produce the corresponding block copolymers. Said polymers are useful in the production of surgical sutures having superior performance characteristics including low bending stiffness and in the production of other fiber-based bioabsorbable implants and molded devices.

Abstract: This invention relates to fiber-forming bioabsorbable poly(ester-amide)s made by the polymerization of diamidediols with 3,6-dioxaoctanedioic acid, also known as "triglycolic acid". More specifically it relates to diol terminated poly(ester-amide)s of triglycolic acid that are optionally further reacted with glycolide, lactide, trimethylene carbonate, epsilon-caprolactone, or p-dioxanone, or mixtures of said cyclic monomers to produce the corresponding block copolymers. Said polymers are useful in the production of surgical sutures having superior performance characteristics including low bending stiffness and in the production of other fiber-based bioabsorbable implants and molded devices.