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: There is provided inter alia an isolated polynucleotide, wherein the polynucleotide encodes a polypeptide selected from the group consisting of: (a) a polypeptide having the amino acid sequence according to SEQ ID NO: 1, (b) a functional derivative of a polypeptide having the amino acid sequence according to SEQ ID NO: 1, wherein the functional derivative has an amino acid sequence which is at least 80% identical over its entire length to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1, and (c) a polypeptide having the amino acid sequence according to SEQ ID NO: 3.

Abstract: An immunogenic composition comprising of Diphtheria toxoid antigen (D), tetanus toxoid (T) antigen, Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), inactivated whole-cell B. pertussis (wP) antigen, Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) capsular saccharide conjugated to a carrier protein, Inactivated Polio Virus (IPV) antigen and additionally one or more antigens and the method of preparing the same. A fully liquid combination vaccine, showing improved immunogenicity, reduced reactogenicity and improved stability. Improved methods of formaldehyde inactivation, improved adsorption profile of Diphtheria toxoid antigen (D), tetanus toxoid (T) antigen and Hepatitis B (HepB) surface antigen adsorbed individually onto aluminium phosphate adjuvant, minimum total aluminum content (Al3+) and optimized concentration of 2-phenoxyethanol (2-PE) as preservative.

Abstract: The invention relates to means and methods for preparing aqueous composition comprising aluminium and a protein said composition comprising less than 700 ppm heavy metal on the basis of weight with respect to the aluminium content. The invention further relates to aqueous compositions comprising a protein and an aluminium-salt, said composition comprising less than 350 ppb heavy metal based on the weight of the aqueous composition.

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 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 relates to vaccine compositions that are useful in a method of protecting a human subject against dengue disease.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions, combinations, and methods comprising Canine Respiratory Coronavirus (CRCoV), which are effective in treating or preventing respiratory infections associated secondary pathogens, such as Bordetella bronchiseptica, in animals.

Abstract: Adjuvants comprising chitosan cross-linked with an aldehyde or mannosylated chitosan are provided herein. Methods of making the adjuvants and methods of combining or linking the adjuvants with antigens are also provided. The adjuvant-antigen combinations can be used in vaccine formulations and the vaccine formulations can be used in methods to vaccinate animals against the source of the antigen or to enhance the immune response in a subject.

Abstract: A mammalian cell co-transfect with an expression plasmid comprising T7 promoter and an open reading frame (ORF) of target antigen, and a vT7 recombinant vaccinia virus expressing T7 polymerase. The entire antigen expressing cell is used as a carrier of the target antigen for preparing a vaccine or diagnostic agent, and screening monoclonal antibodies.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for inactivating viruses, characterized in that an immunogenic composition or vaccine comprising at least one virus is irradiated with electron beams, said immunogenic composition or vaccine comprising at least one virus (i) being liquid, in particular being a suspension and (ii) comprising at least one viral immunogen, wherein the antigen structure is preferably substantially retained.

Abstract: This invention provides a vaccine composition for protecting pigs against PCV2, including a highly virulent porcine circovirus type 2b (PCV2b) divergent strain, the composition including a PCV2b divergent ORF2 polypeptide, wherein the ORF2 polypeptide comprises Leucine (L) at position 89, Threonine (T) at position 90, and Aspargine (N) at position 134, according to the numbering of SEQ ID NO: 1 herein.

Abstract: The present invention provides an infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) spike protein (S protein) which is based on an S protein from an IBV strain with restricted tissue tropism, but which comprises the sequence XBBXBX in the part of the S2 protein corresponding to residues 686 to 691 of the sequence given as SEQ ID No. 2, where B is a basic residue and X is any amino acid; and which comprises at least one of the following amino acid substitutions with reference to the position numbering of SEQ ID NO:2: Leucine (L) to Phenylalanine (F) at position 578 Asparagine (N) to Serine (S) at position 617 Asparagine (N) to Serine (S) at position 826 Leucine (L) to Phenylalanine (F) at position 857 and Isoleucine (I) to Valine (V) at position 1000 such that an IBV virus comprising the S protein has extended tissue tropism. The present invention also provides a virus comprising such an S protein.

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 discloses liquid stable vaccines that comprise a live attenuated virus, 10-30% sugar additive, and an amino acid. The present invention also discloses the manufacture of such vaccines and methods of protecting an animal by administration of such vaccines.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for identifying or generating an attenuated mycoplasma bacterium, which bacterium comprises a mutation in at least one gene as listed and use of the bacterium in a vaccine for eliciting protective immunity against mycoplasma or for detecting infection by said bacterium.

Abstract: Compositions that include at least a portion of a flagellin and an antigen can be employed in methods that stimulate an immune response in a subject, in particular, a protective immune response in a subject. Compositions can be associated with particles and employed in the methods in relatively low doses to provide protective immunity to infection.

Abstract: Compositions that include Toll-like Receptor 5 agonists and at least a portion of at least one viral antigen can be employed in methods that stimulate an immune response in a subject, in particular, a protective immune response in a subject. Compositions can be associated with particles and employed in the methods in relatively low doses to provide protective immunity to viral infection.

Abstract: The invention relates to live attenuated parvoviruses, their uses, vaccines comprising such live attenuated parvoviruses, as well as methods for their production.

Abstract: The present invention includes influenza Hemagglutinin protein fragments that fold properly when expressed in bacteria.

Abstract: A method of making a blood product for administration to patient animals to prevent or mitigate a specific condition or disease includes pre-treating one or more donor animals, collecting blood from the donor animals after pre-treatment, and processing the collected blood to make a blood product for administering to one or more patient animals. The pre-treatment step is designed to optimize the levels of one or more components in the blood that play a role in preventing or treating a specific condition or disease.

Abstract: The present invention describes vaccines that comprise C. perfringens Type alpha toxoids, antigenic fragments thereof, inactivated antigenic fragments of C. perfringens Type alpha toxins, or any combination thereof. The present invention further describes methods of using with these vaccines to protect animals against clostridial diseases. The present invention also describes methods of making these vaccines.

Abstract: An immunogenic composition comprising a diphtheria toxoid, a tetanus toxoid, a pertussis toxoid, an aluminium salt adjuvant, and a TLR4 agonist. Preferably, the TLR4 agonist and/or at least one of the toxoids is/are adsorbed to the aluminium salt adjuvant.

Abstract: The present invention provides attenuated P. multocida strains that elicit an immune response in animal P. multocida, compositions comprising said strains, methods of vaccination against P. multocida, and kits for use with such methods and compositions. The invention further provides novel, genetically-engineered mutations in P. multocida hyaD and nanPU genes, which are useful in the production of novel attenuated P. multocida bacterial strains.

Abstract: A vaccine composition for vaccinating dogs comprising any one or more of (a) an agent capable of raising an immune response against Streptococcus equi sub species zooepidemicus in a dog, (b) an agent capable of raising an immune response against Mycoplasma cynos in a dog, and (c) an agent capable of raising an immune response against a Chlamydophila in a dog.

Abstract: Described are acellular pertussis (aP) vaccine compositions comprising Bordetella pertussis antigens pertussis toxoid (PT), filamentous hemagglutinin (FHA), and fimbriae types 2 and 3 (FIM), and optionally pertactin (PRN), wherein FIM is present in an amount of 12-100 ?g per human dose.

Abstract: The present invention relates, in-general, to Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and in particular to a carbohydrate-based vaccine for HIV and to methods of making and using same.

Abstract: This invention provides diatom-based vaccines.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of reducing flocculation in an immunogenic composition, where said immunogenic composition comprises (a) Haemophilus influenzae B capsular polysaccharide or oligosaccharide (PRP) and (b) at least one non-PRP antigen. The invention further relates to kits comprising (i) a first composition comprising a Haemophilus influenzae B capsular polysaccharide or oligosaccharide (PRP) and a polyanionic polymer, and (ii) a second composition comprising a non-PRP antigen adsorbed onto an adjuvant with a zero point charge greater than 8.

Abstract: The standard dose of polio vaccines contains 40 D-antigen units of inactivated poliovirus type 1 (Mahoney), 8 D-antigen units of inactivated poliovirus type 2 (MEF-1), and 32 D-antigens units of inactivated poliovirus type 3 (Saukett). The present invention teaches that reduced doses of inactivated poliovirus can maintain adequate or improved level of protection against polio.

Abstract: Compositions that include Toll-like Receptor 5 agonists and at least a portion of at least one viral antigen can be employed in methods that stimulate an immune response in a subject, in particular, a protective immune response in a subject. Compositions can be associated with particles and employed in the methods in relatively low doses to provide protective immunity to viral infection.

Abstract: Described are acellular pertussis (aP) vaccine compositions comprising Bordetella pertussis antigens pertussis toxoid (PT), filamentous hemagglutinin (FHA), and fimbriae types 2 and 3 (FIM), and optionally pertactin (PRN), wherein FIM is present in an amount of 12-100 ?g per human dose.

Abstract: The present invention relates to combination vaccines for the prophylaxis and treatment of microbiological infections in cattle which comprise an attenuated bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) for the the prophylaxis and treatment of BVDV caused infections. The invention also relates to a method of vaccinating a pregnant cow.

Abstract: The present invention provides combination vaccines that comprise an immunological agent effective for reducing the incidence of or lessening the severity of PPE caused by L. intracellularis, and one or more immunological active components effective in treatment and/or prophylaxis of at least one further disease-causing organism for swine. Moreover, the present invention also relates to a kit that comprises an immunological agent effective for reducing the incidence of or lessening the severity of PPE caused by L. intracellularis, and one or more immunological active components effective in treatment and/or prophylaxis of at least one further disease-causing organism for swine.

Abstract: A composition comprising a drug or pharmaceutically active agent and a bioadhesive delivery system provides for the oral delivery of a vaccine to animals, particularly aquatic animals.

Abstract: Vaccination methods to control PCV2 infection with different PCV2 subtypes are disclosed. Specifically, a PCV2 subtype a (PCV2a) ORF2 proteins or immunogenic compositions comprising a PCV2a ORF2 protein are used in a method for the treatment or prevention of an infection with PCV2 of a different subtype, the reduction, prevention or treatment of clinical signs caused by an infection with PCV2 of a different subtype, or the prevention or treatment of a disease caused by an infection with PCV2 of a different subtype.

Abstract: Compositions that include at least a portion of at least one pathogen-associated molecular pattern and at least a portion of at least one member selected from the group consisting of a Den1 viral envelope protein, a Den2 viral envelope protein, a Den3 viral envelope protein and a Den4 viral envelope protein are employed in methods to stimulate a protective immune response in a subject.

Abstract: The present invention provides replication competent adenoviral vectors capable of expressing antigens from infectious pathogens, such as influenza virus. The adenoviral vectors can be used to vaccinate subjects against the infectious pathogens. The adenoviral vectors comprise heterologous sequences encoding the antigens. The heterologous sequences can be inserted into various locations in the adenoviral vectors, including in or near specific E3 deletions and/or integrated into the adenoviral hexon coding region. The adenoviral vectors can be derived from any adenoviral serotype, particularly an Ad4 or Ad7 serotype.

Abstract: When preparing HBsAg for use in a combination vaccine, it is known to add a non-ionic detergent after the HBsAg has been purified. Adding detergents after purification of HBsAg is not optimal, however, as it requires a separate processing step during manufacture. Thus the invention uses them during HBsAg purification.

Abstract: The invention relates to polynucleotides coding for the PPVO viral genome, to fragments of the polynucleotides coding for the PPVO genome and to polynucleotides coding for individual open reading frames (ORFs) of the PPVO viral genome. The invention also relates to recombinant proteins expressed from the above mentioned polynucleotides and to fragments of said recombinant proteins, and to the use of said recombinant proteins or fragments for the preparation of pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an immuno-protective and non-toxic Gram-negative bleb vaccine suitable for paediatric use. Examples of the Gram-negative strains from which the blebs are made are N. meningitidis, M. catarrhalis and H. influenzae. The blebs of the invention are improved by one or more genetic changes to the chromosome of the bacterium, including up-regulation of protective antigens, down-regulation of immunodominant non-protective antigens, and detoxification of the Lipid A moiety of LPS.

Abstract: The present invention relates to combination vaccines for the prophylaxis and treatment of microbiological infections in cattle which comprise an attenuated bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) for the prophylaxis and treatment of BVDV caused infections. The invention also relates to a method of vaccinating a pregnant cow.

Abstract: The invention provides for immunogenic compositions against West Nile Virus. The immunogenic compositions, in alternate embodiments, also include other equine pathogens. The West Nile Virus composition of the present invention advantageously provides for protection against North American Dominant West Nile Virus strains or isolates.

Abstract: The invention is directed to immunogenic compositions, and methods for their use in the formulation and administration of therapeutic and prophylactic pharmaceutical agents. In particular, the invention provides immunogenic compositions and methods for preventing, treating, and/or ameliorating microbial infection, including, for example, influenza, or one or more symptoms thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to recombinant raccoon poxvirus vectors that express the rabies virus glycoprotein gene at the hemagglutinin (ha) locus of the poxvirus genome or express the glycoprotein gene of the same or different rabies strains at the thymidine kinase (tk) and the hemagglutinin (ha) loci of the poxvirus genome, and their use as adjuvant-free vaccines. The raccoon poxvirus vector comprises the nucleic acid molecules encoding the glycoprotein of a Challenge Virus Standard rabies strain inserted and expressed at the tk locus of the poxvirus genome and of a Pasteur-Paris rabies strain inserted and expressed at the ha locus of the poxvirus genome. The vaccine may optionally contain a mixture of additional feline and canine antigens for immunization of animals. Also disclosed are methods for inducing an immune response to rabies in a mammal by administering to the mammal an effective immunizing amount of the vaccine of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention provides angiotensin peptide compositions and methods for use of the compositions in vaccination.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of modulation of the viability of a cell. Further disclosed herein are methods of modulating an immune response. Further disclosed herein are methods of identifying agents capable of modulation of the viability of a cell or an immune response. Further disclosed herein are agents and compositions capable of modulation of the viability of a cell or an immune response.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the intersection of the fields of immunology and protein engineering, and particularly to antigens and vaccines useful in prevention of infection by Trypanosoma protozoa. Provided are recombinant protein antigens, compositions, and methods for the production and use of such antigens and vaccine compositions.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for producing a combined vaccine containing an inactivated Sabin strain of poliovirus, a Bordetella pertussis protective antigen, a diphtheria toxoid and a tetanus toxoid, the process including a step of producing a high-titer Sabin strain poliovirus. The inventive process for producing a combined vaccine, including a step of culturing, in the presence of from about 4 g/L to about 6 g/L of a microcarrier, Vero cells to be inoculated with a Sabin strain of poliovirus, is useful as a process for efficiently producing a combined vaccine containing an inactivated Sabin strain of poliovirus.

Abstract: The present invention relates to replication-competent Arteriviruses having a decreased DUB/deISGylating activity due to a mutation in the PLP2 domain of the non-structural protein nsp2, to their use as a medicament, their use as a vaccine and in prophylaxis, to vaccines comprising such Arteriviruses and to Arteriviral PLP2-ubiquitin complexes.