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Recombinant herpesvirus of turkeys and uses thereof

US5853733A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 13, 1996
Grant dateDec 29, 1998
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Expiry dateJun 13, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S424/816
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides a recombinant herpesvirus of turkeys designated S-HVT-050 (ATCC Accession No. VR 2400). A vaccine is provided which comprises an effective immunizing amount of S-HVT-050 and a suitable carrier. A method of immunizing a fowl against disease caused by Marek's disease virus and Newcastle disease virus is also provided which comprises administering to the fowl an effective immunizing dose of the vaccine of the present invention.

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