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Recombinant herpesvirus of turkeys and uses thereof

US5961982A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 9, 1994
Grant dateOct 5, 1999
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Expiry dateAug 9, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2760/18134
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • 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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