Recombinant herpesvirus of turkeys and uses thereof
US5961982A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 9, 1994 |
| Grant date | Oct 5, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 9, 2014 |
Classification
- 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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