In ovo vaccination against coccidiosis
US6500438B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 1, 1997 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 6, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K2039/55
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates to a method of vaccinating a domesticated bird against coccidiosis comprising administering in ovo an effective immunizing dose of live Eimeria sporozoites or merozoites, or a mixture thereof. In a preferred embodiment, the domesticated bird that is vaccinated is a chicken or turkey.
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