Abstract:
Described herein are compositions and methods to be used in controlling pests, such as arthropods, nematodes, helminths, insect pests, internal parasites, and external parasites. Such compositions make use of at least a blend of one or more essential oils and, optionally, additional components, such as surfactants, emulsifiers, solvents, additives, and inerts. Compositions can be applied to a variety of locations to control pests or can also be added into feed or foodstuffs to afford internal pest control.
Abstract:
A computer-implemented method and system for tracking near-field communication (NFC)-enabled animals with a portable computing device (PCD) (i.e. mobile phone) may include providing an NFC-tag comprising memory in which the memory contains a unique identifier. The NFC-tag may be coupled to an animal and then the NFC-tag may be scanned with the PCD. A tag identification server may determine if data from the NFC-tag exists in a database and then transmits an animal production facility identifier and one or more animal records associated with data from the NFC-tag from the tag identification server if the data from the NFC-tag exists in the database. Access to a secure memory area on the portable computing device containing a complete set of animal records for an entire animal facility may be granted if the software identifier matches the animal production facility identifier received from the tag identification server.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a machine for labeling "blank-labeled" cryogenically-frozen vials or ampoules, which contain heat-labile biological materials, and to which a laser-light sensitive material had been applied prior to freezing. Accordingly, the machine has been designed to maintain the integrity of the biological materials throughout all phases of the labeling process. The machine generally comprises a master control system; a programmable user interface; a frame; cryogenic freezer assemblies, for keeping the vials at the required low temperatures; an infeed assembly, configured to receive and position blank-labeled cryogenic vials; a cryostatic labeling/quality control tunnel, wherein the vials are maintained at the required temperature, labeled by laser ablation, and checked for quality; and, an outfeed assembly. The machine further comprises a means for transporting the vials from the infeed assembly to the tunnel, and from the tunnel to the outfeed assembly. Vials labeled according to the instant disclosure are ultimately manually or automatically loaded into cryogenic shipping containers.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to various topical veterinary compositions comprising fipronil, an insect growth regulator, and a veterinarily acceptable carrier.
Abstract:
The invention provides for spot-on formulations comprising fipronil in a high concentration for the treatment or prophylaxis of parasites of mammals and birds, and in particular, cats, dogs, horses, chickens, sheep and cattle with the aim of ridding these animals of all the parasites commonly encountered by birds and mammals. The invention also provides for effective and lasting destruction of ectoparasites, such as fleas, ticks, itch mites and lice, and of endoparasites, nematodes, such as filariae, and roundworms of the digestive tract of animals and humans.
Abstract:
The present invention relates generally to the fields of immunology and vaccine technology. More specifically, the present invention relates to methods for freeze-drying biological preparations, including peptides, antigens, antibodies, and especially, cells. Importantly, the disclosed methods preserve the viability, infectivity and immunogenicity of cells from the Apicomplexa phylum, the Sarcocystidae family, and in particular, cells from the Toxoplasma genus.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to novel and inventive isoxazoline of formula (I) and salts thereof: wherein wherein variables D 1, D 2 , D 3 , D 4 , D 5 , R 1 , B 1 , B 2 , B 3 , R 2 , R 3 , R 4 , R 5 , R 6 , Y, Z, L, a and b are described herein are as defined in the description. The invention also relates to parasiticidal and pesticidal compositions comprising the isoxazoline compounds of formula (I), processes for their preparation and their uses to prevent or treat parasitic infections or infestations in animals and as pesticides.
Abstract:
The present invention is a Haemophilus parasuis vaccine against serovar type 4 capable of triggering a protective immune response when administered to pigs as a killed vaccine. The present invention is also a method for vaccinating swine against Haemophilus parasuis infection, serovar type 4, by a) clonally propagating one or more cells which are capable of triggering an immune response against Haemophilus parasuis infection, serovar type 4, that protects the pig against Haemophilus parasuis infection, and b) combining an immunologically effective amount of the cells with a veterinarily acceptable carrier in a form suitable for administration as a vaccine to the pig, and c) administering as a killed vaccine. The cell culture is from a pathogenic parent strain.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to compositions comprising replication defective Schmallenberg virus vaccines, methods of producing the vaccines, and the administration of such vaccines to animals, including ovines and bovines. The invention further relates to methods for providing long-term protective immunity against Schmallenberg in animals, including ovines and bovines.