Patent ID: 8440203
Filing Date: 2013-05-14
Classification: A61K,A61P,C07K,C12N,Y02A

Abstract:
1. A method for aiding in the prevention of neonatal diarrhea comprising administering a vaccine to a pregnant bovine at about 5 to 7 months prior to parturition; and after parturition, providing a calf with colostrum from the bovine; wherein the vaccine comprises an antigen from a pathogen associated with neonatal diarrhea; and wherein the antigen is selected from the group consisting of an inactivated Escherichia coli ( E. coli ) or an extract thereof; an inactivated bovine rotavirus; a bacterin toxoid from Clostridium perfringens ( C. perfringens ); and a recombinant Cryptosporidium protein.