Patent ID: 8734781
Filing Date: 2014-05-27
Classification: A61K,A61P

Abstract:
1. A method of reducing early Lawsonia intracellularis infection in piglets as compared to unvaccinated piglets or piglets treated only with an anti- Lawsonia antibiotic that is effective against Lawsonia intracellularis , comprising administering a live attenuated Lawsonia intracellularis vaccine and administering the anti- Lawsonia antibiotic, wherein said live attenuated Lawsonia intracellularis vaccine is administered at about four weeks of life of said piglets and the anti- Lawsonia antibiotic is administered over a period of 12 to 21 days starting at day 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 after the administration of said live attenuated Lawsonia intracellularis vaccine.