No adverse effects were observed when RB51 was administered to pregnant elk nor bison. Thus far, these results suggest that RB51 appears to be safe in a variety of wild animals, including Brucella susceptible non-target species. 1998.Evaluation of a rough mutant of Brucella melitensis in pregnant goats. RB51 in bison. Characterization of recombinant immunoreactive 14 kilodalton protein from Brucella abortus Infect.
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