Patent ID: 8399019

Claim:
A method for delivering a vaccine, antibiotic, or contraceptive to a mammal comprising administering to the mammal an oral delivery vehicle comprising: a shape formed of a flexible and resilient material, the material comprising: about 30 to about 95 wt % on a solids basis of at least one natural or food grade carbohydrate, wherein the carbohydrate comprises sucrose and a starch; about 3 to about 50 wt % on a solids basis of at least one natural or food grade protein, wherein the protein comprises gelatin; about 1 to about 10 wt % on a solids basis of at least one natural or food grade water-soluble gum, wherein the water-soluble gum comprises locust bean gum; sodium alginate, sodium metaphosphate, sodium benzoate, and calcium chloride; and a vaccine, antibiotic, or contraceptive.