Specialized Vaccine Solutions for High-Risk Poultry Environments
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A novel vaccine system and method for protecting poultry from necrotic enteritis in high-security farms, disaster relief areas, extreme weather conditions, remote farms, and areas with limited veterinary resources.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent addresses the issue of necrotic enteritis in poultry, but it lacks adaptability for specific, high-risk environments. This new inventive concept adapts the original vaccine technology to cater to these niche markets, providing targeted solutions for poultry farmers facing unique challenges.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new inventive concept comprises a PlcC-NetB fusion protein-based vaccine produced in plants, which can be administered orally through a feed supplement in high-security farms or formulated to provide rapid protection against necrotic enteritis in disaster relief areas. In extreme weather conditions, the vaccine composition includes a stabilizer to maintain potency. For remote or isolated farms, a self-contained, portable vaccination unit is employed, while in areas with limited veterinary resources, a community-based vaccination program is implemented by trained local personnel.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce novel adaptations of the original vaccine technology, including production in plants, oral administration, and targeted formulations for high-security, disaster relief, extreme weather, remote, and limited veterinary resource environments. These specialized variations and niche solutions are non-obvious and provide a significant advancement over the original patent.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include different protein expression systems, various stabilizers for extreme weather conditions, or modified vaccination protocols for specific environments. Additionally, the vaccine composition could be adapted for use in other animal species or for protection against related diseases.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The specialized vaccine solutions have significant commercial potential in the poultry industry, particularly in high-risk environments such as high-security farms, disaster relief areas, and extreme weather regions. The targeted solutions can help poultry farmers reduce losses, improve animal welfare, and increase productivity, leading to increased market share and revenue growth.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61K39/08 |
| A | A61 | A61P31/04 |
| C | C12 | C12N15/74 |
| C | C12 | C12N15/8258 |
| A | A61 | A61K2039/552 |
| A | A61 | A61K2039/55577 |
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,613 |
|---|---|
| Title | Vaccine for prevention of necrotic enteritis in poultry |
| Assignee(s) | Arizona Board of Regents on Behalf of Arizona State University |