| Literature DB >> 23831724 |
Monika Krüger1, Marie Skau, Awad Ali Shehata, Wieland Schrödl.
Abstract
In the present study the efficacy Botulism vaccine (formalinised aluminum hydroxide gel adsorbed toxoid of Clostridium botulinum types C and D) was evaluated in four Danish dairy cows under field conditions. Other four dairy herds were unvaccinated. Blood serum of all animals was analyzed for specific C. botulinum types A, B, C, D and E antibodies using a developed ELISA. Feces of all animals were analyzed for botulinum neurotoxins (BoNTs) and C. botulinum spores. C. botulinum types C and D antibodies were significantly (p < 0.05) increased in vaccinated animals. Vaccination with botulism vaccine significantly reduced (p < 0.001) BoNTs and C. botulinum spores in cattle feces. Our findings represent that C. botulinum vaccination increases specific blood serum antibodies and reduces free BoNTs and C. botulinum spores in feces.Entities:
Keywords: Botulinum neurotoxins; Botulism; Clostridium botulinum; ELISA; Vaccination
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Year: 2013 PMID: 23831724 DOI: 10.1016/j.anaerobe.2013.06.011
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Anaerobe ISSN: 1075-9964 Impact factor: 3.331