Antibiotic-free compositions for the prevention or control of coccidiosis
AssigneeHuvepharma
InventorsMary Ann Pfannenstiel, Jennifer Albrecht, Glen M. Wilkinson
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Abstract
Compositions are provided that contain sporulated coccidial oocysts, wherein the compositions are free of antibiotics and comprise formalin at a concentration sufficient to inhibit microbial growth for at least 12 months while maintaining oocyst viability. Methods of preparing such compositions are also provided.
Claims7
A composition for the prevention or control of coccidiosis comprising viable sporulated oocysts of at least one species of protozoa known to cause coccidiosis, wherein said composition is free of antibiotics and comprises formalin at a concentration of 0.0071%, wherein microbial bioburden in the composition is 1-10 CFUs/mL or less of Bacillus subtilis or Penicillium chrysogenum for at least 12 months, wherein the composition comprises viable sporulated oocysts of Eimeria acervulina,Eimeria maxima, and Eimeria tenella.
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