Nanoparticle-based anti-mycotoxin vaccines and uses thereof

Abstract

Disclosed are nanoparticle-mycotoxin-hemocyanin complexes useful in the prevention or amelioration of symptoms associated with mycotoxicosis in an animal in need thereof. Disclosed are methods for preparing such complexes, and use of such complexes in vaccinating animals in need thereof to prevent or ameliorate symptoms associated with mycotoxicosis. Disclosed are egg compositions enriched in at least one anti-mycotoxin antibody, feed supplements and feed comprising such egg compositions, and methods for the preparation of such egg compositions, feed supplements, and feed. Disclosed are methods of using such egg compositions, feed supplements, or feed to prevent or ameliorate symptoms associated with mycotoxicosis in animals fed mycotoxin-contaminated feed.

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