Bluetongue virus vaccine and immunogenic compositions, methods of use and methods of producing same

Provided are immunogenic and vaccine compositions and methods for their preparation and use, which compositions are effective in protecting against, minimizing the severity of, preventing, and/or ameliorating infection of ruminants with Bluetongue virus. Administration to an animal of at least one d...

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Zusammenfassung:Provided are immunogenic and vaccine compositions and methods for their preparation and use, which compositions are effective in protecting against, minimizing the severity of, preventing, and/or ameliorating infection of ruminants with Bluetongue virus. Administration to an animal of at least one dose of an adjuvanted and twice inactivated Bluetongue virus composition as disclosed herein is effective in providing immunity to the animal and protection from infection with Bluetongue virus, thereby reducing the severity of and/or preventing disease caused by one or more strains or serotypes of Bluetongue virus.