What we do
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VIDO/InterVac | The Canadian Center for Vaccinology | The BC Centre for Disease Control
VIDO/InterVac
VIDO holds more than 80 U.S. patents, most commercially licensed, and has commercialized seven vaccines, five of which were world firsts.
VIDO collaborates extensively with external institutes and companies and partnered with Bioniche Life Sciences in developing a vaccine for cattle against E. coli O157:H7 – another world first. In 2007, this vaccine earned an industry excellence award as the best new veterinary product for livestock.
R&D Highlights
| Product |
Sector |
Application |
| Vicogen™ |
Cattle |
Prevention of calf scours |
| Ecolan RC™ |
Cattle |
Prevention of bacterial and viral calf scours |
| Hevlan TC™ |
Poultry |
Prevention of enteritis in turkeys |
| Pneumo-Star™ |
Cattle |
Prevention of Pasteurella infection in cattle (part of Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) complex) |
| Somnu-Star™ |
Cattle |
Prevention of Haemophilosis in cattle (part of BRD complex) |
| Somnu-Star Ph™ |
Cattle |
Prevention of Pasteurellosis and Haemophilosis in cattle (part of BRD complex) |
| Pleuro-Star 4™ |
Swine |
Prevention of Porcine Pleuropneumonia |
For a comprehensive list of VIDO patents visit: http://www.vido.org/patents/
Did you know?
The three influenza viruses that affect humans are Influenzavirus A (humans, other mammals & birds), Influenzavirus B (humans & seals), and Influenzavirus C (humans & pigs). Influenzavirus A is responsible for most flu pandemics. The virus can be transmitted through airborne particles – coughs or sneezes – contaminated surfaces, or in the case of avian influenza, through infected bird droppings. The influenza virus can survive in sub-zero temperatures, but is easily killed with disinfectants and detergents.
BACKGROUNDER
Immunization:
Inoculation and Vaccination
Inoculation (also known as variolation) was introduced to the west by Lady Mary Wortley Montagu (1689-1762), who witnessed inoculation being
practiced by physicians in Constantinople,[12] and was greatly impressed:[13] she had lost a brother to smallpox and bore facial scars from the disease herself. In 1718 she had the embassy surgeon inoculate her son, and in 1721, after returning to England, had her daughter inoculated[14]. In 1722 the Prince of Wales' daughters received inoculations[16].
The practice of inoculation slowly spread amongst the royal families of Europe, followed by general adoption amongst the rest of the population. Given the severe consequences of smallpox in Europe in the 18th century, many parents felt that the benefits outweighed the risks and so inoculated their children.[21] [22]
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