Vaccination of Porpoises (Tursiops truncatus) Against (Erysipelothrix insidiosa) Infection
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W.G. Gilmartin, BS; J.F. Allen, DVM; S.H. Ridgway, DVM
Naval Undersea R & D Center, San Diego, CA

Serum agglutinating antibody titers of porpoises (Tursiops truncatus) were monitored following administration of several commercially available vaccines for Erysipelothrix insidiosa. Comparison of serum antibody response to killed versus live-avirulent products demonstrated a greater quantity as well as more persistent antibodies resulting from the latter. The method of antibody analysis and a vaccination program for obtaining high antibody titers are presented.

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W. G. Gilmartin, BS


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