abstract |
The present invention relates to immunological compositions comprising sulfolipo-cyclodextrin (SL-CD) and saponin or Quil A, and optionally at least one antigen. The present invention relates to methods and immunological compositions comprising at least one antigen that may be an animal antigen. The animal antigen in the methods and immunological compositions of the invention may be a bovine antigen. The present invention relates to methods and immunological compositions comprising bovine epidemic fever virus (BEFV), bovine herpesvirus 1 (IBR), or bluetongue virus (BTV). The present invention includes a method for raising an immune response against BEFV, IBR, or BTV in an animal comprising administering to the animal a composition of the present invention. In the present invention, in particular, the immune response is a protective immune response. The present invention includes a method for preparing an immunological composition comprising adding Quil A to a virus. |