| abstract |
An improved method for recovering the protein expressed by open reading frame 2 from porcine circovirus type 2 is provided. Also provided is recombinant PCV2 ORF2 protein, and immunogenic compositions comprising PCV2 ORF2 protein. Moreover, multivalent combination vaccines are provided which include an immunological agent effective for reducing the incidence of or lessening the severity of PCV2 infection, preferably PCV 2 ORF2 protein, or an immunogenic composition comprising PCV 2 ORF2 protein, and at least one immunogenic active component of another disease-causing organism in swine. |