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Changes in serum antibody titer following rabies
vaccination in the giant panda
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Liu SR1*,
Lan JC1, Luo L1, Ayala JE1, Hou R1,
Feng Y2, Liu L1, Liao L.H1, Huang WJ1, Xu
WD2 and Guo HC2 |
1Sichuan Key Laboratory of Conservation Biology for
Endangered Wildlife, Chengdu Resetrch Base of Giant Panda Breeding,
Chengdu 610081, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China; 2Institute
of Military Veterinary, Academy of Military Medical Sciences, Changchun
130122, Jilin, People’s Republic of China
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Abstract |
The aim of the present study
was to assess the immune
response and safety of a commercially available rabies virus vaccine in
the giant panda. Serum antibody titers were measured and recorded during
a one-year period post-vaccination. We injected 13 giant pandas with
inactivated adjuvant vaccine against the rabies
virus
produced by NOBIVAC of Netherlands,
followed by blood collection for serologic response.
Rabies
antibody titers were measured over a period of 12 months
using the fluorescent antibody virus neutralization (FAVN) test. No
adverse reactions were observed. Furthermore, the vaccine was able to
elicit a strong immune reaction from recipients of adult groups, and
maintain an adequate level of antibody titers for the duration of at
least one year. Panda cubs
received vaccines for the first time were 50% (2/4), developed an
antibody response post-vaccination. We concluded that this vaccine is
safe and effective for use in the giant panda, providing strong
protection against exposure to rabies.
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Keywords:
Giant panda; rabies vaccine;
antibody titer
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To cite this article:
Liu SR, Lan JC, Luo L, Ayala
JE, Hou R, Feng Y, Liu L, Liao LH, Huang WJ, Xu WD and Guo HC, 2016.
Changes in serum antibody
titer following rabies vaccination in the giant panda.
Res.
Opin. Anim. Vet. Sci., 6(4): 121-125. |
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