Use a goat serum for veterinary treatment

Abstract

Methods for veterinary treatment of mammals are described, for treatment of conditions having an inflammatory component. The methods are particularly suited to treatment of cats, dogs, or horses.

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         13 . A method of veterinary treatment of a mammal for an inflammatory respiratory disease, comprising administering a serum composition obtained from a goat after challenge with HIV, wherein the inflammatory respiratory disease is selected from the group consisting essentially of canine bronchitis, chronic airway disease, fibrosing alveolitis, feline asthma, and equine respiratory disorders. 
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 13  wherein the mammal is a canine. 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 14  wherein the disease is canine bronchitis. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 13  wherein the mammal is a feline. 
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 16  wherein the disease is feline asthma. 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 13  wherein the mammal is an equine. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 18  wherein the disease is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 13  wherein the disease is chronic airway disease. 
     
     
         21 . The method of  claim 13  wherein the disease is fibrosing alveolitis.