NEW MODIFIED LIVE FLAVOBACTERIUM STRAINS, STABILIZED VACCINES COMPRISING SAME, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USE THEREOF

摘要

The present invention provides attenuated F. columnare strains that elicit an immune response in an animal, particularly a fish, against virulent F. columnare compositions comprising said strains, methods of vaccination against F. columnare, and kits for use with such methods and compositions. The invention further relates to a stabilization buffer, which allows the attenuated compositions to remain storage stable at ambient temperatures for extended periods of time.