What are Autogenous Bacterins?​

​​Autogenous Bacterin products are produced from specific samples or isolates of organisms obtained from diseased animals.  The samples are processed through your local diagnostic laboratory or university diagnostic laboratory.               At your request, the laboratory sends a sample of the isolated disease-causing organism to American Animal Health, Inc.   AAH then produces a vaccine from the culture in the number of doses that you specify.  Autogenous Bacterins must be produced by USDA facilities with an Autogenous license issued from the USDA.  AAH is a USDA licensed facility, with a license to produce Autogenous Bacterins.

Why use Autogenous Bacterins?​

Autogenous products are used when commercial products are not available or have not provided the desired level of protection to prevent or stop disease outbreaks in certain animal populations or geographical areas. We can manufacture a single product or a combination product designed specifically for your use that can help stop costly outbreaks.  AAH has manufactured Autogenous Bacterins since 1983 using the best state-of-the-art technology available.

Are Autogenous Bacterins Effective?​

​YES.  AAH has manufactured Autogenous Bacterin for over 30 years with millions of doses produced and distributed to veterinarians with very effective results.  Special attention is given to antigenic mass and selection of proprietary syringeable adjuvants.  Many times, more than one strain of an organism is used in the vaccine for a diversified effect.

Where can Autogenous Bacterins be used?​

Typically an Autogenous Bacterin is produced and intended to be used at the herd where the organism(s) were isolated.  Autogenous Bacterin can be used in other herds with approval from the USDA.  We will assist Veterinarians with the process of adjacent or non-adjacent herd use approval from the USDA.  Non-adjacent herd use requires justification             on the basis of epidemiology and the professional judgment of the Veterinarian.

For what organism(s) can AAH produce Autogenous Bacterins?​

​​Bovine                                            Swine                                                 Equine
M. haemolytica                              Actinobacillus                                    Strep. equi
P. multocida                                   Streptococcus                                    Strep. zoo
H. somnus                                      Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae            R. equi
Salmonella                                     Bordetella                                          Salmonella
Corynebacterium                          Pasteurella                                         Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis
Streptococcus                                Clostridium                                        Strep. equisimilis
Staphylococcus                              Salmonella
Moraxella (Branhamella) ovis                                                                  Ovine
Moraxella bovis                                                                                        Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis
Moraxella bovoculi                                                                                   Salmonella
E. coli                                               
Mycoplasma bovis                                                                                                      
 
Canine                                             Avian                                               Caprine
Staphylococcus                               E. Coli                                              Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis
                                                        Salmonella

How Long does it take to produce an autogenous bacterin?

The production time of a vaccine varies depending on the growth time of the organism and the number of doses being produced.  In most cases vaccines are produced, QC Tested, released and available to ship within 6 weeks for the first vaccine produced from isolate(s).  Products produced after the first production requires more release time based on USDA regulations.  Extra doses may be produced on the first production, AAH will keep the inventory on hand and have it available for immediate shipment.

How long can organism(s) be used to make an Autogenous Bacterin?​

Isolated organism(s) can be used 15 months from the date of isolation or 12 months after the first time it was used to make a vaccine, whichever is less.  Requests can be made to the USDA to extend Isolates (organism(s) up to a maximum of two years.  AAH can assist you with these requests for approval however; these requests must be made before the isolate expires.  We do not keep production seeds or isolates longer than allowed by USDA.

What do Autogenous Bacterins cost?​

The cost varies depending on the number of doses manufactured and the number of strains in the product.  There are minimum order standards for large animal, exotic species and small animals involving limited doses.  The cost per dose reduces significantly as the number of doses increases.  More often than not, the cost is far less than large numbers of doses in a commercial vaccine. Prices are quoted F.O.B. Grand Prairie, Texas, and include all laboratory procedures and services.

What is the shelf life of the vaccine?​

​Vaccines carry an 18 month expiration date. 
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Who can order autogenous bacterins?​

Autogenous bacterins can only be purchased by licensed Veterinarians and must be used under the direction of a veterinarian, under a veterinarian-client-patient relationship. 

HOW DO I GET STARTED?

Just give a call. We're here to answer your questions, supply & assist you in completing the required forms for autogenous bacterin & confirm pricing based on the number of doses your need. Call 866 641-5420 9-5 PM (CT) or drop us a note via our Contact Us page.