ATCC? Number:VR-814?
Classification: Herpesviridae, Varicellovirus
Agent: Felid herpesvirus 1 deposited as Feline rhinotracheitis virus
Strain: FVRm
Original Source: Throat swab from a cat infected with cloned virus exposed to chemical mutagens
Depositors: Norden Labs.
Biosafety Level:2
Shipped: freeze-dried
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Host Organism : feline kidney cells; domestic cat cat; feline fetus cells in tissue culture
Incubation : Temperature: 31.0°C Duration: 2 days
Effect : Yes, in vitro effects: Herpes type focal CPE in feline cells
Comments : Attenuated strain. Stable at 31-37C. Antigenicity is specific for the virus. No cross-reactions. No HA or hemolysin produced. Physical properties are the same as for other herpesviruses. Attenuated strain. Stable at 31-37C. Antigenicity is specific for the virus. No cross-reactions. No HA or hemolysin produced.
References : 34091: Davis E. Feline viral rhinotracheitis vaccine and combination feline viral rhinotracheitis-calicivirus vaccine prepared therefrom. US Patent 4,031,204 dated Jun 21 1977