Comparative evaluation of a vaccine candidate expressing enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) adhesins for colibacillosis with a commercial vaccine using a pig model

► A novel live vaccine candidate expressing enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli adhesins. ► A comparative evaluation of the vaccine candidate with a commercial vaccine. ► After oral immunization of sows, protection in their offsprings were assessed. ► Vaccination of sows with the vaccine candidate effectively protects their offsprings.