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ELISA, automated hematology analysis, and biochemical analysis were used to assess antigen-specific antibody levels, routine blood parameters, and biochemical indicators. At week 20 post-immunization, all sheep were humanely euthanized, and liver, spleen, and kidney tissues were collected for histopathological examination.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>rEg.P29 significantly increased antigen-specific IgG levels at 20 weeks post-immunization compared with baseline. Hematological, biochemical, and histopathological analyses revealed no abnormal changes in blood parameters, physiological metabolism, or tissue morphology of the liver, spleen, and kidney, indicating a favorable safety profile.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>rEg.P29 immunization induces a robust humoral immune response without affecting hematopoietic cell homeostasis or liver and kidney function in sheep, as confirmed by hematological, biochemical, and histopathological analyses. 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