Pigs have already been vaccinated and will be challenged with a virulent strain of the ASF virus to assess the vaccine’s efficacy.
Its mission is to accelerate vaccine innovation for diseases often overlooked by mainstream pharmaceutical companies.
The machine’s 300 mm-wide conveyor belt accommodates various product sizes, making it ideal for applications in pet food processing, where consistency and efficiency are critical.
The application seeks approval for importing, processing, and using the GM soybean in food and feed, though it does not cover cultivation in the UK.
Officials noted that the site where the case emerged had previously reported bird flu in poultry, suggesting a possible transmission route.