Vaccine
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South Africa adopts avian influenza vaccination strategy after US$529M poultry crisis
Initial findings from pilot programmes suggest that vaccination does not completely prevent infection but can significantly reduce mortality rates.
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Mandera launches livestock vaccination drive targeting 112,500 sheep and goats
KENYA – The Mandera County Department of Veterinary Services, in partnership with local non-governmental organisations, has launched a 15-day integrated livestock health campaign aimed at…
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Boehringer joins AgResults to deliver next-generation FMD vaccines for Eastern Africa
The project is being implemented in two phases: vaccine development and distribution
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Wajir launches 7-day livestock vaccination drive as Kenya expands regional disease control efforts
In recent months, similar mass vaccination exercises have been rolled out across several regions in Kenya.
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Zimbabwe, Botswana vaccinate 72,000 cattle against FMD as South Africa battles outbreak control challenges
The five-day vaccination campaign targeted high-risk livestock areas along the Zimbabwe-Botswana border.
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Uganda launches anti-tick vaccine to cut livestock losses and boost productivity
The vaccine is administered in three initial doses at day 0, day 30, and day 180, protecting for up to 1 year, with booster doses required thereafter.
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MSD Animal Health secures UK approval for 7-in-1 salmon vaccine as aquaculture intensifies
The vaccine is designed to protect against a broad range of bacterial and viral diseases, including infectious pancreatic necrosis virus (IPNV), furunculosis, cold-water vibriosis, vibriosis, winter ulcer disease and yersiniosis.
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Boehringer Ingelheim launches LENZELTA® vaccine to combat mastitis in dairy cattle
LENZELTA® is administered in two doses during the dry-off period, a stage when cows are particularly vulnerable to infection.
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Nigeria strengthens fight against CBPP control as outbreaks threaten cattle production
CBPP mortality rates can reach up to 50% in affected herds.
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GALVmed, universities, Biovet advance next-generation HS vaccine to strengthen livestock health and productivity
The partnership will see Biovet lead safety, efficacy, and field trials, as well as the process toward market authorisation, while GALVmed supports downstream development and deployment.
