vaccine

South Africa FMD crisis escalates as cows reinfected after vaccination

Dairy

South Africa FMD crisis escalates as cows reinfected after vaccination

Farmers in South Africa that have already vaccinated their cattle for foot and mouth disease (FMD) are seeing them become reinfected.

DAERA: Bluetongue vaccine now permitted under general licence

N.Ireland

DAERA: Bluetongue vaccine now permitted under general licence

DAERA has moved to simplify access to bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV 3) vaccines for farmers across Northern Ireland.

Farmers in NI reminded to seek vet advice on bluetongue vaccine

N.Ireland

Farmers in NI reminded to seek vet advice on bluetongue vaccine

Livestock farmers in Northern Ireland (NI) are being urged to seek professional veterinary advice before administering a bluetongue vaccine

Australia develops world-first biodegradable vaccine for FMD

Beef

Australia develops world-first biodegradable vaccine for FMD

The world’s first biodegradable vaccine for highly infectious foot-and-mouth disease has been developed in Australia

UFU: Farmers considering bluetongue vaccine should consult vet

N.Ireland

UFU: Farmers considering bluetongue vaccine should consult vet

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has advised farmers in Northern Ireland considering using a bluetongue vaccine to consult with their vet

Beef

RVC awarded grants to advance vaccine research into BB and bTB

RVC awarded grants to advance vaccine research into BB and bTB