Dairy
South Africa FMD crisis escalates as cows reinfected after vaccination
By Chris McCullough Farmers in South Africa that have already vaccinated their cattle for foot and mouth disease (FMD) are...
vaccine
N.Ireland
DAERA: Bluetongue vaccine now permitted under general licence
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has moved to simplify access to bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV...
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. The...
Beef
Australia develops world-first biodegradable vaccine for FMD
By Chris McCullough The world’s first biodegradable vaccine for foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) has been developed in Australia, a country that...
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...
Beef
Scottish MP urges farmers to vaccinate against bluetongue
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today (Friday, July 4) backed calls for farmers to vaccinate their livestock against...
Dairy
Foot-and-mouth vaccine bank activated in Germany
The state of Brandenburg in Germany has announced that it has activated its foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine bank. Earlier this...
Beef
RVC awarded grants to advance vaccine research into BB and bTB
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) announced it has received two grants from the International Veterinary Vaccinology Network (IVVN) to advance vaccine...