Question: Can water quality have a negative effect on vaccines used for poultry? There’s no negative effect on the “killed/inactivated” (oil emulsion) vaccines, applied as intra-muscular or subcutaneous injections. Water quality becomes very important, however, when “live” vaccines are used. Excessively hard water, or water that contains a lot of…
Question: Why do vaccines sometimes not protect chickens? The handling and storage of “live” vaccines is very important. Remember that these vaccines contain live viruses or bacteria. Very specific temperatures must be adhered to when storing vaccines, or they will be damaged. They should not be exposed to direct sunlight…
Question: Do antibiotics and a vaccination work in the same way? Antibiotic treatment and vaccination are totally separate approaches to disease control and must not be confused. To understand the difference, you have first to understand how an animal’s body protects itself naturally, without the help of an antibiotic or…
Question: Most insect-transmitted diseases, such as lumpy skin disease, are only seen during late summer and autumn. Why do I need to vaccinate against these diseases in spring? First of all, farmers should understand how a vaccine works. Unlike antibiotics that kill bacteria, a vaccine prevents diseases caused by either…
The veterinary vaccines markets in Africa and the Middle East will grow rapidly to a peak of 7.1% annually by 2022 due to several factors linked to the rising prevalence of animal diseases. In a new report that examines trends in Africa and the Middle East’s vaccines markets between 2018…
The British Department for International Development (DFID) says it will provide £90 million to support research that will lead to the creation of new “super-crops” to address the problems of food security and nutrition in Africa. DFID is the international development aid agency of the British government. In a statement…
A British research institute has reported a 90% success rate in African field trials of a new vaccine to protect cattle and other cloven-hoofed animals from malignant catarrhal fever (MCF), a serious viral livestock disease. In a statement, the Moredun Research Institute (MRI) said MCF, which is limited to wildebeest…
The global foot and mouth disease (FMD) vaccine market will expand by 11.22% from US$7.285 million in 2016 to an estimated US$12.241 million by 2021. This is due to renewed demand, new vaccine research, development investment projects, and increased competition between suppliers, a new market research report has revealed. In a…
Question: What are the guidelines for handling live vaccines and administering them orally (by mouth)? NEVER expose vaccines to sunlight. Store them in the fridge, not in the freezer. Always transport vaccines in a cooler box, with an ice pack to keep them cool. Starve birds of water for half…
