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VACCINES LIVESTOCK AGRICULTURE

Leveraging synthetic biology to develop a vaccine for African swine fever

Published date
Wednesday, March 11, 2020 - 10:30
Research in Action

Food and Agriculture HERDING VACCINES

Supporting the production of quality livestock vaccines for enterotoxemia, Pasteurella and Rift Valley fever in Kenya

Kenya has an estimated 18.2 million cattle, 16.3 million sheep, and 24.6 million goats. The majority of these animals are held by smallholder farmers who depend on livestock for their livelihoods.
Published date
Monday, April 9, 2018 - 13:30
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Food and Agriculture HERDING VACCINES

Multivalent approach for the improvement of inactivated vaccines against small ruminant diseases in Africa (MultiVacc)

Small ruminants such as goats require less labour and land use than cattle, so they are an important source of food and economic security for livestock smallholders in developing countries. However, small ruminants are also susceptible to many diseases.
Published date
Monday, April 9, 2018 - 11:30
Research in Action

Food and Agriculture HERDING VACCINES

Development of 2 multivalent RVF vaccines for improved uptake in cattle and in small ruminants

Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a viral disease of goats, sheep, cattle, and humans.It is endemic in large parts of Africa, with outbreaks occurring in three to five-year cycles.
Published date
Friday, April 6, 2018 - 12:00