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Food and Agriculture HERDING VACCINES

Development of an attenuated live heartwater vaccine for use in domestic ruminants

Heartwater is a fatal tick-borne disease of cattle, sheep, goats, and some wild ruminants. It is characterized by high fever, respiratory distress, and may be accompanied by nervous symptoms.
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Friday, April 6, 2018 - 13:30
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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.
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Friday, April 6, 2018 - 12:00
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Food and Agriculture HERDING VACCINES

Development of a cross-protective synthetic RNA vaccine against foot and mouth disease

Foot and mouth disease (FMD) is the most contagious viral disease of all food animals (except poultry), and poses a substantial economic risk to the agricultural sector in the developing world.
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Friday, April 6, 2018 - 11:30