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Vets urge farmers to prioritise bluetongue vaccination

Vets are urging farmers not to slacken off in the fight against bluetongue and get their animals vaccinated through autumn and winter. The east of England has been particularly badly affected by the disease, but the Senned was last month warned that bluetongue posed “a major challenge” to the Welsh farming industry.

OPEN CALL: WOAH ad hoc expert group on vaccine priorities to reduce AMU

WOAH has launched an open call for experts to join an ad hoc Group that will update the lists of priority animal diseases for which vaccines could achieve the greatest global reduction in antimicrobial usage in pigs, chickens and fish.

Stopping the spread of Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) starts with vaccine access in Africa

This Article discuss the impact of Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) and the need for urgent and coordinated action to stop the disease spreading further, potentially reversing decades of progress in poverty alleviation, starting with the regions where small ruminants play a key role in food systems.

ICRAD's newly published White Book

As part of the conclusion of the EU-funded research network, ICRAD is pleased to share the newly published ICRAD White Book, which presents the 33 research projects that have received funding through the network.

IVVN Landscape Workshop: Shaping the Future of Veterinary Vaccinology

The IVVN Landscape Workshop (3–4 September 2025) brought together global stakeholders in veterinary vaccinology to discuss key challenges and priorities for the field. Over two days of facilitated discussions, participants developed action plans to strengthen research, innovation, and collaboration across the community.

The next frontier in animal health: faster, smarter, scalable vaccines

As animal disease outbreaks escalate worldwide, the urgency to act has never been greater. From African Swine Fever (ASF) and Avian Influenza (AI) to Bluetongue Virus (BTV), the growing list of infectious livestock diseases is disrupting global agriculture - threatening food security, human health, and rural livelihoods, while upending trade and supply chains.

UK Government publishes framework to strengthen UK veterinary vaccine availability

New Statement of Intent sets out cross-sector approach to address vaccine supply challenges and support innovation in animal health.

IVVN and POMS Early Career Researchers and Mentors Gather in Vienna for Fellowship Scheme Launch

On 15-16 August 2025, the International Veterinary Vaccinology Network (IVVN) hosted the launch of its Early Career Researcher (ECR) Fellowship Scheme in Vienna, Austria. Fellows from both the IVVN and POMS schemes met for the first time to connect, share experiences, and set the stage for their fellowship journeys.

RNA livestock vaccine partnership announced

A new veterinary vaccine hub is partnering with a technology innovation centre to develop vaccines together. The Centre for Veterinary Vaccine Innovation and Manufacturing (CVIM) signed a memorandum of understanding with CPI, a tech innovation centre with extensive experience in advanced vaccine technologies.

Identifying New T-Cell Epitopes for Babesia bovis: A Pump Priming Grant Success Story

Research supported by the International Veterinary Vaccinology Network (IVVN) Pump Priming Grant has led to promising advances in the search for a new generation of vaccines against Babesia bovis, a parasite responsible for significant economic losses in cattle production worldwide.

A New Roadmap for Rapid Vaccine Development: What Veterinary Science Can Learn from COVID-19

The IVVN is pleased to share the publication of a new paper by Dr Michael Francis, IVVN Board member and Managing Director of BioVacc Consulting Ltd, which offers timely insights into accelerating vaccine development in the face of pandemic threats.

AAAID Participates in the Inauguration of the Largest Veterinary Vaccine Manufacturing Facility in Egypt, Middle East, and Africa

The Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and Development (AAAID) reaffirms its commitment to supporting vital projects that contribute to strengthening Arab food security through investments in high-impact sectors such as veterinary vaccines and scientific research.

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