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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.

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.

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.

Supporting the Next Generation of Veterinary Vaccine Leaders: Meet the 2025 IVVN ECR Fellowship Cohort

The International Veterinary Vaccinology Network (IVVN) is pleased to introduce our 2025 cohort of Early Career Researcher (ECR) Fellows. Over the next 18 months, these researchers will receive tailored support through the IVVN ECR Career Development Fellowship - a scheme designed to accelerate their growth as future leaders in veterinary vaccinology

BBSRC–Defra Funding Call: Engineering Next Generation Veterinary Vaccine Technology Platforms

BBSRC and Defra have announced a £12.5 million funding call to support the development of next generation veterinary vaccine technology platforms. To support potential applicants, IVVN and BSI will host an in-person workshop in Nottingham on 24 June 2025.

Vaccines and Misinformation: Kenya’s National Livestock Vaccination Campaign Explained

The article discusses Kenya’s 2025 livestock vaccination campaign to combat FMD and PPR, as well as the challenges posed by misinformation and public resistance.

Join the LD4D Steering Committee and make data work for sustainable livestock development

The Livestock Data for Decisions (LD4D) network is looking for dynamic leaders to join their Steering Committee and help guide their global community toward greater impact.

IMAQUAVAC 2024: Advancing the Future of Fish Health and Aquaculture Vaccine Development

The Indo-German Workshop on aimed to foster international collaboration and address the growing importance of fish vaccines in sustaining global aquaculture practices.

Tackling Methane Emissions in Cattle: A Collaborative Global Effort for a Sustainable Future

A global research project, funded by the Bezos Earth Fund and the Global Methane Hub, is aiming to make a transformative impact on methane emissions from cattle. We spoke with Prof. Dirk Werling (Royal Veterinary College) to learn more about this promising project.

IVVN Awards Fifth Round of Pump-Priming Grants to Advance Livestock Vaccine Research in LMICs

We are delighted to announce the recipients of our fifth round of Pump-Priming Grant Funding. These grants, each worth up to £100,000, aim to accelerate vaccine research addressing critical challenges in livestock and zoonotic diseases across LMICs.

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