New foot-and-mouth disease vaccine could save global livestock billions each year

New foot-and-mouth disease vaccine could save global livestock billions each year

A next-generation vaccine against foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), developed through research supported by Diamond Light Source, could deliver more than $1.3 billion in annual global benefits and significantly strengthen livestock resilience worldwide, according to a new independent impact report.

The analysis, produced by the economic research institute CSIL, highlights the critical role Diamond played in advancing the science behind a novel virus-like particle (VLP) vaccine. The findings demonstrate how investment in large-scale research infrastructure can translate into substantial economic, food security and animal health benefits.

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