Author: Robert Taylor
STAR-IDAZ IRC Newsletter
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DISCONTOOLS launches new website
DISCONTOOLS, the open-access database identifying research gaps to improve the control and management of more than 50 infectious diseases in animals – has just launched a new website with updated info for a majority of the prioritised diseases: www.discontools.eu An important resource for public and private funders of animal health research, DISCONTOOLS aims to help speed […]
Veterinary experts meet to advance animal health and productivity for African farmers
Veterinary experts meet to advance animal health and productivity for African farmers 21 September 2017 – Animal health experts from Africa and the Middle East met in Abuja, Nigeria on 12-14th September to agree common research priorities for Africa and explore sharing of resources and facilities to maximise the impact of research in advancing the […]
International Veterinary Vaccinology Network Meeting 2017
The International Veterinary Vaccinology Network (IVVN) Meeting 2017 will take place at the Ole Sereni Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya on the 30-31 October 2017. The meeting aims to: bring together UK and low-and-middle income country partners to form collaborations; introduce other networks that IVVN members should be aware of and bring together academic with industrial and other non-academic […]
Veterinary vaccine nanotechnology: pulmonary and nasal delivery in livestock animals. (9/08/2017)
Nanoparticle (NP) technology has been shown to enhance immune activation by producing higher antibody titers and protection. Although specific mechanisms between NPs and biological membranes are still under investigation, physical parameters such as particle size and shape, as well as biological tissue distribution including mucociliary clearance influence the protection and delivery of antigens to the […]
Transmission dynamics of zoonotic tuberculosis in Morocco
A mathematical model of tuberculosis transmission from cattle to humans has been used to estimate the disease cost and simulate potential interventions in Moroccan cattle. In many developing countries, a significant fraction of the tuberculosis burden comes potentially from the tuberculosis bacteria carried by animals, essentially cattle. Efforts to reduce the tuberculosis burden, therefore, must […]
Marek’s disease: new gene editing technique aids vaccine development.
New approach offers a simple and efficient method to manipulate the Turkey herpesvirus genome for rapid development of recombinant vaccines. Scientists at The Pirbright Institute have used genetic engineering to develop a more efficient and effective vaccine for Marek’s disease, which could pave the way for a new generation of poultry disease vaccines. Marek’s disease virus (MDV) […]
Vaccinating against East Coast fever increases income of pastoralist households
Households directed the increased income resulting from East Coast fever vaccination into childhood education and food purchase. A study of Kenyan pastoralist households, has found that vaccination against East Coast fever provides significant net income benefits from reduction in livestock mortality, increased milk production, and savings by reducing antibiotic and acaricide treatments. Households spent the […]