New publication explores the development of effective cattle tick vaccines
STAR IDAZ IRC is delighted to announce the publication of “Questing for sustainable control of cattle ticks: bottlenecks in developing efficacious vaccines,” an Opinion piece in Trends in Parasitology. Naturally acquired immunity to cattle ticks in certain cattle breeds demonstrates that developing vaccines to prevent tick infestations is feasible. However, important scientific and practical barriers…
New Capripoxvirus Research Review identifies advances and critical knowledge gaps
A new STAR IDAZ Research Review brings together the most important capripoxvirus research published between January 2015 and June 2026, providing an evidence base to guide future research, funding and disease-control priorities. Capripoxviruses (CaPV) cause clinically and economically significant transboundary diseases in cattle, sheep and goats and can also affect several wildlife species. These diseases…
Five articles published in Joint DISCONTOOLS / STAR IDAZ retrospective collection
STAR IDAZ IRC is delighted that five articles have now been published in the Joint DISCONTOOLS / STAR IDAZ Retrospective Collection: DISCONTOOLS & STAR IDAZ research gaps for infectious disease control in animals. The collection is being organised in collaboration with BMC Veterinary Research, with Professor Gary Entrican, STAR IDAZ Scientific Committee, and Dr Johannes…
Partnerships driving innovation for animal health and welfare
How can partnerships accelerate innovation for animal health and welfare? STAR IDAZ IRC is pleased to share an inspiring video from the Animals & Us series, presented by the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) and produced by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions. This episode showcases the European Partnership on Animal Health and Welfare (EUPAHW), highlighting…
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