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Vaccines from the tobacco plant

  • 2 Apr 08:55

In addition to endangering animals and humans, avian influenza epidemics can significantly affect poultry meat and egg production in regions. When an infectious disease breaks out, there is often only one method to contain it - the culling of useful birds. However, a quick and inexpensive vaccination could soon offer a new alternative. In years of close cooperation, researchers at the Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Cultivated Plants Research (IPK) in Gatersleben and the Institute of Biotechnlology (IBT) in Vietnam's capital Hanoi have developed a method for the production of bird flu vaccines in plants. The IPK announced that a new project will focus. Read more...

Market Analysis on Avian Influenza Vaccines

  • 29 Jun 11:17

Avian Influenza virus has a worldwide distribution and causes disease presented as different forms, ranging from highly pathogenic AI (HPAI) infections caused by H5 & H7 strains and low pathogenic AI (LPAI) infections caused by H9N2 strains. The disease has a massive impact on poultry production. HPAI types lead to trade restrictions, food shortages and industry job losses. LPAI causes severe performance losses in growing flocks leading to reduced productivity and profitability. Vaccination has become increasingly important in avian influenza control as a part of a multi-pronged approach, complementing the massive efforts expended in controlling the disease. Read more...