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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.

At CSARP+ launch, Chilean salmon industry leaders acknowledge failure to develop SRS vaccine has stymied antibiotic reduction effort

Seven Chilean firms have teamed with the Monterey Bay Aquarium to launch CSARP+, a program designed to renew efforts to reduce antibiotic usage across the South American country’s salmon-farming industry.

Celebrating Women in Veterinary Vaccinology on International Day of Women & Girls in Science

To mark the special occasion, we are thrilled to present a compilation of inspiring stories from the brilliant women researchers of IVVN who are making great strides in veterinary vaccinology.

IVVN Launches Fifth Round of Pump-Priming Grant Funding

Pump-priming grants of up to £100,000 are available to allow IVVN members to accelerate their vaccine research, in order to improve vaccine development for livestock and zoonotic diseases in low-and-middle income countries (LMICs).

IVVN Workshop at IVIS 2023: Empowering Early Career Researchers in Veterinary Vaccinology

IVVN hosted a workshop at the 13th International Veterinary Immunology Symposium (IVIS) which delved into strategies for supporting early career researchers (ECRs) engaged in veterinary immunology and vaccinology research.

IVVN Secures £1.2M Funding Boost from MRC

IVVN has received a £1.2M grant from the Medical Research Council (MRC). This significant funding will drive innovation, education, and impactful contributions to the global fight against animal diseases.

IVVN ASOP Launches in Cameroon, Engaging Over 500 Students in the Northwest Region

The IVVN African School Outreach Programme (ASOP) embarked on its first-ever visit to Cameroon from 31st October to 3rd November 2023.

IVVN’s ASOP Fuels Interest in Science Among Nigerian Students

The workshop, centred around combatting Rabies, showcased the techniques employed by scientists in Nigerian Laboratories.

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