VNIIZG is testing a new vaccine for cattle

VNIIZG is testing a new vaccine for cattle
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The tests were conducted at the end of December on cattle farms in the Zavyalovsky, Malopurginsky and Mozhginsky districts of the Udmurt Republic. Epizootological studies were conducted and experimental and control groups of animals were formed. The vaccine was tested on cattle to determine the rate of formation and level of immune response.

In 2024 , the center's scientists tested 11 new vaccines, of which 5 have already received the necessary certificates, another 5 are at the registration stage, and documents for 5 other drugs have been submitted for consideration. In addition, in 2023, the FGBU "ARRIAH" increased vaccine production threefold, bringing it to 13 billion doses, which made it possible to replace veterinary drugs that had left the market by 80%.

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