If approved, the vaccine could be marketed before the season in 2013.
June 28, 2012
MSD Animal Health presents results of a vaccine against Schmallenberg virus to protect sheep and cattle
MSD Animal Health announces the successful development of a candidate vaccine against the Schmallenberg virus. Immediately after the first cases appeared at the end of 2011, MSD Animal Health started the emergency development program.
The vaccine is based on wild-type Schmallenberg virus that has been inactivated and contains an adjuvant that stimulates the immune response. In the studies to date, safety and efficacy has been demonstrated in calves, lambs and pregnant ewes.
Vetsforum
June 28, 2012
MSD Animal Health presents results of a vaccine against Schmallenberg virus to protect sheep and cattle
MSD Animal Health announces the successful development of a candidate vaccine against the Schmallenberg virus. Immediately after the first cases appeared at the end of 2011, MSD Animal Health started the emergency development program.
The vaccine is based on wild-type Schmallenberg virus that has been inactivated and contains an adjuvant that stimulates the immune response. In the studies to date, safety and efficacy has been demonstrated in calves, lambs and pregnant ewes.
Vetsforum
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