What is the animal health industrys contribution to the combating avian influenza?
A number of animal health companies produce H5 vaccines protecting against H5N1 that are effective in preventing clinical disease in birds. These vaccines help control the spread of avian influenza by increasing the resistance of the vaccinated bird and by reducing shedding of the virus by infected birds. Animal health companies also contribute to the control efforts of avian influenza with their wealth of knowledge in the field and manufacture products to control disease vectors. Q: Can the animal health industry supply enough avian influenza vaccines? A: Up until now, the companies making avian influenza vaccines have been able to meet demand for their products. Vaccine production is a complicated process. The production and testing takes at least four months, including all controls on quality, safety and efficacy of the product. Animal health companies need advance warning of a country’s intention to implement vaccination in order to be able to supply the requisite amount of vaccine
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