ViroVet and GALVmed to collaborate on novel vaccines for sheep & goats

LEUVEN, Belgium, May 17th, 2017 — ViroVet NV, a leading Belgian biopharmaceutical company active in the development of innovative vaccines and antiviral drugs for livestock, is proud to announce a […]

Applications now open for AgResults’ Global US $30 Million Brucellosis Vaccine Prize

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 18, 2016 Press Office: +44 (0)20 8647 4467 Email: nic.daley@garnettkeeler.com Additional press contacts below   Competition aims to incentivize vaccine development breakthrough EDINBURGH, UK, November 18, […]

New blood test developed to tackle major livestock disease in Africa

(9th September 2016) The University of Dundee and the Global Alliance for Livestock Veterinary Medicines (GALVmed) have partnered to develop a simple and effective device that tests for a cattle disease […]

First ever licensed vaccine against major cause of epilepsy in developing world

Vaccine will protect against the fourth highest foodborne hazard ranked by WHO, which causes approximately 30% of epilepsy cases in humans in the developing world. (20/07/2016) – An innovative vaccine […]

The role of para-professionals in the delivery of veterinary services in Africa

(9th October 2015) Efficient surveillance, early detection and rapid response to animal disease outbreaks are key steps for maintaining animal health, protecting human health and securing the income of poor […]

UK Chief Scientific Adviser, Sir Mark Walport, to visit Nairobi and UK-funded science and research projects

(13th July 2015) The UK government’s Chief Scientific Adviser, Sir Mark Walport, will be visiting Nairobi from 14-15 July, 2015,with the aim of fostering closer UK-Kenya linkages on Higher education and […]

Scottish Minister for Europe & International Development engages in talks on African and South Asian livestock vaccines with Scottish-based international charity

(13th May 2015) Humza Yousaf MSP, Scottish Minister for Europe and International Development, visited Scottish-based NGO, GALVmed, on 13 May to meet with the charity that makes livestock vaccines available […]

New Delhi meeting to discuss Newcastle Disease vaccines & learning opportunities in South Asia & Africa

  (10th March 2015) Newcastle Disease (ND) is a deadly, contagious disease that kills many backyard poultry in South Asia and Africa.However, there is an inexpensive vaccine available to livestock […]

International Conference to address viral disease that kills millions of goats and sheep

(28 November 2014) Delegates from around the world will be meeting to discuss the challenges and opportunities for controlling a deadly viral disease that kills small animals, particularly goats and […]

2014 William Hunting Award honours development of a low-cost, heat-stable Newcastle Disease vaccine tablet

(29th October 2014) The 2014 William Hunting award was recently presented to a cadre of scientists for their crucial work in developing a low-cost, heat-stable vaccine tablet formulation for Newcastle […]