Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Vaccination: a management tool in veterinary medicine.
- Journal:
- Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997)
- Year:
- 2002
- Authors:
- Babiuk, L A
- Affiliation:
- Veterinary Infectious Disease Organization · Canada
Plain-English summary
Vaccines have been a key part of managing animal health for about 200 years, mainly to prevent infectious diseases. While traditional vaccines will still be used and new ones are being created using familiar methods, there are also new types of vaccines being developed with advanced technology. These innovative vaccines not only help fight infections but can also boost the productivity of farm animals by affecting hormones, help with choosing the gender of animals, and control external parasites like fleas and ticks. The ongoing advancements in vaccination methods are important for both animal health and farming practices.
Abstract
Conventional vaccines have been used for some 200 years, primarily to control infectious diseases. It is envisaged that such vaccines will continue to be used and new ones developed using conventional technology. However, in addition to conventional vaccines, novel approaches using biotechnology are already in use and many more are in various stages of development. These novel vaccines are not only being used to control infectious diseases, but also to improve productivity of livestock by modulating hormones, for gender selection, as well as in controlling ectoparasites. The recent developments in vaccination technology in all of these areas are described.
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