As global meat, chicken, and fish consumption continues to rise, so does awareness of the critical role that livestock vaccinations play in maintaining animal health.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) recognizes this urgency and is organizing the first-ever Global Conference on Animal Health Innovation, Reference Centres, and Vaccines. Scheduled for September 23 to 25, 2024, the conference aims to address the accessibility of quality vaccines and support effective vaccination strategies.
The upcoming conference is a milestone event, and the FAO has stated that it wishes to highlight the issue of increasing accessibility of quality vaccines and support vaccination strategies. It said that the aim is “improving animal health to make livestock systems more environmentally, economically, and socially sustainable, including safeguarding public health and facilitating trade in livestock and animal products.”
According to a recent report by Fortune Business Insights, the international livestock vaccines market was valued at approximately $5.73 billion in 2023. Projections indicate that it will reach $9.8 billion, growing at an annual rate of approximately 6.3%.
These figures underscore the economic significance of proper vaccination. By preventing disease outbreaks, livestock vaccines reduce economic losses associated with illnesses in farm animals.
Livestock vaccines provide essential immunization against various diseases. From foot-and-mouth disease to respiratory infections, these vaccines act as shields, safeguarding the health and productivity of farm animals. Additionally, they play a crucial role in minimizing the risk of zoonotic diseases—those that can be transmitted from animals to humans. Ensuring healthy animals contributes directly to safe food production.
While awareness of vaccination importance grows, veterinarians and growers must also prioritize professional administration. Proper techniques ensure that vaccines reach their intended targets—the animals’ immune systems—triggering the desired immune response. Trained personnel follow correct dosages, injection techniques, and storage protocols to maintain vaccine integrity. Minimizing adverse reactions and complications is equally vital.
When vaccinating livestock, speed, precision, and minimal stress are essential. Ergonomic and user-friendly syringes play a pivotal role in achieving these goals.
Accurate dosages, combined with professional administration, ensure that each animal receives the right amount of vaccine without unnecessary discomfort. ThaMa-Vet’s manuals, explanatory videos and tutorials empower vaccinators to achieve optimal results.
A well-administered vaccine not only protects individual animals but also contributes to sustainable livestock systems and safer food production.
