New vaccine protects against two Salmonella strains
The new vaccine protects against S Enteritidis and S Typhimurium in the same vial.
Poultry producers will be able to protect their stock against two strains of Salmonella simultaneously, thanks to the arrival of a new vaccine on the market.
Salmonella is a significant cause of food poisoning in humans, caught from contaminated meat and eggs. Food-borne disease caused by the bacteria is estimated to affect tens of millions of people worldwide each year, according to the World Health Organisation. It is also responsible for severe economic losses in the poultry industry.
The new live vaccine, AviPro Salmonella Duo, is the first to protect against both S Enteritidis and S Typhimurium in the same vial. Globally, these are the two most significant Salmonella strains passed from animals to humans. It is also the first vaccine to be licensed for use in turkeys and ducks as well as chickens.
According to Elanco Animal Health, who launched the product, the new vaccine provides an extra eight weeks of immunity compared to previous vaccines - 62 weeks' immunity for S Typhimurium and 68 weeks for S Enteritidis.
AviPro is administered in drinking water rather than by injection, which Elanco says improves animal welfare, allowing mass administration without causing stress to the birds.
To find out more about the vaccine, visit: http://salmonella360.com/
Veterinary practices are being urged to help owners safely dispose of any unused and expired pet medicines - not just antibiotics - during November's Animal Medicines Amnesty. 
