Brazil: About 70 million animals must be vaccinated against foot-and-mouth disease

Published Oct 31, 2022

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Brazil is set to begin the second phase of foot-and-mouth disease vaccination for cattle and buffaloes under two years old in November, with the aim to immunize around 70 million animals across most states. The vaccination, along with the completion and submission of vaccination declarations, are crucial in maintaining the country's foot-and-mouth disease-free status. Authorized resellers will supply the vaccines, which must be stored between 2°C and 8°C until use. The Department of Animal Health has published two crucial documents: the Vesicular Disease Investigation Manual and the Contingency Plan for Foot-and-Mouth Disease. These guides, adhering to international standards, aim to ensure a prepared and efficient response in case of an outbreak, supporting the expansion of foot-and-mouth disease-free zones without vaccination as part of the national strategic plan.

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The second stage of vaccination against foot-and-mouth disease takes place this November for the immunization of cattle and buffaloes up to 2 years of age, for most Brazilian states, according to the National Vaccination Calendar 2020. Altogether, it is expected to immunize about than 70 million animals. “As important as correct vaccination is the complete completion of the vaccination declaration and delivery online or, when this is not possible, in person at the posts designated by the state veterinary service within the stipulated deadlines, so that the declaration can be registered and the producer can fulfill the sanitary commitments with the animal health defense agency of its state”, highlights the head of the Foot-and-Mouth Disease Division of the Agricultural Defense Department, Diego Viali dos Santos. Vaccines must be purchased from authorized resellers and kept between 2°C and 8°C, from acquisition to the moment of use – including transport and application, right on the ...

Source: Www.gov.br