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This project aims to develop a multivalent vaccine to enhance livestock health and contribute to food security in Africa.

May 25, 2026Open Access

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Key Points

This project aims to develop a multivalent vaccine to enhance livestock health and contribute to food security in Africa.
Developed a 2-in-1 vaccine for Rift Valley fever and lumpy skin disease.
Focused on cattle, sheep, and goats as target populations.
Collaborated with the Agricultural Research Council's Ondersterpoort Veterinary Institute.
Successfully developed a multivalent vaccine targeting Rift Valley fever and lumpy skin disease.
Potentially improves livestock health and productivity, contributing to better food security in the region.

Abstract

This report is based on the project "Novel livestock vaccines for viral diseases in Africa towards improved food security" which was funded by the Canada's International Development Research Centre (IDRC), and Global Affairs Canada. The project, led by the Agricultural Research Council's Ondersterpoort Veterinary Institute, sought to develop a multivalent vaccine for Rift Valley fever (RVF) and lumpy skin disease (LSD) (LSD RVF 2- in -1 vaccine) for use in cattle, sheep and goats.

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Human Sciences Research Council (Sat,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a13e8680e02ee3982d33310 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.14749/32380605

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