Compiled by Senior Animal Health Officers at The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United
Nations, and with contributions from international leading experts, Veterinary Vaccines: Principles
and Applications is a concise and authoritative reference featuring easily readable reviews of the latest research in vaccinology and vaccine immune response to pathogens of major economic impact
to livestock.
It covers advice and recommendations for vaccine production, quality control, and effective vaccination schemes including vaccine selection, specifications, vaccination programs, vaccine handling
in the field, application, failures, and assessment of herd protection. In addition, the book presents
discussions on the current status and potential future developments of vaccines and vaccination
against selected transboundary animal diseases.
Provides a clear and comprehensive guide on using veterinary vaccines to protect
livestock from diseases
Teaches the principles of vaccinology and vaccine immune response
Highights the vaccine production schemes and standards for quality control testing
Offers easy-to-read reviews of the most current research on the subject
Gives readers advice and recommendations on which vaccination schemes are most effective
Discusses the today's state of vaccines and vaccination against selected transboundary
animal diseases as well as possible future developments in the field
Veterinary vaccines: Principles and Applications is an important resource for veterinary practitioners.
animal health department officials, vaccine scientists, and veterinary students. It will also be of interest to professional associations and NGO active in livestock industry.