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Vaccine stands against livestock killer

Chris McCullough For Agri-View
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025

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Foot-and-mouth disease is an extremely infectious viral disease that affects cattle, sheep, goats and pigs.

Chris McCullough/For Agri-View

Australia is home to the development of the world's first biodegradable vaccine for foot-and-mouth disease, which is endemic in many countries – particularly Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

Chris McCullough/For Agri-View

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Chris McCullough For Agri-View

AUSTRALIA – The world’s first biodegradable vaccine for foot-and-mouth disease has been developed in Australia, a country that has remained free from the dreaded livestock killer for more than 150 years.

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With 20 years experience behind him, award-winning agricultural journalist Chris McCullough is always on the hunt for his next story. He grew up on the family dairy farm in the heart of Northern Ireland and is based on the country’s east coast. He travels around the world to bring readers international news.