Problem addressed
The 3 types of notorious ticks (Bont legged tick, Brown ear tick and blue tick)
About this technology
Controls the 3 types of notorious ticks (Bont legged tick, Brown ear tick and blue tick)
It has 100% efficacy against ECF causing ticks
Kills up to 90% of the Brown ear tick (R. appendiculatus)
Reduces deaths in cattle and calves
Saves a farmer UGX 188,000 per cow/year
It is a cheaper vaccine given only 3 times (at Day 0, Day 30 and after 6 months) followed by once a year compared to accaricides which are given to the animal every week
Reduces labour costs during treatment
Performance and benefits
Saves a farmer UGX 188,000 per cow/year
It is a cheaper vaccine given only 3 times
Reduces labour costs during treatment
It has 100% efficacy against ECF causing ticks
Where it is suitable
Application guidance
Requires three initial doses given on Day 0, Day 30, and Day 180, followed by an annual booster to maintain protection for a full year
Research evidence
The primary multi-site field trial calculated a total integrated vaccine efficacy/effectiveness of 98.8% under real-world field conditions.
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