Conditional Approval for Avian Flu Vaccine Sparks Debate
The USDA conditionally licensed Zoetis’ avian flu vaccine for chickens, aiming to combat the devastating outbreak impacting egg prices. This conditional license, granted due to the vaccine’s demonstrated safety and efficacy, offers a potential solution to the ongoing crisis. While the US historically prioritized eradication through culling, the vaccine’s approval signals a potential shift in strategy, given the virus’s increasing spread and severity. The high cost of eggs is expected to persist into 2025, driven by the outbreak and broader inflation.
John Q. Hosedrinker