France’s initial year of mandatory vaccination against highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in ducks has shown promising results. Since October last year, all farms with over 250 ducks have been required to vaccinate their birds, using approved DIVA vaccines. With a robust surveillance system in place, approximately 61 million ducks have been vaccinated to date. Importantly, vaccination is seen as a complementary measure, not a substitute for essential biosecurity practices. The funding for this campaign was provided by an 85%-15% split between the state and farmers.
The EU and the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) have endorsed vaccination as a valuable addition to traditional HPAI control measures. Still unfortunately some trade barriers were put by third countries.
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