Equine Flu: ProteqFlu® First To Secure Clade 2 Update - Launch At BEVA Congress 11 Sept 2014

Equine vets attending BEVA Congress in September are invited to attend the launch of the UK’s first and only equine flu vaccine updated to include protection against the latest Clade 2 strains, including Richmond 07. The top speaker line-up includes leading specialist Dr Richard Newton, Head of Epidemiology and Disease Surveillance at the Animal Health Trust (AHT), and Dr Romain Paillot Head of Immunology at the AHT. With the OIE Specialist Surveillance Panel urging manufacturers to update strains for many years, Dr Newton will set the scene on why the inclusion of the Clade 2 strain is so important for horse health, and the equine industry as a whole, says the organiser, Louise Radford MRCVS, of Merial. “We’re all incredibly excited as the event will mark the launch of the UKs first and only fully updated equine flu vaccine that contains both a Clade 1 and Clade 2 antigen. The new ProteqFlu® vaccine fully represents the latest 2014 OIE recommended EIV strains,” says Louise. The launch is being held at the prestigious Hotel Du Vin, Birmingham on Thursday 11 September 2014. Presentations will cover ‘A virological and immunological perspective on Clade 2 & EIV’, ‘How technology makes the difference’ and independent vaccine trial results. The evening starts at 6.30pm and includes dinner and evening entertainment. To book please contact, Jo Gater-Willats, or Merial Customer Support on 0800 6000123.

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