BATON
ROUGE, La., July 17,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With the spread
of anaplasmosis reaching unprecedented levels across
the United States, University
Products continues to be the leading provider of the world's only
inactivated Bovine Anaplasmosis vaccine, offering a cost-effective,
easy-to-administer, and sustainable solution for a cattle industry
under siege. While traditional methods such as pest control and
chlortetracycline (CTC) medicines provide some relief, they fall
far short of the comprehensive protection needed to protect herds
now and in the future.
"Antibiotics were never meant to be a routine cure, but are an
emergency response to breakthrough infections," said Gene Luther from University Products.
"Antibiotic overuse can lead to major antibiotic resistance.
They're also not cost effective. Vaccination is really the only
route that makes sense, both biologically and economically."
Why Traditional Methods Are Insufficient to Combat
Anaplasmosis
Anaplasmosis in cattle is primarily spread through bites from
infected ticks and horseflies. The transmission process begins when
these parasites feed on an infected animal and acquire the
Anaplasma marginale bacteria. The bacteria complete part of their
life cycle in each tick's gut before moving to the salivary glands
and being transmitted to other animals through repeated bites.
Similarly, horseflies can spread the disease for up to two hours
after feeding on an infected host.
Eliminating these pests is nearly impossible, while battling
them has become a never-ending, costly, and mostly futile effort
for ranchers.
Once infected, the disease continues to spread through blood or
contaminated equipment that is improperly cleaned and reused.
Symptoms in infected animals appear 3-6 weeks post-infection,
ranging from mild anemia, fever, depression, and isolation; while
severe infected adults exhibit jaundice and other symptoms,
potentially leading to death.
Early diagnosis is particularly challenging in young animals,
which may only exhibit fever and increased breathing rates due to
their faster red blood cell regeneration. This can easily lead to
chronic carriers that often do not show signs unless they are
immunocompromised, before going on to infect many others before
symptoms become apparent.
And this is why most treatment regimens improperly focus on
treating animals after they have been infected, rather than using
vaccination.
University Products' Anaplasmosis Vaccine: A Superior
Solution
University Products' anaplasmosis vaccine offers a
straightforward and economical approach to disease mitigation for
multiple reasons:
- Cost-Effective: The vaccine is significantly less expensive
than the cumulative costs of CTC feed and ongoing pest control
efforts. Testing animals for anaplasmosis and subsequently culling
or separating infected animals adds further financial strain to
ranchers, making vaccination a more budget-friendly option.
- Ease of Use: With just two doses in the first year, followed by
an annual booster, the vaccine simplifies the mitigation process.
Producers can eliminate the guesswork and labor associated with
ensuring cattle consume adequate medicated feed.
- Reliable Protection: Unlike CTC feed, which may not provide
consistent protection, the vaccine offers great protection against
the loss of animals due to anaplasmosis, reducing the risk of
antibiotic resistance and ensuring healthier herds.
"Our vaccine has always been a game-changer – we've got 25 years
of experience to prove it," said Gene
Luther. "And a simple vaccination allows producers to focus
on other critical aspects of their operations, without the constant
worry of pest control and medicated feed."
A detailed description of the vaccine and its method of
administration is publicly available for PDF download. For more
information on vaccine availability for ranchers and veterinarians,
please contact University Products directly.
About University Products LLC
Based in Louisiana, University
Products specializes in approved (for experimental use) bovine
vaccines. Their anaplasmosis vaccine minimizes clinical signs in
at-risk animals, is safe during pregnancy, and requires two initial
doses plus annual boosters. The company is also researching
vaccines for bovine babesiosis and theileriosis. Veterinarians can
inquire about availability by emailing directly at
docndoc@aol.com.
Media Contact:
Gene Luther, Director
1-225-334-0851
380304@email4pr.com
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