WASHINGTON — Recently there have been announcements such as Zoetis receiving a USDA conditional license for an avian influenza vaccine, and discussions have arisen regarding the use of vaccines to combat this current outbreak of HPAI that has greatly affected the nation’s egg layer flocks.
The use of vaccines would affect the ability of the U.S. poultry industry to export product, and the National Chicken Council is reiterating its stance on the use of vaccine and how it would impact international trade.
“Most countries, including the U.S. do not recognize countries that vaccinate as free of. . .