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GoI unveils new vaccine to control classical swine fever

The government of India unveiled a new indigenously developed vaccine for controlling classical swine fever (CSF). CSF is a highly contagious fatal pig disease. The new vaccine, developed by Uttar Pradesh-based Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)-Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), will be much cheaper than the existing one. It would cost only Rs 2 per dose compared to the current vaccine’s rate of Rs 15-20 per dose and imported Korean vaccine rate of Rs 30 per dose. CSF: Classical Swine Fever (CSF) is one of the diseases of the pig causing high mortality.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

  • ICAR Founded: 16 July 1929.
  • ICAR Director: Dr Trilochan Mohapatra.
  • ICAR Headquarters: New Delhi, India.

 

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