Farm Animals

Cattle Welfare: Tick Vaccination Development

Tick vaccines under development offer a welfare-aligned alternative to acaricide treatments for tick-borne disease control in cattle.

Key Facts

Evidence-based welfare practices improve outcomes for animals
Scientific research guides best practice in this welfare area
Welfare improvements here are achievable at reasonable cost
Public awareness and consumer choice can drive positive welfare change

Welfare Considerations

Tick vaccines that target tick attachment and feeding would reduce welfare losses from tick-borne diseases without the environmental and resistance concerns associated with chemical acaricide use. Development progress is encouraging but commercial products remain limited.

What You Can Do

Learn more about this welfare topic from scientific sources
Support organisations working on this welfare issue
Make informed choices that support better welfare outcomes
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