In this week’s Friday seminar, Dr. Hailu Mazengia delivered an insightful presentation on “Veterinary Cold Chain Management: Ensuring Effective Vaccines”, addressing the critical systems needed to safeguard vaccine efficacy. His lecture emphasized three fundamental pillars: the importance of skilled personnel in proper vaccine handling, the necessity of reliable cold storage equipment, and the implementation of rigorous standard operating procedures while emphasizing real-world strategies to monitor, mitigate risks, and maintain vaccine integrity from storage to delivery. The seminar concluded with actionable insights to strengthen veterinary cold chain systems.

This seminar highlights groundbreaking insights from a research visit to ILVO and Ghent University, Belgium. It focuses on innovative strategies to improve animal welfare and biosecurity and promote responsible Antimicrobial Use. Key takeaways include practical solutions for sustainable livestock management and actionable recommendations for industry and policy stakeholders.