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Russia Registers World s First Covid-19 Vaccine For Animals Carnivac-Cov
Russia develops and registers what it claims is the world s first Covid-19 vaccine for animals Carnivac-Cov. Its health agency claims it also thwarts mutations.
In a first, Russia has registered the world s first coronavirus vaccine for animals, its agricultural regulator said last week. The announcement was made after tests showed that Carnivac-Cov generated antibodies against the virus in dogs, cats, foxes, and mink. The regulator, Rosselkhoznadzor said that the mass production of the vaccine for animals is likely to begin in April. Vaccine would be able to protect vulnerable species and thwart viral mutations
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Amid the rising COVID-19 cases, animals are also at risk. Ever since the pandemic began, there have been many reports of SARS-CoV-2 outbreaks in wildlife worldwide. To curb these cases, Russia became the first country to introduce a COVID-19 vaccine for animals called Carnivak-Cov.
Scientists at the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance have been working for months to develop a vaccine for our furry friends.
The Carnivak-Cov vaccine is intended for dogs, cats, minks, foxes, and other animals, as reported by Washington Post.
Carnivak-Cov vaccine: How effective is it?
Experts have conducted clinical trials as early as October 2020. The vaccine was tested on various animals, including Arctic foxes, minks, and cats, to name a few.