Changing Priorities in Vaccinology Pushes Veterinary Vaccines Forward as the Most Powerful Tool in the Battle Against Antibiotic Resistance
Growing concerns over antibiotic resistance especially in farm animals and the resulting rise in the value of vaccines in preventing and combating antimicrobial resistance; rise in responsible pet ownership; spread of zoonotic diseases; increasing government spending on research and development of innovative, newer and better second-generation veterinary vaccines are poised to drive the global market for Veterinary Vaccines to reach US$10.5 billion by 2024 . Worldwide, growing demand for meat and other animal products such as eggs and dairy products alongside growing pet ownership are the major factors driving demand for animal vaccines. Increasing prevalence of animal diseases driven in part by rising production densities, growing incidences of zoonotic diseases, increasing investments in vaccine research and product development, rising pressure to eliminate or reduce use of antibiotics, growing awareness related to animal health issues and available treatment options, increasin...