Bovine dermatitis vaccinations: Over 4,800 doses given, aiming for 9,000 by August
In Valle d'Aosta, a region nestled in the Italian Alps, a mass vaccination campaign against contagious nodular dermatitis (CND) is underway. The goal is to vaccinate all 38,000 cattle in the region, with the intention of administering around 2,000 vaccines per day, leading up to Ferragosto.
The vaccination drive, which began on August 9, is mandatory for all farms and alpine pastures in the region, particularly those within the surveillance zone near the French and Swiss borders. The campaign is being carried out in response to a recommendation from the Italian Ministry of Health and the Centro di referenza nazionale per le malattie esotiche (CESME).
Despite no reported cases of CND in Valle d'Aosta, the region has decided to implement a preventative vaccination campaign. However, the plan has sparked controversy, with some regional politicians expressing reservations and calling for the vaccination to be limited to the surveillance zone.
The Regione Valle d'Aosta has reassured the public that CND does not pose a risk to humans. They also confirm that milk and meat from vaccinated cattle are safe for consumption.
As of today, no adverse reactions to the vaccine have been reported. By Ferragosto, a total of 9,200 vaccinations are planned, with 4,820 already administered between August 9 and 12. Of these vaccinations, 4,608 took place within the surveillance zone, and 212 occurred outside it.
The municipalities involved in the vaccination drive include Courmayeur, La Thuile, Pré-Saint-Didier, La Salle, Morgex, Arvier, Avise, Rhêmes-Saint-Georges, Valgrisenche, Aymavilles, Saint-Pierre, Saint-Nicolas, Saint-Rhémy-en-Bosses, and Saint-Oyen. Etroubles, Doues, Ollomont, Cogne, Gressan, and Charvensod will also be covered by then.
Tomorrow, Rhêmes-Notre-Dame and Sarre will be added to the list of municipalities involved in the vaccination campaign.
The Regione Valle d'Aosta encourages all farmers to participate in the campaign to protect their cattle from CND and maintain the region's thriving agricultural industry.
- The Regione Valle d'Aosta, in collaboration with the Italian Ministry of Health and CESME, initiated a mass vaccination campaign for all farms and alpine pastures in the region to prevent contagious nodular dermatitis (CND), which is targeting the health-and-wellness of approximately 38,000 cattle.
- Amidst the ongoing vaccination drive for CND in the surveillance zone, the regional authorities have been proactive in addressing any science-based concerns, ensuring that the vaccine is safe for human consumption and that milk and meat from vaccinated cattle remain healthy for human needs.
