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Autogenous vaccines: an alternative approach to disease control in poultry

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Autogenous vaccines are increasingly used to control poultry diseases not adequately managed by licensed vaccines. Tailored to flock-specific pathogens, they can improve performance by reducing mortality and morbidity during outbreaks and lowering antimicrobial use in herds with recurrent bacterial challenges. Their value extends to variant viral agents affected by antigenic drift. Despite benefits, variability in efficacy and limited standardized safety data remain challenges for broader adoption.

Source: npj Vaccines

DOI: 10.1038/s41541-026-01429-5

Authors: Vanessa Haach, Karine Renata Dias Silveira, Ana Paula Almeida Bastos

Institution: Embrapa Suínos e Aves

Language: English

Topic: Animal Virus Infections Studies

Subfield: Animal Science and Zoology

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Zero hunger

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,890