World-First mRNA Vaccine for Foot and Mouth Disease Underway

World-First mRNA Vaccine for Foot and Mouth Disease Underway
A US company is creating the world's first mRNA vaccine for foot-and-mouth disease in Australia. Chaideer Mahyuddin/ Getty Images
Jessie Zhang
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An Australian state government has signed a deal with U..S biotechnology company Tiba Biotech to develop mRNA vaccines for Foot and mouth disease (FMD) and Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) within a year.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional New South Wales (NSW) Paul Toole said the milestone would protect Australia’s $28.7 billion (US$18.5 billion) livestock industry.

Jessie Zhang
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Jessie Zhang is a reporter based in Sydney, Australia, covering news on health and science.
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