Foot and mouth disease vaccination of cows during gestation: Evaluation of pregnancy-induced immunosuppression on antibody response in dam and calf
Implementing Organization
Indian Veterinary Research Institute
(ICAR-IVRI), Karnataka
Principal Investigator
Dr Narayanan Krishnaswamy
Scientist, Indian Veterinary Research Institute , (ICAR-IVRI), Karnataka
CO-Principal Investigator
Dr R. P. Tamil Selvan
Scientist, Indian Veterinary Research Institute (ICAR-IVRI), Karnataka
CO-Principal Investigator
Dr Aniket Sanyal
Scientist, Indian Veterinary Research Institute (ICAR-IVRI), Karnataka
CO-Principal Investigator
Dr Dechamma Hosuru Joyappa
Scientist, Indian Veterinary Research Institute (ICAR-IVRI), Karnataka
CO-Principal Investigator
Dr Umapathi Vijayapillai
Scientist, Indian Veterinary Research Institute (ICAR-IVRI), Karnataka
CO-Principal Investigator
Dr Priyanka Mahadappa
Scientist, Indian Veterinary Research Institute (ICAR-IVRI), Karnataka
Project Overview
Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is a dreaded transboundary animal disease causing an estimated economic loss of about Rs. 13,000 crores per year. It has been reported that non-genetic host factors such as the early stage of lactation and younger age result in decreased immune response in the crossbred cow. As a general precaution, late gestation cows are exempted from vaccination for fear of abortion/premature birth. This research aims to determine the quantitative immune response of the dam and newborn calf to FMD vaccination.