25 Aug 2026
Dr M. L. Jat Felicitates Scientists Behind India’s First Indigenous ASF Vaccine
25 Aug 2026
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Dr M. L. Jat Felicitates Scientists Behind India’s First Indigenous ASF Vaccine
Dr M. L. Jat Felicitates Scientists Behind India’s First Indigenous ASF Vaccine
A major milestone in animal health security! Scientists at ICAR-NIHSAD, Bhopal, have developed India’s first indigenous MA-104 cell-based live attenuated vaccine against African Swine Fever (ASF).
The breakthrough strengthens India’s self-reliance in veterinary vaccine development and offers new hope for protecting the pig farming sector. The team—Drs. D. Senthil Kumar, K. Rajukumar, G. Venkatesh, Fateh Singh, and Aniket Sanyal—was felicitated by Dr. M. L. Jat, Secretary (DARE) & DG, ICAR, for this notable achievement.
Dr. Jat commended the scientists for their outstanding contribution, stating that the development marks a significant step towards strengthening India’s preparedness against ASF and advancing the country’s vision of self-reliance in animal health and veterinary vaccine production.
Dr. Raghavendra Bhatta, Deputy Director General (Animal Science), along with the Assistant Director General (Animal Health) and Director, ICAR-NIHSAD, Bhopal, was also present on the occasion.
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