Riyadh to Establish State-of-the-Art Veterinary Laboratory for Local Vaccine Development
Get ready for a groundbreaking new veterinary laboratory in Riyadh, set to revolutionize the fight against animal diseases. Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Abdulrahman Al-Fadhli recently signed a contract worth over SR175 million ($46.6 million) to bring this cutting-edge facility to life.
Leading the Way in Disease Diagnosis and Vaccine Localization
This state-of-the-art laboratory will not only diagnose diseases but also focus on developing and localizing vaccines right here in the Middle East. The goal is to take charge of disease control and prevention, with a specialized national company at the helm of this groundbreaking initiative.
Boosting Local Vaccine Production and Applied Research
With a focus on Saudi-specific vaccines and DNA sequencing to identify disease causes, the laboratory will be a key player in boosting local vaccine production. By staying ahead of the game and updating methods for disease detection, the Kingdom is aligning with international standards set by the International Organization for Animal Health.
Enhancing Immune Response and Disease Control
By developing cutting-edge vaccines from local disease strains, the facility aims to provide higher immune responses compared to global strains. This move toward localizing vaccine production will strengthen the Kingdom’s ability to control and eliminate local diseases, safeguarding its valuable livestock wealth.
Protecting Public Health and Animal Wealth
The project is part of the ministry’s efforts to protect public health and animal wealth by combating zoonotic diseases and cross-species pathogens. Equipped with top-of-the-line technology and staffed by highly qualified specialists, this laboratory is set to lead the way in veterinary research and vaccine development.