MSD Animal Health in Colombia highlights the commitment of veterinary doctors to public health in the country.
Vaccines have been a very effective measure for disease control, because they help prevent the spread of viruses and bacteria between humans and animals. This procedure improves food production, preserving the well-being of animals, which translates into greater production of meat, milk, eggs and other consumer items in the country.
Vaccination is a fundamental aspect to guarantee the well-being and health of animals in the livestock sector. By providing them with the appropriate vaccines, the proliferation of zoonotic diseases, which are those that are transmitted between animals and humans, is prevented. Colombian producers play an important role in supplying raw materials to the national and international market, so vaccination becomes a key tool to prevent the spread of diseases and ensure food safety.
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According to figures from the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE), the 60% of pathogens that cause disease in humans and 75% of emerging infectious diseases have a common origin in animals. This underlines the importance of maintaining the health and welfare of animals to safeguard public health.
Within the global framework of Animal Vaccination, MSD Colombia continues to contribute to the transformation of the Colombian countryside through different innovative tools for the vaccination of different species in the livestock sector. This not only raises food safety standards, but also helps prevent diseases that can put both humans and animals at risk.
In this sense, MSD Animal Health in Colombia recognizes and celebrates the work of veterinarians on its commemorative day, highlighting their role in ensuring the well-being of animal species and finding alternatives to guarantee their survival, such as the implementation of vaccination systems, immunization processes and development of medical formulas. These measures are crucial to prevent and stop diseases that put the health of animals at risk, especially those involved in food production.
“Our role as Veterinarians is to raise awareness about the importance of vaccination in production animals, highlighting the need to comply with the protocols in the suggested times to achieve disease prevention, guaranteeing healthy animals that can ensure high-quality food. quality and food security for Colombians,” highlights Nelson Moreno, Technical Manager of Bio-pharma of the livestock Business Unit of MSD Animal Health in Colombia.
