The Association of European Manufacturers of Autogenous Vaccines and Sera, EMAV, has published a comprehensive Manual of Autogenous Vaccines. This unique publication was prepared by well recognised scientists from veterinary universities in Europe, experienced veterinary experts and specialists from the circle of EMAV member companies.
The Manual covers the importance of Autogenous Vaccines (AV) for a modern vaccine portfolio and general aspects of their use including basic epidemiological aspects and a discussion of newly introduced terms like epidemiological unit and epidemiological link. Authors discuss specific keeping, management and production conditions influencing the use of AV for food producing animal species, small animals, Zoo animals and captive wildlife extensively and present pathogen-related examples for the production and application of AV in the veterinary practice today.