The Russian Federation’s Department of Veterinary Supervision and Quarantine (Rosselkhoznadzor) said on March 31 that the world’s first vaccine to prevent coronavirus in furry animals, dogs and cats, has been registered in Russia.
This vaccine is called Carnivac-Cov and was developed by the Federal Center for Animal Health Protection (FBBI ARRIAH) under Rosselkhoznadzor and has been tested on dogs, cats, arctic foxes, ferrets, foxes and other animals. other.
Deputy Director of Rosselkhoznadzor, Mr. Konstantin Savenkov noted that the research results proved the harmlessness of the vaccine. Antibodies developed in 100% of vaccinated animals. Mr. Savenkov emphasized: ‘Vaccine is the first and currently the only preventive medicine to prevent COVID-19 for animals in the world.’ Rosselkhoznadzor is also studying how long antibodies against the SARS-CoV-2 virus last after vaccination.
Previously, Director of the Scientific Center named after N.F. Gamaleya, where the Sputnik V vaccine was developed, Mr. Alexander Gintsburg warned that SARS-CoV-2 infection in farms and domestic animals will be the next stage of the pandemic. Infection foci will continuously be present around humans and will develop at the same time.
Results of a survey showed that only 5% of dog and cat owners are willing to vaccinate their pets, while 41-43% oppose this.