Written question asked by Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party) on Monday, 13 October 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 October 2025 (named day). It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Wednesday, 22 October 2025 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Elephants: Disease Control
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to assist in the roll out of the T-cell-based approach vaccine to tackle Elephant Endotheliotropic Herpesvirus.
- Answer
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APHA scientists have assisted the consortium, which includes the University of Surrey, and Chester Zoo, to get to this phase 1 study of a novel vaccine to tackle Elephant Endotheliotropic Herpesvirus. They will continue to provide expert advice and assistance. Chester Zoo have agreed to take this work forward, which is likely to include a phase II study prior to any wider roll out.
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- Reference
- 81261
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Disease control International cooperation Elephants
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- 2025-10-22 15:30:00 +0100
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