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Feedback on Product Success or Failure
Last month we saw three outbreaks of pneumonia in young sheep which
had been recently vaccinated with Heptavac P. We’ve got to
admit we see this often but two farmers felt strongly enough that
they complained to the manufacturers. In response, the company,
Intervet has launched an investigation into these outbreaks, offering
to pay for veterinary time and lab fees. It is probably likely that
no definite answer will be found as to the reason for these vaccination
breakdowns but we may be able to devise better vaccine protocols
with help from Intervet.
If things go wrong, giving feedback to us and in turn to the drug
manufacturers is important. Initially, we can evaluate the situation
and then perhaps advise on improving how the product is used. Secondly,
many companies are keen to investigate if things go wrong. Finally,
in the long term if enough complaints are made, a manufacturer may
be encouraged to alter a product to improve it and so benefit us
all.
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