//29 Jun 2011
Aviagen’s commitment to meet increasingly demanding domestic and international poultry health requirements continued to advance as it opens a new diagnostic and research laboratory in Elkmont, Alabama, USA.
The new laboratory provides expanded and dedicated areas for an array of laboratory work including bacteriology, serology, molecular diagnostics, genomics research, and pathological exams.
The multimillion-dollar facility was designed to meet biosafety level II (BSL-II) standards and rigorous employee safety criteria. The lab will serve the needs of all Aviagen breeding-production facilities in the US.
With office space for five veterinarians, a microbiologist, and an information management system administrator, Aviagen’s new laboratory will initially be staffed by 20 employees.
Authorized laboratory
This facility is an authorized National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) Laboratory and reflects the company’s dedication to ensuring the health status of its breeding stock and products, and its support of the broiler industry’s efforts to promote food safety.
“The new laboratory will help Aviagen meet the growing needs of its breeding program and production units,” said Dr. Gregorio Rosales, Vice President of Veterinary Services.
“This laboratory is an essential component that will allow us to maintain a [leading] role in the future and safeguard the supply of breeding stock to our customers in the US and over 45 countries around the world.”
Aviagen designed the lab with a commitment to maintaining strict biosecurity throughout. Access to laboratory areas is restricted to lab personnel only.
Bacteriology and pathological exam rooms have separate ventilation systems to prevent any cross-contamination. A drive-through window allows company personnel to drop off samples for testing without entering the facility.
To see more you can take a virtual tour of the lab
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04 May 2011
Ceva opens new poultry vaccine production facility
//04 May 2011
Ceva Animal Health is pleased to announce the May 3, 2011 opening of a new poultry vaccine production facility at its Biomune Campus in Lenexa, Kansas.
“After many years of building a strong research and development base, along with a fine sales force and excellent technical support, we are investing in our future growth with the opening of this new production facility,” said Dr. Arnaud Bourgeois, Vice President and Global Director of Biology at Ceva Santé Animale. “Increased demand for Ceva vaccines, plus the ability to create and utilize new vaccine technology not available from competitors made this the perfect time to build our new facility.”
Ceva Santé Animale purchased Lenexa-based Biomune Company in 2005, creating Ceva Animal Health as its US subsidiary. The purchase secured a strong foundation in research with Vectormune vaccines along with an aging manufacturing plant. With the opening of its new $18M facility, Ceva is poised to fill a global market need with high-quality vaccines. “Today, what we output is almost entirely for the domestic market,” explains Bourgeois, “ The new facility will double our domestic output while also allowing for expansion globally.” The existing plant will be renovated as part of Ceva’s long-term investment plan and is designated for a stand-alone custom vaccine project.
Ceva is well-known for its dedication to providing animal health products and services that ultimately benefit humans. The Biomune Campus’s contribution to the “One Health” effort is clear: poultry vaccines keep the world’s food supply safe and sufficient to meet the needs of an ever-growing population. “We continue to invest in our people and our facilities in order to innovate and therefore ensure that our products and services have a direct impact in improving global health,” said Marc Prikazsky, Chief Executive Officer of Ceva Santé Animale.
Ceva's new facility features:
· 55,000 square feet of innovative technology and automated systems
· State-of-the-art operations to ensure vaccine quality and consistent, safe supply
· Future physical plant growth/expansion opportunities
· Capability to product both standard and vector vaccines
· Career opportunities for 80 new production, research and development staff by 2015
Related website: CEVA
Ceva Animal Health is pleased to announce the May 3, 2011 opening of a new poultry vaccine production facility at its Biomune Campus in Lenexa, Kansas.
“After many years of building a strong research and development base, along with a fine sales force and excellent technical support, we are investing in our future growth with the opening of this new production facility,” said Dr. Arnaud Bourgeois, Vice President and Global Director of Biology at Ceva Santé Animale. “Increased demand for Ceva vaccines, plus the ability to create and utilize new vaccine technology not available from competitors made this the perfect time to build our new facility.”
Ceva Santé Animale purchased Lenexa-based Biomune Company in 2005, creating Ceva Animal Health as its US subsidiary. The purchase secured a strong foundation in research with Vectormune vaccines along with an aging manufacturing plant. With the opening of its new $18M facility, Ceva is poised to fill a global market need with high-quality vaccines. “Today, what we output is almost entirely for the domestic market,” explains Bourgeois, “ The new facility will double our domestic output while also allowing for expansion globally.” The existing plant will be renovated as part of Ceva’s long-term investment plan and is designated for a stand-alone custom vaccine project.
Ceva is well-known for its dedication to providing animal health products and services that ultimately benefit humans. The Biomune Campus’s contribution to the “One Health” effort is clear: poultry vaccines keep the world’s food supply safe and sufficient to meet the needs of an ever-growing population. “We continue to invest in our people and our facilities in order to innovate and therefore ensure that our products and services have a direct impact in improving global health,” said Marc Prikazsky, Chief Executive Officer of Ceva Santé Animale.
Ceva's new facility features:
· 55,000 square feet of innovative technology and automated systems
· State-of-the-art operations to ensure vaccine quality and consistent, safe supply
· Future physical plant growth/expansion opportunities
· Capability to product both standard and vector vaccines
· Career opportunities for 80 new production, research and development staff by 2015
Related website: CEVA
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