USDA APHIS Announces Major Award to PlantPharm BioMed to Develop Edible COVID Vaccine for Animals
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MILWAUKEE, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PlantPharm BioMed, Ltd. has been awarded more than $900,000 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) to develop a stable, feed delivered SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) animal vaccine. The company has previously grown Hepatitis B vaccine in plants that were provided orally in a successful human clinical trial, and several other plant-based biopharma products.PlantPharm BioMed was chosen for this award as its work supports the actions of APHIS toward the world-wide One Health initiative - a concept that recognizes that the health of people, animals and the environment are linked. For decades, APHIS has taken a One Health approach in its efforts to eradicate and control diseases in livestock and wildlife. APHIS, PlantPharm BioMed, and the One Health initiative will utilize the findings from these collective studies to help prevent or reduce the impact of future zoonotic disease outbreaks.PlantPharm BioMed, Ltd. in Delavan, Wisconsin has invested more than 35 years conducting research on the controlled environment growth of plants leading to the companys proprietary technology and ability to create low-cost and effective plant-grown biopharmaceuticals and vaccines, which can be provided in an oral solid dose form rather than via hypodermic needle.For more information about PlantPharm BioMeds edible animal vaccine visit: https://plantpharm-biomed-40498911.hubspotpagebuilder.com/plant-based-edible-vaccinesPlantPharm BioMed, Ltd. is a leading-edge biotechnology firm focused on revolutionizing the manufacture and delivery of critical vaccines to the world.Incorporated in 2008, PlantPharm BioMed has conducted research that has resulted in the development of a proprietary, low cost, plant-based platform, for the production of Oral Solid Dose vaccines and pharmaceuticals. To learn more about the company, potential applications, and current projects visit https://www.plantpharmbiomed.com.