What is Rhodococcus equi? A bacterium found in soil worldwide, Rhodococcus equi (R. equi) is a common cause of bronchopneumonia in foals between 3 weeks and 5 months of age. While the survival rate of R. equi pneumonia is upwards of 70% with appropriate therapy, the case fatality rate without therapy is a staggering 80%. A leading cause of premature …
Why 100% Traceable, Single-source Donor, Cell-free Plasma Matters
Here at Veterinary Immunogenics, we’ve devoted decades to developing our donor management and collection processes in order to provide the safest, most effective licensed equine and canine plasma products possible. VIL was started for the benefit of our very own animals, and it has been a tireless labour of love to create a product lineup that sets the bar for …
How Our Plasma Purity and Safety Protocols Impact Your Patient Outcomes
While the efficacy of plasma treatments has been long proven, they’re still only as effective as they are safe. At Veterinary Immunogenics, we take great pride in adhering to the most stringent quality control and safety processes in the industry. Our primary goal is to employ the highest safety and efficacy standards possible for each and every one of our …
Nurturing Newborn Potential: Essential Care for Your Foal’s First Hours
The arrival of a newborn foal is a moment of wonder and excitement for horse owners and breeders. The initial 24-48 hours after birth are incredibly vital for setting the stage for the foal’s growth and wellbeing. During this brief but crucial period, your foal requires special care and attention to ensure a smooth transition into the world. Read on …
Failure of Passive Transfer in Foals: A Comprehensive Look
Veterinary professionals working with horses know just how devastating Failure of Passive Transfer (FPT) in foals can be. A serious condition that places newborn foals at risk of developing life-threatening complications, FPT can occur in 10-20% of foals. At Veterinary Immunogenics we’ve worked hard to develop HYPERMUNE™, a line of proven plasma products with the goal of eliminating the risks …
What is Hyperimmunised Plasma?
At Veterinary Immunogenics, we take great care and pride in providing veterinary biologic products that help animals live longer, healthier lives. Veterinary Immunogenics was started out of a passion for horses. From our facility in beautiful Penrith, UK we collect and process HYPERMUNE® and HYPERMUNE-RE® hyperimmunised plasma for the treatment of a variety of equine conditions. What is Hyperimmunised Plasma? …
Welcome to our Blog!
All of us here at Veterinary Immunogenics would like to welcome you to our new website, blog and community! We are excited to connect with our customers, partners and friends and keep you up to date on what’s going on at Veterinary Immunogenics. Veterinary Immunogenics, a subsidiary of Plasvacc UK Ltd., manufactures and distributes high-quality plasma for horses from our …