World's first vaccine trial against elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus proves safe and effective

Major Elephant virus vaccine makes breakthrough thanks to Chester Zoo

Chester Zoo scientists have created a vaccine to be sent out globally in the battle against a deadly virus devastating elephant populations.

Vaccine breakthrough for virus that killed seven elephant calves at Chester Zoo

The results of a vaccine trail have been hailed as a ‘landmark’ moment in the fight against elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus.

World's first vaccine trial against elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus proves safe and effective

The world's first vaccine trial against elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus (EEHV) – a leading cause of death in young Asian elephants – is safe and triggers a strong virus-fighting immune response, according to an international team led by the University of Surrey, in collaboration with Chester Zoo and the Animal and Plant Health Agency.

Vaccine breakthrough for deadly elephant virus

A vaccine against a deadly disease that affects young elephants is shown to be effective in a world-first trial.

UK Scientists Develop World's First Vaccine To Protect Endangered Elephants Against Deadly Virus

A groundbreaking new vaccine - the first of its kind - can now be rolled out globally to help in the battle against a deadly virus that has devastated endangered elephant populations.