We need to talk about mRNA vaccines in the meats we eat, says Guelph veterinary professor

LRIC CEO Mike McMorris was interviewed by CBC News for a story featuring Prof. Shayan Sharif from the University of Guelph on the topic of vaccines in livestock production. Specifically, the article addressed the need for public transparency and information around the use of mRNA vaccines in livestock - to avoid the misinformation and misconceptions that surrounded mRNA vaccines used in the fight against COVID-19.

McMorris noted that vaccines for livestock are crucial for ensuring food security.

Read the article here.

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