Re: Virbagen Omega

[Nina]

Michelle, I love the way you're stirring things up!  Based on the story you told us about Matthew Scully, he would have to be nice.  Good work. The quote is talking about a recombinant vaccine, which of course seems like it would be safer.  When I first read the quote, I got so excited.  I thought I read that there was an approved version of feline interferon.  I'm seeing what I want to see, I guess.  It's still good news, thanks for sharing it.  I'll look into it for vaccinating my negatives. Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Matthew Scully wrote back and then called me. He was really nice. He says that he has no sway at the FDA, but sent personal emails to a bunch of higher-ups at places like HSUS, Best Friends, and Alley Cat Allies. He also did some research and send me some information. I emailed Joy Eubanks at Marley Fund and someone I know at HSUS.   Apparently Virbac has made or is making a similar drug, and says it is already being marketed in the US. Nina or anyone else-- do you have any info on this? here is the blurb:     "Headquartered in Nice, Virbac manufactures and markets pharmaceuticals for animals worldwide -- the fifth largest supplier in the world of such products for small animals. As part of its operations, Virbac is developing Leucogen, a recombinant feline leukemia vaccine that is already being marketed in Europe, USA and Japan."   Michelle L.