Are Animals Used for Collagen Production Vaccinated with mRNA Vaccines?
Overview
There is growing confusion about the use of mRNA vaccines in livestock—especially those animals used for collagen extraction, like cattle and poultry. This article seeks to clarify the facts and reassure customers about the safety and integrity of collagen-based products.
What Are mRNA Vaccines?
How they work: mRNA (messenger RNA) vaccines work by delivering genetic instructions into the body to produce a harmless piece of a virus. This triggers an immune response without using live pathogens or altering DNA.
Are mRNA Vaccines Used in Collagen-Producing Animals?
No, not currently. For animals typically used in collagen production, such as cattle and poultry, there are no approved or commercially used mRNA vaccines.
Research is ongoing. For example, scientists are testing mRNA vaccines in calves to protect against bird flu, but these trials are for disease control—not collagen production—and not yet approved for commercial use.
In pigs, a specialized RNA-particle vaccine platform named SEQUIVITY has been developed by Merck for swine diseases—but again, this is unrelated to collagen harvesting and is a custom prescription product.
Safety & Regulatory Oversight
Strict regulation: Any vaccine—including potential future mRNA vaccines for livestock—must pass rigorous safety, efficacy, and withdrawal period requirements before approval by agencies like the USDA or FDA.
No genetic alteration: mRNA vaccines do not alter an animal’s DNA; they only briefly deliver instructions for immune response proteins.
Residue concerns: Proper withdrawal periods ensure no vaccine residues remain in animal tissues when entering the food or collagen supply chain.
Benefits & Future Potential
Fast and adaptable: mRNA vaccines can be rapidly designed to target emerging diseases, offering flexibility unmatched by traditional vaccines.
Enhanced disease control: They could help protect against diseases like bovine respiratory disease, potentially improving overall livestock health and productivity.
Global interest: Governments and researchers worldwide—including in Australia—are actively exploring mRNA vaccine technology for livestock, though none are yet approved nor used in collagen-related species.
What This Means for Collagen Consumers
Rest assured: Animals used for collagen production are not vaccinated with mRNA vaccines.
Ongoing science: Research continues, but any future mRNA vaccine applications will be thoroughly vetted for safety and transparency.
Integrity maintained: At Codeage, product quality and consumer trust remain top priorities.