Odd Lots The Biotech Start-Up Making Vaccines for Bees and Shrimp
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Jun 28, 2025 
Annette Kleiser, CEO of Dalan Animal Health, pioneers vaccine development for bees and shrimp, addressing critical issues in animal health. She shares insights on the alarming decline of bee populations and the challenges of biotech innovations for ecosystem sustainability. The discussion highlights the complexities of funding and regulations, where a twist at a climate conference offered new opportunities. Annette also contrasts the economic landscapes of bee and shrimp vaccines, emphasizing the vital role of these creatures in our food supply.
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Importance of Honeybees
- Honeybees are crucial for pollinating many nutritious foods that humans rely on.
- Protecting these insects is essential for biodiversity and agriculture sustainability.
How Bee Vaccination Works
- Vaccinating honeybees involves orally vaccinating the queen with a sugar paste containing inactive pathogens.
- The queen passes immunity to her offspring, protecting the hive from larval diseases.
Building Bee Vaccine Business From Scratch
- Dalan Animal Health built the entire business from pioneering science to creating a new market with no regulatory or distribution models.
- They had to educate customers and stakeholders on the novel concept of bee vaccines.
