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Revolutionary Autovacc Device Aims to Protect Wildlife and Livestock

1/19/2026

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Tony Cholerton, a zookeeper, developed Robovacc to vaccinate shy animals without human presence, including Cinta the tiger at London Zoo.
The device, named Autovacc, can vaccinate up to 20 badgers to address bovine TB in cattle.
Rosie Wood, a TB expert, argues vaccination may not significantly reduce cattle TB.
Cholerton seeks collaboration with conservation scientists and farmers to advance Autovacc, which could aid captive carnivores and prevent future zoonotic pandemics.

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Story summary

Tony Cholerton, a zookeeper, developed Robovacc to vaccinate shy animals without human presence, including Cinta the tiger at London Zoo.
The device, named Autovacc, can vaccinate up to 20 badgers to address bovine TB in cattle.
Rosie Wood, a TB expert, argues vaccination may not significantly reduce cattle TB.
Cholerton seeks collaboration with conservation scientists and farmers to advance Autovacc, which could aid captive carnivores and prevent future zoonotic pandemics.