Dr Cornelius also presented proposals to strengthen OBP, which include: . Upgrading of facilities, equipment and processes as a matter of urgency; . Improved production efficiencies, cost reduction and competitiveness; . Access to more markets; . Support by Government to ensure sustainable vaccine supply for the benefit of the country (i.e. annual transfer payment); . Increased collaboration, technology transfer and technology acquisition (locally and internationally); . Increased product range to offer more combination vaccines; and . Recognition of OBP by DAFF as an important role player in terms of disease management and control, training and improved access of products to smallholder/emerging farmers.