The UK farming industry is evolving rapidly, and with it comes a growing need for modern, reliable equipment. The Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) 2025 aims to support farmers by providing grants for essential tools and technologies that improve productivity, animal health, and long-term sustainability.
One of the key eligible items under the 2025 Animal Health & Welfare theme is the medical-grade vaccine fridge, a critical piece of equipment for maintaining safe, consistent vaccine storage on farms.

At Seal Medical, we proudly supply a full range of CoolMed and Lec Medical vaccine fridges that meet every requirement of the FETF 2025 scheme.

1. What Is the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) 2025?

The Farming Equipment and Technology Fund is a government-funded scheme designed to help farmers in England invest in approved, innovative equipment. Instead of funding custom or bespoke items, the FETF provides grants for equipment that has been pre-assessed and listed as eligible.

The FETF aims to:

• Improve on-farm productivity

• Support higher welfare standards

• Encourage the adoption of modern technology

• Reduce waste and environmental impact

• Strengthen resilience within UK agriculture

For 2025, the fund places particular emphasis on animal health and welfare, making high-quality vaccine storage an important investment for livestock producers.

2. Why Vaccine Fridges Matter in Modern Farming

Vaccines are vital for maintaining herd and flock health, reducing disease outbreaks, and ensuring high welfare standards. However, vaccines are only effective when stored correctly.

Proper refrigeration ensures:

• Temperature stability, preventing vaccines from becoming ineffective

• Regulatory compliance with Red Tractor, VMD, and industry best practice

• Reduced waste and protection of valuable veterinary stock

• Improved animal health outcomes across all livestock groups

Given the value of veterinary medicines and the importance of disease control, medical-grade fridges are now essential equipment on modern farms.

3. FETF 2025 Requirements for Vaccine Fridges

With applications now being accepted, it is important for farmers to ensure any vaccine fridge they wish to purchase meets the grant criteria.
Under the guidelines of the funding, vaccine fridges need to meet the following requirements:

FETF-Eligible Vaccine Fridge Specifications

A compliant fridge must:

• Be medical grade and designed specifically for storing vaccines and medicines

• Have either a glass door or a solid door

• Offer a minimum capacity of 50 litres

• Include an external digital temperature control and display

• Maintain a temperature range of 2°C to 8°C

• Be fully lockable for secure storage

• Include audible and visual temperature alarms

• Be made from materials suitable for cleaning and disinfection

These specifications ensure safe, consistent storage and support best practice across all livestock operations.

4. Seal Medical’s FETF-Approved Vaccine Fridge Range

Seal Medical offers a comprehensive selection of CoolMed and Lec Medical vaccine fridges, all of which meet the full FETF specification. This makes it simple and straightforward for farmers to choose a compliant model when submitting their application.

Our range includes:

• Counter-top medical fridges

• Under-counter fridges

• Free-standing large-capacity units

• Solid door and glass door options

You can view the complete FETF-eligible range here:

FETF 2025 Approved Vaccine Fridges supplied by Seal Medical Supplies

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5. How Seal Medical Supports Farmers Preparing for Future FETF Rounds

Although the application window for the FETF 2025 scheme has now closed, many farmers are already preparing for potential future rounds of funding. Seal Medical continues to support these efforts by helping farmers understand the specific equipment standards required by the scheme, particularly where medical-grade vaccine storage is concerned.

Our team provides clear guidance on selecting the right fridge, ensuring it meets every aspect of the published specifications. Even outside the application window, this information remains invaluable, as it allows farmers to plan ahead and make informed purchasing decisions that align with expected welfare and regulatory requirements. We also supply full product documentation and technical details, which can be kept on file for future grant applications or compliance checks. With extensive experience supplying medical refrigeration across agriculture, veterinary practices, and healthcare settings, Seal Medical offers dependable advice and support throughout the entire buying process.

6. Looking Ahead 

Although the FETF 2025 application period has closed, the emphasis on animal health, welfare, and safe vaccine storage continues to grow across the UK farming sector. Investing in a medical-grade vaccine fridge remains one of the most effective ways to protect valuable veterinary medicines, reduce waste, and support stronger disease prevention on farm.

Seal Medical is proud to supply a wide range of CoolMed and Lec Medical vaccine fridges, all designed to meet the standards set out in the FETF guidelines. Whether you are planning ahead for a future funding round or simply looking to upgrade to reliable, compliant equipment, our team is here to help you choose the right model and provide the technical information you need.