MSD's Austrian manufacturing site obtains milestones on path to 2023
MSD Animal Health's under-construction vaccine manufacturing facility in Austria received two important regulatory authorizations.
Canadian firm begins pet diabetes SGLT2 inhibitor study for unnamed partner
Sirona Biochem has commenced a proof-of-concept study for its SGLT2 inhibitor as a potential diabetes treatment for cats.
Boehringer to reduce headcount in France with end of Merial integration in sight
Boehringer Ingelheim could cut 130 jobs from its French animal health operations.
Big win for veterinary stem cells as GST partners with Boehringer
Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health has brought the first veterinary stem cell medicine recommended for EU marketing authorization into its portfolio.
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Zoetis to help new acquisition Smartbow take precision livestock farming tech global
Zoetis will provide a greater global stage for its new Smartbow precision livestock farming technology in 2019.
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Nucelis signs development deal in China
US microbial strain development specialist Nucelis has agreed a partnership with Chinese firm Nanjing Darwingenetech (Darwin) that could yield animal feed.
Panion begins US clinical study for canine gene therapy
Panion Animal Health has started its first clinical trial, which is taking place in the US.
CannPal completes phase 1B study of canine therapeutic
CannPal Animal Therapeutics has successfully completed its phase 1B study of CPAT-01, which is a cannabinoid-based therapeutic for dogs.
CVMP supports extension of approval for Zoetis bluetongue vaccine
European authorities have recommended the extension of Zoetis' existing authorization for Zulvac BTV.
ImmuCell receives USDA approval for syringe version of scours preventative
ImmuCell has been issued USDA approval for Dual-Force First Defense.
Intervacc selects new chief executive with expansion experience
Swedish veterinary vaccine developer Intervacc has appointed Andreas Andersson to the position of chief executive.
Top Interviews & Analysis
Jeff Simmons: 'This is another exciting milestone for animal health'
Jeff Simmons, president of Elanco, spoke to Animal Pharm editor Joseph Harvey before heading to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to ring the opening bell to begin today's trading session. He spoke about the importance of the firm's initial public offering (IPO) to the wider animal health space.
Products
Boehringer expands NexGard label to reinforce position as world's top-selling pet product
Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health has received approval to expand the label claims for its NexGard (afoxolaner) brands in the EU and Australia.
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Nucelis signs development deal in China
US microbial strain development specialist Nucelis has agreed a partnership with Chinese firm Nanjing Darwingenetech (Darwin) that could yield animal feed.
McDonald's announces new targets for restricting antibiotic use in beef
McDonald's has kept a promise it made earlier this year by adopting a policy to reduce the use of medically important antibiotics across 85% of its global beef supply chain.
CVMP supports extension of approval for Zoetis bluetongue vaccine
European authorities have recommended the extension of Zoetis' existing authorization for Zulvac BTV.
ME VAC aims to provide Middle East with vaccine self-sufficiency
Middle East for Veterinary Vaccines (ME VAC) is aiming to bring international-grade veterinary vaccines to more countries beyond its domestic market of Egypt.
ImmuCell receives USDA approval for syringe version of scours preventative
ImmuCell has been issued USDA approval for Dual-Force First Defense.
Intervacc selects new chief executive with expansion experience
Swedish veterinary vaccine developer Intervacc has appointed Andreas Andersson to the position of chief executive.
Data Pharm
Zoetis, Merck and IDEXX stand out in mixed H1 for industry leaders
Halfway through 2018, three of the leading animal health players have made great strides in terms of top-line growth. Others have fallen foul of currency exchange issues. Animal Pharm editor Joseph Harvey looks out how the first six months panned out for the top 10.
Sharp decline in Dechra share price suggests hard Brexit worries
Shares in Dechra Pharmaceuticals have taken a valuation dive, as the UK company signaled fears over Brexit.
Sectors
Chinese animal health firms mired by overcapacity and market fragmentation
A recent survey by the Chinese Veterinary Medicines Association (CVMA) underscores the challenges facing the country's domestic animal health sector. Animal Pharm's China correspondent Louis Harkell delves deeper into the industry's major growth geography.
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AdvaVet targets Nasdaq public listing next year
Pet oncology specialist AdvaVet is targeting an initial public offering (IPO) on the Nasdaq Capital Markets next year.
BENEO: Consumer trends drive pet food sector development globally
Trends in consumer behavior are heavily influencing new product development in the companion animal sector. With pet product innovation often following human trends, Myriam Snaet (head of market intelligence and consumer insights) and Ben Cottenie (country manager of animal nutrition) at German nutrition company BENEO explore the increasing focus on health and wellness, and how this trend is being addressed within functional pet food nutrition ingredients.
Amazon makes next move in animal health with VCA tech partnership
US e-commerce giant Amazon is working with VCA Animal Hospitals to provide voice command technology to pet owners.
Antelliq pet care arm launches smart monitor for dogs
Antelliq's Sure Petcare branch has launched Amino – a lifelong activity and behavior monitor, which learns and interprets the conduct and movement patterns of dogs.
US companies collaborate to provide online pet medicine service
Petco and Express Scripts have entered a strategic alliance to help enable US pet owners to order and receive medicines from home.
Zomedica further builds diagnostics pipeline with exclusive POC deal
US firm Zomedica Pharmaceuticals has brought new point-of-care (POC) diagnostic technology into its portfolio, following an exclusive deal with Qorvo Biotechnologies.
Latest From Policy & Regulation
Organizations praise animal health provisions in US Farm Bill report
Animal Agriculture Coalition members have supported animal health requirements included in the US 2018 Farm Bill Conference report.
FDA requests drug label revision for antiparasitic resistance
The US FDA has requested animal drug companies to voluntarily revise product labels to add information about antiparasitic resistance.
EU stakeholders insist 'real work begins' after finalization of new vet med legislation
AnimalhealthEurope has launched a six-point political manifesto ahead of the May 2019 European Parliament elections.
G20 leaders commit to food security and limiting AMR
The leaders of the G20 nations have committed to tackling the challenges of food security, the spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and climate change.
Algae and insect producers want to be included in the EU protein plan
The algae and insect sectors have urged the European Commission to broaden its protein strategy to include 'new' protein sources.
Japan extends dexamethasome withdrawal period, bans injectable suspension
The Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (JMAFF) has extended the withdrawal period of dexamethasone injectable water solution for use in cattle.
Policy & Regulation
AnimalhealthEurope calls for pragmatism as EU adopts new vet meds legislation
The EU Council has adopted a long-awaited modernized regulatory framework for veterinary medicinal products (VMPs) and medicated feed.
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