Boehringer underlines ascent to the top with more-than-doubled annual sales
Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health has confirmed its rise to become the industry's second-largest player with 2017 sales of €3.9 billion ($4.75 billion).
Elanco Q1 witnesses minor decline, demonstrates underlying growth
Elanco has posted decreased global revenues of $761.3 million in the first quarter of 2018, with varying performances across its food animal and companion animal divisions.
Schein to spin out of animal health business ahead of Vets Choice merger
Henry Schein is going to spin-out its animal health business and merge it with fellow US distributor Vets First Choice to create a standalone public company.
Zenoaq rebounds to full-year positivity
Japanese animal health company Nippon Zenyaku Kogyo (Zenoaq) has overcome a weak first half of 2017 to excel across the whole of the full fiscal year.
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Analysis of Elanco's future
Elanco's new products are offsetting the underestimated impact of 'clean food'
Elanco has underlined a theme that is cutting top-line growth across the whole animal health industry – the 'clean food' movement.
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A modern strategy emerges from Boehringer following actions in vaccines and diagnostics
Boehringer Ingelheim's future plan for its animal health business is becoming clearer – 15 months after it purchased Merial.
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KindredBio's Zimeta awaits pre-approval manufacturer inspection
Kindred Biosciences must wait for the outcome of a pre-approval contract manufacturer inspection before its Zimeta IV product candidate is authorized for the US market.
Zinpro adds expertise to sales team in China
US trace minerals specialist Zinpro has made two new appointments in China.
Orion sees solid start to fiscal 2018
Finnish firm Orion has reported modest growth for its animal health division in the first quarter of 2018, led by its veterinary sedatives range.
EMA approves Zoetis circovirus vaccine
The European Medicines Agency has approved Zoetis' Suvaxyn Circo vaccine for swine.
Study weighs up trade-offs for decreasing antibiotics in dairy
Research from Cornell University has outlined the cost of decreasing antimicrobial use (AMU) in dairy production.
Elanco set for Credelio extension in Europe
The European Medicines Agency's Committee for Medicinal Products for Veterinary Use (CVMP) has paved the way for a label extension for Elanco's Credelio (lotilaner).
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It might only be a matter of time before pet food and pet health combine
The amount of money being spent in the US pet food industry has been highlighted again, as the sector has witnessed another billion-dollar acquisition.
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Products
PerformaNat discusses investment and strategy for feed additives pipeline
German start-up PerformaNat has outlined the next steps for its technology after receiving significant funding and interest from investors.
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Zinpro adds expertise to sales team in China
US trace minerals specialist Zinpro has made two new appointments in China.
Orion sees solid start to fiscal 2018
Finnish firm Orion has reported modest growth for its animal health division in the first quarter of 2018, led by its veterinary sedatives range.
EMA approves Zoetis circovirus vaccine
The European Medicines Agency has approved Zoetis' Suvaxyn Circo vaccine for swine.
Neogen expands Prima line with repeat syringe
US firm Neogen has expanded its Prima line of animal safety products with the addition of new syringe equipment.
Elanco set for Credelio extension in Europe
The European Medicines Agency's Committee for Medicinal Products for Veterinary Use (CVMP) has paved the way for a label extension for Elanco's Credelio (lotilaner).
CVMP urges caution when applying Elanco's Osurnia
European authorities have followed their US counterparts in warning of potential eye injuries when using Elanco's Osurnia canine ear gel.
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Zoetis and Ceva build on vaccine intellectual property
Zoetis, Ceva Santé Animale and Bioveta have all made recent patent applications in the area of vaccine technology.
Sectors
Australia: A big country with opportunities for innovators and new products
Although isolated geographically, Australia has an animal health sector hungry for new products. Animal Pharm analyst Malcolm Flanagan talks to Australian industry body head Ben Stapley about his country's prospects for innovation and veterinary product sales.
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Uganda gains tools to grapple with zoonotic diseases
East African country Uganda has launched a new surveillance system to track deadly zoonotic diseases, which are common in the landlocked nation.
Industry highlights prevention on World Animal Vaccination Day
Several industry bodies are marking World Animal Vaccination Day by highlighting the 'prevention is better than cure' approach to animal health.
BASF fuses agricultural calculation tool with blockchain tech for sustainability
Chemical and materials firm BASF is collaborating with technology firm arc-net to use blockchain technology to improve livestock sustainability.
Spanish market continues to show robust growth as feed additive sales drop
The Spanish animal health and nutrition industry grew by 5% year-on-year during 2017.
Grey Wolf forms vet cannabis partnership
Canadian firm Grey Wolf Animal Health has entered into a partnership that could yield companion animal cannabidiol (CBD) therapeutics this year.
Experts remind Asia of the scourge of rinderpest
A group of veterinary experts and scientists have reminded Asian countries the world's once most-feared livestock disease rinderpest may be eradicated but should not be forgotten.
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International research uncovers monumental pig welfare concern
UK charity World Animal Protection has carried out several international research studies that have highlighted huge concern over the welfare of pigs.
CVMP urges caution when applying Elanco's Osurnia
European authorities have followed their US counterparts in warning of potential eye injuries when using Elanco's Osurnia canine ear gel.
Boehringer focused on vector vaccines for swine flu, canine adenovirus
Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health is aiming to boost its preventative-focused product range by adding to its intellectual portfolio in the vector vaccine space.
EMA reallocates vet meds under UK's oversight
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has redistributed the centrally-authorized medicines that were previously under the regulatory oversight of the UK.
EU inspectors pinpoint Japanese traceability and control failings
European Commission inspectors found critical shortcomings when auditing Japanese animal health controls last October.
US prepares for upcoming Codex session on animal drug residues
The US plans to continue opposing language in a proposed risk management recommendation (RMR) for gentian violet – an anti-bacterial and anti-fungal substance – at the upcoming session of the Codex Committee on Residues of Veterinary Drugs in Food (CCRVDF).
Policy & Regulation
Animal Pharm Podcast #8: Roxane Feller reviews a significant year for Europe
In this latest podcast, Animal Pharm editor Joseph Harvey speaks to AnimalhealthEurope's secretary general Roxane Feller about a series of key topics including the impact of Brexit on animal health.
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