ANIMAL HEALTH NEWS-APRIL

Calier Spain presented their diagnostic labs, Phibro Animal Health informed quartely results, Fatro IbÃĐrica launched otic cleaner, MSD new technology, Elanco Brasil launched pain products in orthopedic congress, BiogÃĐnesis BagÃģ launched new product for ectoparasites, Virbac new subsidiary in Ireland, Norbrook Laboratories ltd expands facilities in USA, and other news of the ANIMAL HEALTH sector.

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?? Calier , alongside veterinarians and farms with innovative initiatives: On the occasion of World Veterinary Day, from Calier they review some of their initiatives to improve the efficiency and productivity of farms and to help the veterinarian. First of all, they have shared information about CECADI, their diagnostic center in Spain located at their LeÃģn plant, which allows them to offer analysis services to identify organisms that cause different pathologies in production animals. As benchmarks in antiparasitics for ruminants, among other species, Calier has just launched Ostercheck, its new new diagnostic service that allows knowing the parasite load on the farm. (animalshealth.es, April 28th).

?? Phibro Animal Health (NASDAQ:PAHC), a global leader in animal health solutions, is set to release its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 3rd. Market analysts are expecting the company to post earnings of $0.33 per share for the quarter. This will be an important moment for investors as it will offer insight into the company’s overall financial health and future prospects. Phibro Animal Health has set its fiscal year 2023 guidance at $1.21-$1.31 EPS, making it imperative for shareholders to stay informed about any major developments or changes in the company’s operations or financial performance. (Best stocks, April 27th).

?? Fatro IbÃĐrica launches Aloe Otovet, an ear cleaner for pets for veterinary use. Aloe Otovet by Fatro is an ear cleaner based on aloe vera and calendula. As explained by Fatro, Aloe Otovet is an ear cleaner for dogs and cats that removes accumulated dirt and debris, as well as wax deposits in the external auditory canal of pets. (animalshealth.es, Apr. 12th).

?? MSD Animal Health showcases its identification and monitoring technology for data retrieval and analysis. The leading company in animal health presents LeeO?, a digital porcine traceability solution based on the individual identification of each pig. At the 16th Feria Internacional para la ProducciÃģn Animal (FIGAN 2023), which was held in Zaragoza, he presented his advanced technology for identifying and monitoring animals, as well as his traceability tools and data analysis and calculation power. All with the horizon of the month of June of the year 2024, when electronic identification of the vaccum for new births is foreseen to be obligatory in Spain. (Diario Veterinario, Apr. 29th).

?? MSD SaÚde Animal presents the investment in two companies: Vence and LeeO Precision Farming BV. Vence offers technology with GPS in which the producer can monitor and manage the movement of the cattle with more precision. A technology for producers and ranchers to track, monitor and manage the movement of livestock through a platform of virtual fencing solutions. LeeO, on the other hand, brought the option to track pigs in real time. It is possible to analyze the entire cycle of the reproductive chain, from birth to the commercialization of the animal's meat. The investments contemplate the company's purpose, to offer complete intelligent solutions for the animal protein production chain, which is in constant evolution, and to guarantee animal welfare. (Valor Economico, Apr.).

?? Elanco Brasil SaÚde Animal will be in the second edition of the Brazilian Congress of Veterinary Orthopedics, which starts on the 27th and will run until the 29th of April, in Curitiba (PR). More than a thousand delegates are expected at the event, considered one of the biggest in this specialty in the world. National and international speakers will be present in three rooms simultaneously. Elanco is one of the sponsoring companies and will be present with a stand and technical, marketing and commercial teams. The portfolio focused on pain control will be presented: Galliprant and Onsior. The Onsior line is indicated as an anti-inflammatory and analgesic for dogs and cats, in acute or chronic illnesses. Galliprant is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that works to control pain and inflammation associated with joint pain. (Caes e Gatos, Apr. 27th).

?? BiogÃĐnesis BagÃģ launched a new antiparasitic to combat ticks in cattle: Forbox FT is a new combined antiparasitic, with the highest residual power and the shortest withdrawal period from the market. It is the only product approved against ticks, lice, horseflies, flies and ura in cattle. It is easy to apply pour on and in its two presentations, 2.5-liter and 5-liter drums, it is a highly effective solution for producers. (motivar.caom.ar, Apr. 17th).

?? Virbac creates new subsidiary in Ireland: While the company has had a presence in Ireland for many years through local distributors and with a sales team and sales manager attached to Virbac UK for the last ten years, now Virbac has incorporated a new subsidiary in January 2023. Objective: To expand their product offer, to optimize distribution and consolidate its customer base in Ireland in a complicated post-Brexit context. With a currently estimated ₮240 million market heavily dominated by the farm animal business (around 1.5 million dairy cows and 800,000 suckler cows), animal health has grown considerably in Ireland over the last five years. (Diario Veterinario, Apr. 21th).

?? 勃林栞æŪ·æ žįŋ° announced that the FDA has approved NexGard COMBO for cats (esafoxolaner, eprinomectin, and praziquantel topical solution), a once a month topical that protects against fleas, ticks, roundworms, hookworms, heartworm disease and tapeworms. (company press release).

?? Norbrook Inc Announces Facility Expansion and Upgrades: ? Norbrook Laboratories ltd Laboratories hosted a reception for customers and other industry leaders at its expanded facility based in Lenexa, Kan., on April 17. Norbrook Laboratories announces it has completed a significant expansion to its U.S.-based facility in Lenexa, Kan., located just south of Kansas City. During the past nine years, Norbrook has doubled its product offerings in the U.S., which necessitated the upgrade to its warehouse receiving, managing and shipping capabilities as well as its office space, according to Bruce Brinkmeyer, vice president of sales and marketing for the company in North America. (Bovine Veterinarian, April 26th).

?? Bioiberica announced the launch of Atopivet Collar, a collar that contains the company’s lipids-based Biosfeen ingredient for atopic dermatitis. Biosfeen is a sphingolipids ingredient that is said to increase filaggrin expression, which plays a role in the skin’s barrier function. (Nutritional Outlook in Brakke Newsletter).

?? Veterquimica 's XXV PucÃģn Seminar brought science closer to salmon industry producers: On the afternoon of Thursday, April 27, at the PucÃģn Green Park events center, Veterquimica held a new version of its traditional aquaculture seminar, which on this occasion had as the central theme "The Current State of Pathogens in Fish", with the participation of leading researchers and teachers from different universities and research centers. (Mundoacuicola.cl, Apr.).

?? 勃林栞æŪ·æ žįŋ° Spain materializes its commitment to prevention and innovation in its latest launches: SoundTalks? and Twistpak?. In Production Animals, the Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Spain Swine team has presented TwistPak?, a new technology that optimizes the mixing process of Ingelvac CircoFLEX?, world leader in prevention against PCV2, and Ingelvac MycoFLEX?, which protects pigs against Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae through which we managed to have a freshly mixed vaccine in less than 5 seconds. This revolutionary advance allows mixing to be carried out conveniently, quickly and easily on the farm in less than 5 seconds. TwistPak?, optimizes the customer experience and improves the health and well-being of animals. (3tres3.com, 26th of Apr.).

?? Symposium discussed the efficiency of Brazilian bovine reproduction at ExpoLondrina 2023. Part of the ExpoLondrina program this year was the IX Simposio de EficiÊncia em Produ??o e Reprodu??o Animal that brought together specialists in topics such as earliness, genetic improvement and pregnancy rate in bovine reproduction , as well as advances brought to livestock with the adoption of Artificial Insemination protocols in Fixed Time (IATF). The symposium was attended by professors from UEL and University of S?o Paulo (USP), Universidade Paranaense (Unipar) and representatives of companies from the segment, on Thursday 13 at Pavilh?o Smart Agro. (operobal.uel.br, Apr. 13).

?? Royal åļæ–Ŋ曞兎åļ has entered into exclusive negotiations with Adare Pharma Solutions in order to acquire Adare Biome, a pioneer in the development and manufacturing of postbiotics, for an enterprise value of EUR 275 million ($300 million). In addition to Adare Biome's human health line, the acquisition would also help establish DSM as a frontrunner in the growing microbiome management market for pets and expand its animal health range, where the stability of postbiotics means they can be incorporated into DSM's premix feed solutions. (Nutraceutical Business Review).

?? 雀å·Ē Purina Latin America & Caribbean signed an agreement with the Federation of Industries of Santa Catarina (FIESC) to train about 150 people in industrial operations. The agreement will support Purina's new wet #petfood facility in Varge?o, Brazil, which is set to begin operations late this year. “The factory will already be born with an industry 4.0 concept, in which we will operate with greater efficiency and productivity, in addition to advantages such as the implementation, control and maintenance of lines carried out remotely, and the use of robots in various operations, which makes the faster and safer process,” said Eric Zeller, BEO of NestlÃĐ Purina in Brazil. (Pet Food Processing, Apr. 13th).

?? Concern for Decree 185/2023 issued in Argentina. The Chamber of Argentine Veterinary Medicinal Laboratories (ClameVet), the Argentine Chamber of the Veterinary Products Industry (CAPROVE) and the Argentine Chamber of Veterinary Product Distributors (CADISVET), issued a joint statement expressing their concern about some aspects of the Decree that modifies the Regulation of Law 17,565, which regulates the exercise of pharmaceutical activity in the country. Through said decree, pharmacies are empowered to supply medicines from their formulary based on prescriptions signed by registered veterinary professionals. The Chambers of Laboratories and Distributors of Veterinary Products prepared a joint statement in which they expressed their concern about some aspects of the decree that modifies the Regulation of Law 17,565 that regulates the exercise of pharmaceutical activity in the country. (Vetmarketportal.com.ar, April 22th).

?? The mental health of veterinarians is deficient in 84% of professionals in the area, who revealed that they live with cases of anxiety, depression and irritation. This is the result of an unprecedented survey that mapped the profession with the highest rate of suicides in Brazil. The study was conducted by Kynetec , a consultancy specializing in market research on the subject, at the request of MSD SaÚde Animal pharmaceutical company. The survey consisted of interviews with 1,993 veterinarians aged 25 to 65 from all regions of the country, through an online questionnaire conducted between June 28 and July 26, 2022. (panoramapetvet.com.br, Apr. 25th).

?? Pet Market 363% growth in less than 10 years. The Brazilian pet market continues to grow. According to Instituto Pet Brasil, Brazil is the third country with the largest number of pets in the world and represent the seventh largest pet market. And this area is constantly expanding. In the last nine years, the pet market grew 367%, reaching a profit of 51.7 billion reais in 2021, and it is estimated that the sector will grow another 87% until 2026. (Avert Saude Animalâ€ēs LinkedIn, April 28th).

?? Strategic plan to eradicate Bovine Tuberculosis in Mexico advances:The Directive Council of the National Confederation of Livestock Organizations (CNOG), headed by its president, Ing. Homero García de la Llata; Treasurer, Ing. Noel Ramírez Mejía and secretary, Mr. Ernestino Mazariegos Zenteno, reported that more than 800,000 livestock producers belonging to the organization collaborate with the National Health, Safety and Agricultural Quality Service (Senasica) in a coordinated manner to eradicate Bovine Tuberculosis (TB). (BM Editores, Apr. 13th).

BERNARDO OTERO , CEO & Founder of NEXUS ANIMAL HEALTH