ANIMAL HEALTH NEWS-February 2023

The latest Animal Health News: New Managers, New Launches, New technology, New partnership, the most important approvals of Veterinary Medicines in 2022 in Europe, Companies ‘celebrations, Companies 'results and all the updates in the Animal Health business in LATIN AMERICA and the Globe.

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?? Zoetis presents Virtual Lab, Vetscan's digital platform that integrates all diagnostic results. Virtual Lab is an innovative, completely digital tool that allows the results of all Vetscan devices to be integrated into the same platform, from any type of terminal. Allows you to integrate the results of all Vetscan devices on the same platform, from any place, at any time and from any type of terminal (computer, tablet, mobile phone and/or smart watch). (animalshealth.es, February 17th).

?? Zoetis announced the US launch of the AlphaTrak 3 blood glucose monitoring system for cats and dogs suffering from diabetes. This model builds on original AlphaTrak and includes a new mobile app enabling seamless, simplified communication and sharing of a pet’s glucose data and additional information with the veterinary practice in real-time. (DVM360).

?? The most outstanding veterinary medicines of 2022 in Europe: The European Medicines Agency has published its report this Thursday, February 16, its report in which it highlights the approval of a total of 13 new veterinary medicines, of which 6 were intended for dogs, 2 to pigs and the rest to species such as cats, cattle, chickens, horses, and sheep. A total of 3 were new active substances, MSD Animal Health's Mometamax Ultra for Dogs, an anti-infective and corticosteroid medicine containing gentamicin, posaconazole and mometasone furoate as active substances; and Elanco 's Lotilaner, indicated for the treatment of flea and tick infestations in dogs and cats, 勃林格殷格翰 's RenuTend, as a new active substance for horses (to improve the healing of suspensory tendon and ligament injuries in horses). (animalshealth.es, February 16th).

?? MEXICO Santgar , a leading veterinary pharmaceutical company in Mexico, Santgar Announces the Launch of Its Newest Medicine, "Excentera LS," which will treat Immune-Mediated Disorders that cause dry eyes in dogs, a patented delivery system designed to this condition. Excentera LS is a once-per-month ophthalmic solution that reduces inflammation and improves tear production in dogs with KCS (dry eye).?(Yahoo Finance, February 7th).).

?? Vaxxinova Brasil and Farmabase partner to launch an anticoccidial. Bovine coccidiosis is a disease of worldwide distribution, which causes serious lesions in the intestines of animals, causing reductions in weight gain. The treatment is launched this month and is an anticoccidial based on Toltrazuril 5% for cattle, the Farmacox Bezerros. The purpose of this solution is to treat them preventively for coccidiosis, seeking a better performance in raising calves. (portaldbo.com Febr. 17th).

?? Vaxxinova Brasil hires a new Technical Advisor for the Pork Business Unit. This is Mayara Tamanini , Master in Veterinary Sciences in the swine sector. With more than six years of experience in genetic dissemination, implementation of protocols and team management, she has already participated in research in the areas of reproduction, health and nutrition and worked in the preparation of technical materials and lectures. In addition they nominated Ana Paula Mori that has a specialization in porcine pathology and laboratory diagnosis from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), in partnership with EMBRAPA – Suínos e Aves, as well as extensive business knowledge in the areas of marketing and sales.According to the company, hiring is also a preparation for the strategic expansion of the Pork Business Unit. (opresenterural.com.br, Jan).

?? The EMA reinforces advice on plasmid DNA vaccines for veterinary use: The Committee for Medicinal Products for Veterinary Use of the European Medicines Agency held its last meeting from February 14 to 16. That committee adopted a draft guideline on plasmid DNA vaccines for veterinary use for a public consultation period of 4 months. This guideline has been developed to provide advice to manufacturers applying for marketing authorization of nucleic acid vaccines for use in animals when the vaccine consists of bacterial or synthetic plasmid DNA. It applies to DNA vaccines, which consist of plasmid DNA that is not amplifiable in eukaryotic cells. (animalshealth.es, February 18th).

?? ECO Animal Health celebrates 10 years in Mexico. A subsidiary that strives to provide best-in-class ethical and scientifically proven solutions to optimize the health, productivity and well-being of pigs and poultry. In this sense, ECO ANIMAL HEALTH DE MéXICO thanks and shares its enormous satisfaction through a commemorative video with the participation of its director, MVA Rafael Chorné Urruchúa, and its founder, Eng. Barry Girling. (porcicultura.com, Feb).

?? Virbac 's (EPA:VIRP) 20% CAGR outpaced the company's earnings growth over the same five-year period. The price of Virbac SA (EPA:VIRP) stock is up an impressive 144% over the last five years. It's also up 21% in about a month. But the price may well have benefitted from a buoyant market, since stocks have gained 8.9% in the last thirty days. (Simply Wall str. Febr.).

?? Ceva Santé Animale did not miss its appointment with the XXV Technical Conference on Pigs of the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) and the Association of Pig Veterinarians of Catalonia (AVPC), held from February 1 to 3. In addition to actively collaborating with the meeting, the company gave a workshop in which Carlos Casanovas Granell , from the Porcine Technical Service, addressed gang management. In this way, the company once again showed its commitment to the sector, supporting one of the benchmark events whose scientific program is always backed by the presence of top-level speakers. (3tres3.com, February 7th).

?? Technology is revolutionizing feline health care. The Pet IPB Census showed a record of 6% growth in the Brazilian population of domestic cats between the years of 2020 and 2021. With this, it is necessary that health care be disseminated and learned by guardians. Accessories that we store given two estimation animals to help in weight monitoring or for homes with animals with different nutritional needs, and that integrated scales make it possible for guardians to precisely measure each portion of food, in addition to monitoring by application or how much and when or pet consumed of feed, for example, the Sure Feed Connect. Another option is the Sure Feed, a feeder that, through an automatic cover, acts as a protection for food, keeps food fresher, prevents moisture from drying out and flies from settling — thus providing a tasty and healthy meal for your small animals. (Ricmais.com.br. Febr.16th).

?? Pet Vet Expo 2023 maps out opportunities for the medical device sector. The adoption of pets in Brazil continues to increase. According to the research of the International Union for the Protection of Animals (UIPA), only in the first quarter of 2020, the demand for adoption of animals increased by 400% and, since then, the market has grown and now moves more than R$ 30 billion per year only Brazil. According to data from the Brazilian Association of Products for Estimated Animals (Abinpet), Brazil is the third largest country in total population of estimated animals. Recognizing that the Brazilian industry can greatly contribute to meet the growing demand of the segment, the Brazilian Association of Medical Devices Industry (ABIMO), and NürnbergMesse Brasil, renew their partnership for the promotion of a space dedicated to Brazilian manufacturers of medical devices on the pavilh?o de exhibitions at Pet Vet Expo. (Caes e Gatos, 16th Feb).?

?? Sindan Comunica??o (SINDAN) started a campaign alert for the dangers of the use of pirated veterinary products. Counterfeit products will move close to R$ 290 billion in 2021. Seeking to raise awareness in society about the risks of using pirated animal products, whether they are counterfeit or smuggled, the National Union of Animal Health Products Industry (Sindan) launches the second phase of "Olhos Abertos" campaign has been carried out in the online format and will now gain reinforcement in the offline format. The objective of this action is to inform consumers about the risks offered by these medicines and to help combat illegal trade in Brazil. (suinoculturaindustrial.com.br, 10 Feb.).

?? The first cases of Avian Flu on Argentine soil and on Uruguayan soil were denounced by the authorities of both countries. Work is being done to prevent the entry of the disease into production systems. (motivar.com.ar Feb.) (www.gub.uy, Feb.).

?? Laboratorios Richmond División Veterinaria (Argentina) introduced Oxicam B12 (Meloxicam + Vit B12). Innovating in veterinary analgesia, the Argentine laboratory launched a novel proposal for pain medications in small animals: an analgesic and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory with powerful analgesic action. Oxicam B12 comes in a presentation of 120 palatable tablets (12 blisters of 10 tablets each, bi-scored). (motivar.com.ar, Feb. 16th).

?? 勃林格殷格翰 Spain launches Ingelvac Ery?, a new solution against Red Evil. This injectable emulsion for swine is a monovalent inactivated vaccine indicated for active immunization against swine erysipelas. Ingelvac Ery? reduces clinical signs caused by Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae, serotype 2, strain SE-9. It is administered intramuscularly in pigs from 12 weeks of life. It has also participated from February 1 to 3, at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, which has hosted the Porcine Days of the UAB and AVPC. A classic appointment on the calendar that has celebrated its 25th anniversary with an event that has managed to bring together more than 200 attendees. (3tres3.com, Feb. 15th).

?? Ourofino Saúde Animal received the recertification of the “More Integrity Seal”, given by the Ministry of Agriculture to companies that stand out in ethical and responsible practices at different levels, whether with employees, the market, customers, partners, among other audiences. The recognition also considers aspects such as concern for the protection of the health and welfare of animals, with the quality and hygienic-sanitary safety of food and other agricultural products, suitability of inputs and services used in agriculture. (Ourofino Linkedin, Feb.).

?? Montana Dog Food Co. officially launched, offering freeze-dried raw diets, treats and veterinarian-formulated supplements for dogs. (Petfood Processing - subscription).

?? Message during the inauguration of the Annual Convention of the Mexican Federation of Zootechnical Veterinary Doctors (FedMVZ) was in relation to strategic alliances, so that veterinarians work closely with the Federal Government, Senasica, and together protect the national animal health status . Arturo Sánchez Mejorada, president of the Federation, highlighted that in recent years the organization has focused on establishing strategic alliances that allow strengthening this profession in matters that are currently of international relevance, such as sustainability, animal welfare and RAM. (ganadería.com, Feb. 15th).

?? Covetrus Markets Co-Branded GluCurve Pet CGM. The first continuous glucose monitoring system for pets is designed to make diabetes management easier.LR Technologies’s GluCurve Pet CGM, a monitoring system for diabetic cats and dogs, is available through Covetrus under a new distribution agreement. The co-branded GluCurve Pet CGM is the first and only continuous glucose monitoring system specifically designed for cats and dogs and sold directly to veterinaries, according to ALRT, a Singapore-based medical device company. (Today′s Veterinary Business, Feb. 6th.).

?? Phibro Animal Health Corporation Announces the Appointment of DVM, MS, MBA Alejandro Bernal to Its Board of Directors and Declares Quarterly Dividend. Mr. Bernal will be an independent director. His appointment fills a current vacancy and increases Board membership to nine directors, 6 of whom are independent directors. The Board of Directors today also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share on its Class A common stock and Class B common stock, payable on March 22, 2023, to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 1, 2023. (Business Wire, Feb 6th.).

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