ANIMAL HEALTH News- March

The Iberzoo+Propet companion animal fair new edition in Spain with the presence of a great number of companies, consequences of the Russia-Ukraine conflict in the ANIMAL HEALTH industry, new launches, situation of the Avian Flu in Europe and all the latests news in the area

?? The avian flu is "uncontrollable" and millions of animals are still being sacrificed in France. More than four million birds have been sacrificed this season and the number continues to increase. The avian flu even if there is an "uncontrollable" flight for French poultry farmers: after returning to affect the Southwest this year, the avian flu if there is a flight would be a little further north, in Vendée, triggering a new mass killing campaign, which joins the four millones of birds that have been sacrificed this season. “We have eliminated around 1.2 million animals and it is estimated that there are still three million animals left to be sacrificed” in the Gran Oeste, said on March 11 to the Ministry of Agriculture. (Ministry of Agriculture report).

?? The Iberzoo+Propet companion animal fair has addressed its new edition in the Madrid Ifema fairground and continues with its agenda of activities and more than 200 exhibitors showing the sector news to the assistant veterinarians, from pharmacists to acuarophilia or grooming. Veterinary pharmaceutical companies have taken care of this edition:?

?? Thus, for example, Zoetis has presented some of his proposals such as his new monoclonal antibodies against osteoarthritis in cats, Solensia. In addition, it has included in its stand, its initiative #Resvet and its diagnostic tool with artificial intelligence VetScan Imageyst.

?? In the other hand, Boehringer Ingelheim is on the first line with relevant products such as NexGard COMBO, its anti-parasitic for cats or Frontline Tri-Act. Boehringer Ingelheim also communicated that Animal Health USA and digital platform, TeleVet, have announced a strategic collaboration aimed at leveraging technology and enhancing in-practice automation services. Per the agreement, Boehringer has made a minority investment in TeleVet and named the Austin-based start-up as its preferred U.S. veterinary health technology platform. (Veterinary Practice News).

?? Elanco, has been present with spaces destined for some of its products such as its Seresto antiparasitic collar, its Credelio and Advantix antiparasitic collars or its treatment against the pain of Arthrosis. In addition, they reinforced about the presence of the therapy dogs of the "Dejemos Huella" initiative.

?? MSD Animal Health have a strong presence at the fair. In its large stand it has been highlighted above all its new vaccine for dogs against Bordetella bronchiseptica, Novibac Respira BB. The company thook andvantage of the occasion and brought to the fair the technological products of its category of Smart Bienestar, such as Thermochip or Animo.

?? In the case of Virbac they were present in Iberzoo+Propet 2022 with the new wet food line for cats from Veterinary HPM.

?? Dechra has been another one of the multinationals that have captured the attention of the assistants, presenting their proposal for animal nutrition, Specific, committed to sustainability through his Circle of Good initiative, with own space at the stand. In addition, they highlighted Lodisur, for feline hypertension, which will soon be available.

?? Fatro has counted with significant products such as an inyectable suspension against Afilaria filariasis and the antibiotic line. Members of the Fatro community were present in the communication of the II Online Anesthesia Congress that is approaching, with this second edition has already become a highly anticipated training by the sector.

?? Vetoquinol, decided that this year its Phovia light energy system should be the main protagonist of its stand, raised by the interest of the veterinarians who are close to the area. It is an innovation that will reduce the symptoms of certain dermal alterations and accelerate their repair.

?? LETI Pharma has also been present through LetiLab, LETI Pharma offers everything necessary for the diagnosis of allergies, such as the Zincatriza healing cream and one of the definitive proposals by LabianaPets. LabianaPets has shared with the assistants the last indication against the phlebotomo de la Leishmania de Ataxxa. The Spanish company has also dedicated an important space to a product to combat canine leishmaniasis.with the spot-on solution Ataxxa, which now counts with a new indication against the phlebotomo that transmitted leishmaniasis. Finally it was space to their line of nutraceuticals Vetriscience Pro Line and its healing cream Zincatriza.

?? Another Spanish company that has been present at the fair is Calier, with a bright stand in which the center of attention for its antiparasitic products, the Merlin collar and its Dynacan spot-on solution have been used.

?? Stangest brought their natural products to Iberzoo, with novelties such as Senior Care, aimed at the comprehensive care of dogs and cats of advanced age, Zen Tablets, which helps the network.

?? The XXXIX Vetmadrid Annual Congress, organized by the Madrid Association of Companion Animal Veterinarians (AMVAC), which this year is dedicated to medicine and surgery in geriatric animals was also part of this event.

OTHER NEWS

?? Animal health market grew 18% in 2021 in Brazil. The pandemic increased foreign demand for protein, which heated up the sector as the economic crisis and high prices affected Brazil (data from the National Union of the Animal Health Products Industry -Sindan). The coronavirus pandemic increased foreign demand for protein, which heated up the sector as the economic crisis and high prices affected Brazil and directed domestic consumption to more varied types of meat. Previous estimates had predicted an average increase of just 8.4%. Sindan points out some aspects that contributed to this expressive increase. Among the main ones are the increase in exports, mainly in beef and pork, growth in demand for protein, improvement in the productivity of the agricultural sector, increase in the number of pets adopted and closer relationships between companion animals and tutors, the that intensified care. (Sindan technical report)

?? Head of the Animal Health division at Boehringer Ingelheim Brazil assumes global strategic role: Fábio Barone joined the company in 2018 with the aim of expanding the business related to Animal Health in Brazil and positioning the country among the company's main markets. Fábio Barone, assumes now the position of Head of Strategy in this division, at a global level. The replacement will be announced shortly in the Brazilian press. (Economic value)

?? Dechra announced it has licensed from Dermcare of Australia the marketing rights of the Malaseb brand of dermatology products in the United States. (company press release).

?? MSD Animal Health Brazil grows with pets and livestock innovations. Company achieves revenue of 1.45 billion reais in 2021, 30% more than in 2020, with acquisitions and new product lines; Expectations for 2022 remain positive. Delair Bolis, president of MSD said: One of the highlights was the MSD Health Animal Intelligence unit, focused on new technologies for monitoring the behavior of animals, such as sensors placed in the cattle's ears that measure a series of body parameters. “There were also important launches, such as an innovative vaccine for a disease that affects the intestines of swine”, says Delair Bolis, company's president. (The Rural Gift).

?? Bimeda announced the re-introduction of OvaCyst (gonadorelin) and ProstaMate (dinoprost tromethamine injection) - formerly marketed by Bayer Animal Health - for estrus synchronization in beef and dairy cattle. (company press release)

?? Effects of the war in Europe: After having a hard time with a lack of raw materials, the nutrition and health sectors for livestock and pets face the effects of the war. In two years of a pandemic, the food and animal health sectors seem to be fighting a test of resistance, with increasingly difficult stages: shortage of raw materials, logistical blackout, exchange devaluation, high fuel prices and inflation. When the situation seemed to stabilize, Russia invaded Ukraine, shook the world and the global supply. In terms of raw material for animal nutrition, the rise in the price of agricultural commodities was crucial. Russia and Ukraine account for 19% of world exports of corn and 28% of wheat, according to an analysis by Itaú BBA's Agribusiness Board. Although the relevance is lower in soybeans, the impact on oilseed prices is inevitable. This scenario only exacerbates the already complicated availability of basic inputs for the manufacture of animal feed, due to climatic effects — lack or excess of rain, frost and even fires — that have damaged crops across Brazil. Dependence on imported inputs, such as vitamins, amino acids and enzymes, even when they were available, worsened the situation. According to the CEO of the National Animal Feed Industry Union (Sindira??es).

?? Norbrook announced the relaunch of two medications for the treatment of pain and inflammation related to osteoarthritis in dogs: Carprieve Injection (generic carprofen) and Loxicom Oral Suspension (meloxicam). (Vet Advantage)

?? MSD Saúde Animal Swine Farming Brazil announces reinforcement with the arrival of new marketing manager Renata Laudisio Leonhardt with more than 12 years of experience in marketing, innovation, branding, management and portfolio development and communication in multinationals. Renata arrives to give even more strength to the sector's actions. with stints at companies such as Nestlé, Unilever, Colgate-Palmolive and Danone, and now assumes the post of marketing manager at the animal health company. The professional holds a degree in Advertising from the Escola Superior de Publicidade e Marketing (ESPM) and an MBA in business administration and management from Funda??o Getúlio Vargas (FGV). (Estoe, March).

?? BRAZIL Petlove&Co, the largest online platform for pet products and services in Brazil, announced the acquisition of a pet-health plan company Nofaro. Financial terms were not disclosed. (PRNewswire)

?? AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL FOUNDATION AND MERCK ANIMAL HEALTH TO SUPPORT RELIEF EFFORTS IN UKRAINE: $200,000 dedicated to providing food, medical care, disaster relief, and emergency support for veterinary and other organizations to protect animal welfare and care providers. Responding to urgent relief needs in Ukraine, the American Veterinary Medical Association announced that its charitable arm, the American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF), will direct a donation from Merck Animal Health to help pets in need, to support veterinary and animal-welfare groups in the war-torn country and the surrounding areas. In addition, the AVMF will be matching this grant from Merck Animal Health with a donation of $100,000. The AVMA is encouraging its 99,500 members and the general public to consider contributing to relief efforts by donating to the AVMF. (SCHAUMBURG, Ill., March 10, 2022 /PRNewswire).

?? Fast Company names Zoetis one of the most innovative companies in 2022 March 9, 2022. The animal health company is being honored for its contributions and donations of a vaccine that helps fight animals COVID-19: Fast Company—a business media brand – ranked Zoetis eighth in corporate social responsibly on its Most Innovative Companies list for 2022 that honors businesses making significant impacts on culture and industry, Zoetis is the only animal health company out of 528 organizations to be recognized across 52 categories and included in this year's list.( dvm360).