THE LATEST ANIMAL HEALTH NEWS - FEBRUARY

ANIMAL HEALTH INDUSTRY LATEST NEWS - FEBRUARY 2022

New Marketing Manager in Biogenesis Bago Argentina, New North American Sales Manager for ICC Brazil, Vetanco Xponencial Meeting, XXVIII AMVECAJ 2022 Congress next June, Phibro opens new subsidiary in Uruguay, Petz continue growth

?? Biogenesis Bagó, the biotechnology company specializing in the development, production and marketing of products for animal health and productivity, appointed María Victoria Martínez Ballesty as Marketing Manager for Argentina. Victoria joined the company in 2020 and since then she has served as Head of Product. In her new role, she will lead the processes of digital transformation, communication and advertising and the relationship and actions with clients, thus contributing to the growth of the company, our partners and the industry.(motivar.com.ar)

?? The Brazilian exports of eggs will total 2,316 thousand tons in January, a volume that exceeds 42.6% or the total shipped in the same period of 2021, with 1,624 thousand tons. The international sales of the egg sector generated in January received US$3,089 million, a number 52.3% higher than that registered in 2021, with US$2,029 million. (ABPA, February)

?? The company ICC Brazil, leader in research and innovative solutions for the national animal nutrition industry and more than 65 countries, appoints Mauro Augusto dos Santos, a veterinarian from Santa Catarina, as Commercial Manager for North America.

?? Xponential Meeting Vetanco Brazil for 2022 debates the future of Brazilian poultry and suinoculture: The Xponential Meeting, held on February 1st and 2nd, at the Recanto Cataratas Thermas Resort & Convention, in Foz do Igua?u/PR, offers a differentiated program, with updated information and trends for 2022. For the Vetanco Technical/Commercial Director, Tiago Urbano, 2022 will be a challenging year. (CompanyNews).

?? Zoetis announced the launch of its Performance Ranch cow-calf management software, in addition to the new BLOCKYARD blockchain technology solution. Both tools are designed to provide cattle producers the information they need at any time, accessible through digital devices anywhere. (IHS Markit Connect).

?? DSM, global health, nutrition and bioscience-based company, announced on February 9 a new chapter in its Animal Health and Nutrition business. The company's offer to the sector is now supported by the following three lines of business, which will help in a tangible way to face the greatest challenges of the animal protein industry, making it increasingly sustainable: Essential Products, Performance Solutions +Biomin? and Precision Services.

?? MSD Animal Health was part of the XXVIII AMVECAJ 2022 Congress that was held in Jalisco, Mexico on New Challenges for Pig Farming. It was held on the 9th, 10th and 11th in the Tepatilán Bicentennial Park.

?? Virbac US announced the launch of Veterinary HPM Spay & Neuter Diets in the US market, a unique nutritional line tailored to meet the needs of spayed and neutered pets throughout life. Veterinary HPM Pet Nutrition is available in six formulas, which have been customized to meet specific nutritional needs by species, age, and size, including the new Junior Spay & Neuter Diets. (PRnewswire)

?? Vimian Group, the global Danish fast-growing group in animal health acquired Vet-Allergy, a veterinary allergy company in Denmark. (Biospace.com). In the other hand UK Vimian Group's Specialty Pharma segment Nextmune announced an agreement to acquire Bova Holdings Limited, a companion animal health specialty pharmaceuticals company in the United Kingdom. (Digitaljournal.com)

?? Amerisource Bergen has named Steve Shell president of its Animal Health business. In his new role, Shell will lead MWI Animal Health; in addition, he will be responsible for the AllyDVM, Micro Technologies, MWI UK, and Securos Surgical businesses. Shell previously served as Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations at MWI. (company press release)

?? Growth of Petz, the largest network of pet stores in Brazil, multiplied by 5 in the last 5 years and growth projections are 17% per year in an equal period, approaching 8% of MS after the acquisition of Zee.Dog.

?? NEW ZEALAND Vimian Group announced it has acquired Kahuvet Group, a New Zealand-headquartered supplier offering veterinary surgical instruments, equipment, pharmaceuticals, consumables and orthopedic implants. (Marketscreener.com)

?? Phibro Animal Health and Nexus Animal health (LATINAMERICAN Animal Health specialized Consultancy) after a partnership of over one year announced the launch of the Uruguayan subsidiary the 14th of February in the Hotel Sofitel with the conference “Economic perspectives for 2022” by the Ec. Alfonso Capurro (Company Press release).

?? The FDA announced it has approved Norbrook Labs' Midamox (generic imidacloprid + moxidectin) topical solution for dogs. This combination was having very good sales results in Europe since 2019. (FDA).

?? FAO announces action protocol for emergencies in Animal Health. In today's world, the risk of the spread of animal health diseases within a country or across borders is increasing in the face of growing animal populations, increased movement of humans and animals, intensifying trade and world trade.(FAO News).

BERNARDO OTERO - CEO & FOUNDER Nexus Animal Health