Merial

Merial Acquires Newport Laboratories

04/02/2012 10:46:34 AM

Merial, the Animal Health division of Sanofi, announced today that it has acquired Newport Laboratories, a privately held company based in Worthington, Minn., and a leader in autogenous vaccines with a focus on swine and bovine production markets. ... Full story.

Fast-track genomics

02/15/2012 6:00:00 AM

During the Cattle Industry Convention in Nashville, genomics companies Igenity and Pfizer Animal Genetics provided updates on the growing list of DNA tests and services they offer to beef producers. The two companies compete aggressively in bovine genomic evaluation, which is good news for producers, as they each continue to add new services and enhance the accuracy of existing tests. ... Full story.

Meeting today's beef demands

09/19/2011 3:46:50 PM

This video is about how U.S. farmers and ranchers are feeding a growing population, with fewer resources, in a sustainable way. ... Full story.

Cooperia study suggests shift in parasite-control priorities

08/02/2011 4:04:41 PM

New parasite enemy number 1 has negative impact on production and profits ... Full story.

Merial launches new antimicrobial

07/14/2011 2:50:41 PM

Merial announced Thursday the introduction of Zactran, a new antimicrobial for treatment and control of bovine respiratory disease in beef and dairy cattle. The new product, in the Macrolide class of antimicrobials, was designed specifically to combat BRD. ... Full story.

Merck announces new name for its animal health division

06/29/2011 7:26:48 AM

Merck’s animal health division, formerly known as Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health, announced that effective today, it will begin using the new name, Merck Animal Health. It will be known as MSD Animal Health outside the United States and Canada. ... Full story.

New Merial program cuts losses from parasite infections

04/14/2011 9:44:25 AM

Merial is putting the spotlight on parasite control through a new program called “EPRINEX Kills It.” ... Full story.

Merck, Sanofi-Aventis call off plan to merge animal health units

03/23/2011 7:22:43 AM

Merck & Co. and Sanofi-Aventis SA abandoned a plan to combine their animal health businesses in a 50-50 joint venture, citing difficulty divesting parts of the operation and securing approval from antitrust regulators. ... Full story.

MWI Veterinary Supply buys Nelson Laboratories for $7 million

03/22/2011 2:44:47 PM

MWI Veterinary Supply Inc. completed a $7 million acquisition of Nelson Laboratories LP, a distributor of livestock vaccines and other animal health products in the Midwest. ... Full story.

Merck and Sanofi-Aventis will maintain separate businesses in animal health

03/22/2011 7:17:23 AM

Merck and Sanofi-Aventis announced the mutual termination of their agreement to form a new animal health joint venture by combining Merial, the animal health business of Sanofi-Aventis, with Intervet/Schering-Plough, Merck's animal health unit. As a result, each party will keep its current, separate animal health assets and businesses. ... Full story.

Take the IVOMEC (ivermectin) Spring Challenge

02/10/2011 9:44:09 AM

Merial will continue the IVOMEC (ivermectin) Spring Challenge for the fourth year based on the success of the program for cattle producers. Cattle prices are up, but so are production costs, and producers are feeling the strain on the profit outlook this year. ... Full story.

IGENITY now accepting hair samples for BVD-PI testing

01/26/2011 11:25:28 AM

IGENITY®, a division of Merial®, announces hair samples are now being accepted for the optional diagnostic test for persistent infections (PI) of the bovine viral diarrhea (BVD) virus. Producers choosing to test for BVD-PI in conjunction with the comprehensive IGENITY profile now have the option to submit tissue or hair samples. ... Full story.

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