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The goals of the Animal Health Division are to maintain the health of animals and
cure veterinary diseases, with the focus primarily on treating infectious diseases
and repelling parasites. in livestock – animals that play a role in food production – the
safety of drug and care products is paramount for food safety. Companion animals receive
special attention in clinical practice: in view of the emotional ties that people have
to them but also their close relationship to the family, it is vital that they receive dependable,
easy-to-use and safe medication in order to safeguard both their well-being and
that of their owners.
With more than 100 different animal health and care products worldwide for livestock and
companion animals, the division is one of the most successful suppliers in the field of
veterinary medicine. Animal Health is well positioned in the steadily growing market for
antiparasitic products for companion animals. The Advantage family of flea control
products for dogs and cats was again one of Bayer HealthCare’s best-selling products
in 2012, generating annual sales of roughly € 495 million.
The innovative flea and tick collar Seresto for dogs and cats joined the portfolio of
parasiticides for companion animals in 2012. The collar’s patented polymer matrix
ensures controlled low-dose release of the tried and true active ingredients flumethrin
and imidacloprid into the animal’s coat. Seresto provides effective protection for up to
eight months from a single application, and is available on the market in Europe, the
United States and new Zealand.
The acquisition of the animal health business of Teva Pharmaceuticals in the United
States has strengthened both the companion animals and farm animals businesses
and means that Bayer is now represented in all major therapeutic areas. The companion
animal products acquired comprise mainly a complete range of dermatological
products but also a wide spectrum of dietary supplements to support joint and
gastrointestinal functions and other whole body health care products, while the farm
animal products acquired from Teva cover a wide range of anti-infectives, parasiticides,
anti-inflammatories and reproduction hormones.
Bayer has signed a distribution agreement with the Irish veterinary manufacturer
norbrook in Germany and France with the objective of supplementing the existing
portfolio so that customers can be offered comprehensive solutions.
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