Bayer and Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. (BIVI) have signed an agreement which states Bayer will acquire BIVI’s CYDECTIN bovine and ovine endectocide products in the U.S. Once completed, the deal would include the transfer of CYDECTIN Pour-On, CYDECTIN Injectable and CYDECTIN Oral Drench. These endectocides with the active ingredient moxidectin offer persistent killing of internal parasites at multiple stages, including … Read More
Pork Producers Working Together to Control PRRS
Dr. Erin Lowe is the Technical Manager for the Solutions Team at Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Inc. (BIVI) and has been a driving force behind the Area Regional Control (ARC) programs fight against the control of PRRS. The 2016 North American PRRS Symposium was held over the weekend in Chicago and Dr. Lowe took time to share how the ARC programs … Read More
BIVI Moves Headquarters to GA After BI/Sanofi Asset Swap
Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. (BIVI) will locate its North America and U.S. Animal Health headquarters in Duluth, Ga. as part of its integration planning with Sanofi’s animal health business (“Merial”), upon the closing of the Boehringer Ingelheim (BI) asset swap signed in June 2016. The U.S. Animal Health leadership team will headquarter at the existing Merial facility in Duluth, while … Read More
Big Data in Swine Health – Measure, Model, Fix
When the term ‘big data’ is used in agriculture, we generally think crops. However, we are hearing it more and more in animal agriculture circles. “Big data and models: Are they really useful in disease management?” turned the conversation towards swine health at the 2016 North American PRRS Symposium as Dr. Jim Lowe, University of Illinois, took the stage during … Read More
Swine Health Monitoring Project Update
The 2016 North American PRRS Symposium took place over the weekend in Chicago, IL and researchers and swine vets from across the globe gathered to continue the control of the deadly swine disease. Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Inc. (BIVI) once again sponsored a session focused on prevention. Bob Morrison, University of Minnesota, started off the morning by giving an update on … Read More
Improve Immune Response With Innovator Vaccines
Equine vaccine combinations that include West Nile virus and equine influenza/equine herpesvirus (rhino) antigens in a single formulation are convenient, but they may sacrifice a horse’s immunity, according to research. A study showed that separate administration of Zoetis’ West Nile-Innovator and Fluvac Innovator generated four times the immune response to West Nile virus than was produced by a big one-shot … Read More
Abnormal Milk – What Is It Really Telling You? BIVI Explains
Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc (BIVI) says visible abnormalities in the milk are often the first sign of mastitis. However, asks the question, “Should they also determine length of treatment?” “Bacteria signal the immune system to produce inflammation, and her immune system goes to work eliminating the bacteria,” said Dr. Linda Tikofsky, Professional Services Veterinarian with BIVI. “Milk may look abnormal … Read More
Bayer Products Giving Producers An Advantage
Bayer Animal Health has several new products coming down the pipeline for cattle producers, and Dr. Larry Hawkins, Sr. Technical Services Veterinarian, sat down during NAFB Trade Talk to explain how these new products will give producers an extra advantage going into 2017. One product that producers can be excited about is Zelnate, a DNA immunostimulant that works with the … Read More
New Fish Supplement From Phibro Animal Health
Phibro Aqua has announced the launch of PAQ-Gro for Hatchery, a new nutritional feed supplement to maximize fish health during grow-out in hatcheries and nurseries. “Cultured fish and shrimp species in their early stages are especially susceptible to stress, disease and, ultimately, mortality,” Dr. Raanan Ariav, Vice President of Phibro Aqua, commented. “We believe that, when fed daily, PAQ-Gro for … Read More
BIVI Talks Prevention Tools For Swine Producers
With pork producers currently operating on negative margins, and projections that those margins will remain negative throughout 2017, minimizing production costs through disease prevention is more important than ever. The swine group at Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. (BIVI) was on hand during NAFB Trade Talk to offer some insight on the most important tools for producers to keep in mind … Read More