Over 3 Million EU Pigs Get the CIRCOVAC Treatment
SOUTH AFRICA - MERIAL's CIRCOVAC® obtained its European Registration from the E.M.E.A. exactly one year ago on the 21st of June 2007 which meant that MERIAL could launch CIRCOVAC® in all EU Member States.

New Head of Global R&D, Merial Ltd. Named
US - Ellen de Brabander, PhD., has been appointed Global Head of Merial Research and Development for Merial Limited, a world leader in research, manufacturing and marketing of animal health pharmaceuticals and vaccines. Dr. de Brabander reports to José...

PCV2 Sow Vaccine gets Star Billing at 2008 Pig & Poultry Fair
UK - A vaccine that has helped "revolutionise pig production in the UK" by reducing mortality and improving performance won two major industry awards at this year’s British Pig & Poultry Fair.

Sprintvac Launched in the Philippines
PHILIPPINES - Merial Philippines, Inc. successfully launched their new mycoplasma vaccine, Sprintvac MH in Davao on May 22, 2008.

Infectious Disease Control at VIV Europe
MOSCOW - A product range for swine at the forefront of infectious disease control will be the themes for a presentation by Dr Stéphane Imbert at this year's VIV Europe trade fair in Moscow.

Merial's SAPO Licence Restored
Merial Animal Health has been given the go-ahead to restart making vaccines to protect animals from foot and mouth and bluetongue disease at its Pirbright Centre in the UK.

Newport Laboratories Announces Agent Agreement
US - Newport Laboratories, Minnesota has agreed to become sales agent for Merial swine vaccines. It will promote the products through Newport’s veterinarian and swine integrator customer base and earn the rights to market and distribute vaccines including...

Merial Acquires New Zealand Animal Health Company
NEW ZEALAND - Merial Limited has acquired the New Zealand animal health products company Ancare. Merial is one of the world’s largest animal health companies.

Merial launches UK's first PMWS vaccine
UK - Merial Animal Health launches CIRCOVAC®, the UK's first vaccine for PCV2. This is the virus involved in post-weaning multisystemic wasting syndrome (PMWS) and other PCV2 -related diseases.

Merial Launches CIRCOVAC In The EU
EU - Merial has obtained its European Registration from the EMEA for its new vaccine; CIRCOVAC®. Following the decision, it will now be allowed to launch in all EU Member States, from September to January next year.

Merial Statement Following Release Of UK Government Reports On Foot And Mouth Disease Outbreak In The UK
UK - Merial welcomes the HSE and Spratt reports issued this morning by DEFRA which do not find any biosecurity breach by Merial

VMD 'Has No Objection' To Merial Re-Starting FMD Vaccines
UK - The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has confirmed it has no objection to Merial re-starting manufacture of foot and mouth disease (FMD) vaccines from stored, inactivated antigens at our Pirbright Centre. These antigens are fully safety tested....

Merial acknowledge the interim report issued by the HSE today
UK - Merial fully support the investigation and will continue to co-operate and provide complete access to our centre to enable these investigations to continue.

Brits should work together to vaccinate against PCV2, says French vet
UK - Merial's PCV2 vaccine Circovac arrives in Britain this September.

Jose Barella To Succeed Jerry Belle As Executive Chairman of Merial
DULUTH - The Board of Directors of Merial Ltd., one of the world's leading animal health companies, announced that Jose Barella will succeed Jerry Belle as Executive Chairman of Merial, effective June 1st.

PCV2 vaccine on the cards for Europe
EU - The PCV2 vaccine Circovac, may be available in Britain within three to six months. The European Medicines Agency Committee for Medicinal Products for Veterinary Use has recommended that the vaccine, produced by Merial, is granted marketing authorisation....

Trials Show New Vaccine Will Protect Against PMWS
UK - When available in Britain, Merial’s PCV2 vaccine Circovac will be administered to sows and gilts, which will then pass on protection to their offspring.

New Weapons Now Available for the War Against Circovirus Type 2 (PMWS)
CANADA - Farm-Scape: Episode 2103. Farm-Scape is a Wonderworks Canada production and is distributed courtesy of Manitoba Pork Council and Sask Pork.

Demand Brisk in Canada for New Porcine Circovrus Type 2 Vaccine
CANADA - Farm-Scape: Episode 2100. Farm-Scape is a Wonderworks Canada production and is distributed courtesy of Manitoba Pork Council and Sask Pork.

Classical Swine Fever: Old Disease, New Challenges
PHILIPPINES - MERIAL launches new White Book on Classical Swine fever at recent Asian Pig Veterinary Society Congress, Manila, Philippines.

Get to grips with PRRS, says top pig vet
UK - Field experience by the Garth Partnership in the UK has clearly demonstrated the valuable role of using killed PRRS vaccine for sows and gilts, particularly in restocking situations, reports Brian Rice at Merial Animal Health. The vaccine has also...

Merial and Elanco Animal Health Announce Strategic Alliance
US - Merial and Elanco Animal Health have announced a strategic alliance that will leverage their products and strengths in meeting the needs of the U.S. swine industry. Effective immediately, Elanco will have exclusive rights to market and distribute...

Merial, Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. in U.S Strategic alliance
DULUTH, Ga. - World-leading animal health company, Merial and Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc., today announced a long-term strategic alliance for their animal health business in the United States.