First European Launch for Boar Taint Vaccine
SWITZERLAND - Swiss pig farmers are the first in Europe to use a vaccine to prevent boar taint.

Nature recognizes discovery of new class of parasiticide
SWITZERLAND – Following the release today of landmark research data in Nature, international experts from the world of parasitology acclaimed a new class of anthelmintics from Novartis Animal Health as a major scientific advance.

Mixed Infections Pose Serious Financial Threat to Swine Industry
SWITZERLAND - New survey data released today shows that swine specialists worldwide believe mixed enteric and respiratory infections pose a serious problem to infected herds. They continue to represent a significant cost to the swine industry, despite...

Highly Sensitive Test for Trichinellosis in Pigs now available
ZURICH - Prionics, a world leader in farm animal diagnostics, has introduced a highly sensitive and specific test for the detection of Trichinella spp. in pigs. The disease, among the most significant parasitic zoonoses in the world, can cause severe...

Farm Animal Brands Key to Novartis Animal Health Growth
BASEL - Novartis Animal Health has been among the fastest growing companies in the animal health industry over the past three years, fueled not only by its strong stable of veterinary products for pets, but also by its continued emphasis and commitment...

Trial results cite most cost effective treatment for enteric and/or respiratory infections
BASEL - Novartis Animal Health has announced that results from seven recent field trials around the world showed that Denagard® / Tiamutin® provides the most cost-effective solution when compared head-to-head with tylosin and lincomycin – increasing margins...