Intervet's Bird Flu Vaccine Receives EU License
BOXMEER - Intervet, a leading animal health company, received approval for its bird flu (avian influenza) vaccine Nobilis(R) Influenza H7N1. As a result, Europe now has a licensed vaccine to protect birds against the H7 field strain.

Dieter Lutticken Award Winner
UK - The annual Dieter Lütticken Award, has been granted to Dr Mark Stevens from the Institute of Animal Health, United Kingdom for his commitment to advancing the 3R concept – reducing, refining or replacing the use of animals in research.

Intervet bought up by Schering-Plough
NETHERLANDS - American based company Schering-Plough has announced it is to acquire the Dutch veterinary company Intervet as part of its buy out of Organon BioSciences, the pharmaceutical division of chemical company Akzo Nobel.

Intervet sees 6% global growth
THE NETHERLANDS - Revenues at Intervet increased by 3% to EUR 1,125 million boosted by strong autonomous growth of 6% across all regions and product lines.

Intervet opens new production facility for vaccines
THE NETHERLANDS – Intervet, the world’s largest producer of vaccines for animals, has just opened a new production facility for vaccines in Boxmeer, the Netherlands.

Chicken Meat Increasingly Carries Type of Salmonella
US - From 2000 through 2005, there was a fourfold increase in positive test results for salmonella enteritidis on chicken carcasses.

Avian influenza research - Intervet supported by European Commission
THE NETHERLANDS - This week the European Commission decided to support 17 projects on avian influenza under the EU’s Sixth Research Framework Program.

Intervet appoints Ellen de Brabander as a member of the company’s Executive Committee
THE NETHERLANDS - Intervet, Akzo Nobel’s veterinary pharma business, announces that Ellen de Brabander – van den Berg (43) has been appointed as a member of Intervet’s Executive Committee, effective October 1, 2006. Ellen de Brabander will succeed Klaus...

New website targets Avian Pneumovirus
THE NETHERLANDS - A new disease based website focusing on avian pneumovirs has been launched by Intervet.

Necrotic Enteritis Vaccine Being Field Tested in US
US - Schering-Plough Animal Health Corporation has obtained a conditional license from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to begin field testing the first vaccine for helping in controlling mortality due to helping in controlling mortality due to necrotic...

Intervet strengthens poultry marketing team
THE NETHERLANDS - Intervet has strengthened its international poultry marketing team by appointing Rick van Oort in the position of International Product Manager.

Intervet develops prototype for mass application avian influenza vaccine
THE NETHERLANDS - A biotech breakthrough achieved by Akzo Nobel’s animal health business, Intervet, means that mass application of a dual vaccine against avian influenza and Newcastle Disease could be available in the near future.

Akzo Nobel BV to separate Pharma from its Chemicals/Coatings businesses
THE NETHERLANDS – Akzo Nobel NV has announced today that it intends to separate its pharmaceutical activities from its chemicals and coatings businesses. The aim is to create two independent companies that are each a platform for growth in their own ...

Intervet supplies Avian Influenza vaccine to French Government
FRANCE - Yesterday the French Ministry of Agriculture announced the intention to vaccinate outdoor ducks against Avian Influenza in three western parts of France (Landes, Loire atlantique and Vendée).

Schering-Plough Animal Health Commemorates 50th Anniversary
GLOBAL - Schering-Plough Animal Health Corp. (SPAH), a global leader in advancing the health and welfare of animals, is celebrating its 50th anniversary today.

Intervet plays active role in the 2005 World Veterinary Poultry Congress
THE NETHERLANDS - The historic city of Istanbul, Turkey, served as the venue of the 14th World Veterinary Poultry Congress and Exhibition organized by the World Veterinary Poultry Association (WVPA). This biennial event is an important meeting place for...

Intervet Appoints International Product Manager Poultry Products
THE NETHERLANDS - Intervet International in The Netherlands is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Mr. Herman van Iersel to the position International Product Manager Poultry Products within the Intervet International Marketing Department.

Schering-Plough Animal Health Announces First Poultry Vaccine Available for Georgia 98 Bronchitis Type
US - Schering-Plough Animal Health Corporation has introduced the first commercially available vaccine for protecting broilers against Georgia 98, a relatively new type of infectious bronchitis in U.S. poultry.

New Unique Layer Vaccine from Intervet: Nobilis RT + IBmulti + ND + EDS
UK - "One vaccine, five antigens!" This best describes Intervet's new breakthrough vaccine for commercial layers, Nobilis RT+IBmulti+ND+EDS. A single administration induces broad protection to four of the most important viral diseases affecting...

Nobilis Salenvac T - the first salmonella vaccine to fight two common enemies
UK - It is a well established principle that salmonella control in poultry requires a multi faceted approach. Control starts with the basic requirement of a salmonella free chick delivery, followed by the implementation of sound biosecurity practices...

Modified Feed Plan for Vaccinated Broilers Saves Producers Money, Improves Results
US - Poultry producers vaccinating broilers against coccidiosis can save money and get better vaccine results by changing their nutrition program, says a poultry veterinarian and independent nutritional consultant.

Schering-Plough seminars at IPE
US - Most mainstream poultry companies now use a vaccine for at least part of their coccidiosis-management program in broilers.

Leading Vet joins Schering-Plough Poultry Division
UK - Schering-Plough Animal Health announces the appointment of David Schofield MRCVS as Business Director for the Poultry and Aquaculture division in the UK.

Schering-Plough's VeriSource To Revolutionize Livestock Management
US - Informatica Corporation announced that Global Animal Management Inc., a subsidiary of Schering-Plough Corporation, is successfully powering its industry-leading animal lifecycle management solution, VeriSource, using Informatica's enterprise data...

Intervet provides support to authorities' efforts to halt the spread of bird flu in Asia
THE NETHERLANDS - Intervet, Akzo Nobel’s animal healthcare business, is providing local and international authorities support to combat the avian flu (Avian Influenza) epidemic currently raging throughout Asia. As the world’s largest producer of animal...