Angus breeders can now gain inside information from the first breed-specific DNA profile

Duluth, Ga. — Angus Genetics Inc.® (AGI) is now accepting DNA samples for analysis with the industry's first breed-specific DNA profile from IGENITY®. Angus breeders are one step closer to putting the power of DNA to work in combination with expected progeny differences (EPDs) by using the first genomic-enhanced EPDs available for multiple traits.

Producers can trust their parasite control investment is protected

Duluth, Ga., — Regardless of all of the uncertainty in the cattle business, one thing remains true — cattle producers can trust IVOMEC® (ivermectin) Brand Products for parasite control because they are backed by a 100% Product Satisfaction Guarantee. With this guarantee, customers can be confident in using IVOMEC Brand Products for the control of internal and external parasites.

- Merial Animal Health Co. (China) Breaks Ground for
Nanchang Plant's Expansion Project -

Nanchang, China — Merial, the Animal Health division of the sanofi-aventis Group (EURONEXT: SAN and NYSE: SNY), announced today that Merial Animal Health Co. (China) held a ground-breaking ceremony for an expansion project at its plant located in the Nanchang Hi-tech Development Zone, China. Merial Animal Health Co. (China), a venture of Merial Limited and the Group's first production facility in China has been in operation for almost 20 years.

Disconnect Between Pet Vaccinations and Understanding of the Severity of the Disease

Duluth, Ga., October 8, 2009 — A recent survey of U.S. pet owners reveals high compliance for rabies vaccination — 94 percent for dogs and 75 percent for cats.¹ However, there appears to be misunderstanding about the severity of the disease.

Breed-specific analyses key to accurate decisions

Duluth, Ga. — A breed-specific horned/polled analysis from IGENITY® is now available for Holstein cattle. As a pioneer in dairy DNA technology, IGENITY is the only provider commercially offering validated horned/polled analyses to the dairy industry.

Fecal egg count tests help identify potential parasite resistance, deworming needs

Duluth, Ga. — Worried about resistance? Concerned that your parasite control program isn't working as well as it used to? With questions like these, it can pay to incorporate fecal egg count reduction tests (FECRT) into your deworming program this fall.

Merial to develop pain management product using A.P. Pharma's Biochronomer^TM  polymer technology

Redwood City, CA — A.P. Pharma (Nasdaq: APPA), a specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced that it has entered into a license and development agreement with Merial, a world leading animal health company, for a long-acting pain management product . The product, which contains an undisclosed analgesic, uses A.P. Pharma's Biochronomer™ technology to provide sustained drug levels and pain relief over several days following a single administration. The product is currently undergoing animal efficacy studies.

Producers can now take advantage of both technologies in one simple step

Duluth, Ga., — IGENITY® and Global Animal Management (GAM) joined forces to provide producers with the first-ever option to combine information from a comprehensive DNA profile with health, source and age records in one user-friendly package.

SAVMA Contest Recognizes Rabies Awareness Efforts; Event Honors Dr. George Baer, "Father of Oral Rabies Vaccination"

Duluth, Ga. — In support of World Rabies Day efforts, Student American Veterinary Medical Association (SAVMA) chapters competed to raise funds for rabies prevention and educational programs. This year's winner, Kansas State University, earned an on-site rabies symposium sponsored by Merial, scheduled for Sept. 19, 2009.