animals public health our product portfolio areas of focus innovationresearch and development manufacturing partnering product innovation responsibilitywhy we engage community outreach veterinary scholarship program rabies careerswhere do you fit in explore opportunities how we re organized mediapress releases content archive our feature stories media contacts contact us search happier longer healthier lives for pets pets are the heart and soul of our company and of families around the world and we re committed to helping owners and vets collaborate on integrated plans and solutions to ensure the lifelong wellbeing of these beloved companions . learn more 30 % more animal protein will be needed by 20301 ... due to population growth and the rising middle class especially in emerging markets . but annual losses due to animal diseases are more than 20 % .2 disease prevention in animals is key in helping to secure protein supply and improve food safety . merial offers farmers and food producers a reliable partnership to help them optimize their animals health and productivity . learn more animal health is at a crossroads with an eye on the changing global issues that are driving our sector merial s attention focuses above all on one critical question what does the world need from an animal health company learn more previous focused on prevention overall health and wellness management in animals more on what we do joining forces in the global fight against rabies public health on this 10th world rabies day september 28 2016 merial recognizes the countless organizations and individuals who battle this deadly disease . as a vaccine supplier awareness advocate and program sponsor we re proud to be a partner in a global fight to help reduce the risk of rabies worldwide . find out more merial veterinary scholars program awards public health more than 570 veterinary researchers and students attended merial s 2016 veterinary scholars symposium at the ohio state university where dr. victoria baxter received the 2016 merial research award for graduate veterinarians and laura lobuglio received the 2016 merial veterinary scholar research award . read more here . merial a solution focused approach to animal health video learn how changing global trends in our society and in our environment impact the lives of pets farm animals their owners and our customers . we believe we must address these trends and challenges to build a sustainable and healthy future for generations to come . watch the video . find your place are you interested in joining the most passionate people in animal health discover merial and explore career opportunities at our company . learn more responsible and engaged the business of animal health is bigger than animals . it s also about food security epidemic control biodiversity urbanization and so much more . that s why at merial we re always attuned to the impact our work can have on the wider world . learn more a distinguished legacy a vision for the future rooted in some of the most important historic milestones in biological science merial has always been a true innovator . discover our history of firsts and find out how they ve helped shape merial into the animal health company it is today . learn more fido . fluffy . little trouble maker whatever you call them we know you call them family . pet owners and their veterinarians need safe effective health and wellness solutions for the cats and dogs that share homes and hearts with families all over the world . and merial s pets business is here to deliver . learn more a trusted partner to farming industries the livestock that provide nourishment and livelihoods to the world s growing population are diverse in species and in the health issues that affect them . our farm animal businesses help food producers optimize their animals health and productivity and tackle the biggest challenges of their industries . learn more rabies . foot and mouth disease . bluetongue we re leading the fight against these and other devastating infectious diseases . for 60 years merial s veterinary public health business has partnered with governments and authorities worldwide to battle outbreaks of animal disease that can threaten human health and have a large scale economic impact . learn more a meeting of minds we know sometimes a partnership is the best way to take a great idea to the next level . we re eager to join forces with the best in the industry and beyond . could our next great collaboration be with you learn more new for the sake of new isn t good enough merial s product development process balances creative innovation with thoughtful scrutiny of real world needs . we re answering the questions and challenges raised by our customers . learn more advancing the science of vaccines did you know merial scientists created the first dna vector vaccine for distemper in dogs 3 and the industry s only complete line of adjuvant free vaccines for cats not to mention the world s first and only dna based vaccine to treat a cancer4 in any species . when it comes to animal biologicals merial r & d is a true industry leader . learn more 17 manufacturing sites in 9 countries an agile global industrial network . how do you supply the complex demands of the many animal health markets around the world through a strategically situated industrial network like merial s with specialized facilities and the flexibility of local or global production and distribution depending on product requirements and customer needs . learn more the bigger picture the nature of our work has a bearing on more than individual animals it affects human communities economies and the natural world . from infectious disease epidemics to food security we re committed to helping tackle key challenges ahead . because the business of animal health is bigger than animals . learn more recent press releases view all merial hosts 27th annual veterinary scholars symposium at the ohio state university july 29 2016 more than 570 veterinary researchers and students attended merial s 2016 veterinary scholars symposium where dr. victoria baxter received the 2016 merial research award for graduate veterinarians and laura lobuglio received the 2016 merial veterinary scholar research award . more sanofi and boehringer ingelheim have reached definitive agreements to swap sanofi s animal health and boehringer ingelheim s consumer healthcare businesses june 27 2016 sanofi and boehringer ingelheim announced today the signing of contracts to secure the strategic transaction initiated in december 2015 which consists of an exchange of sanofi s animal health business merial and boehringer ingelheim s consumer healthcare chc business . more merial global avian forum addresses poultry disease prevention solutions to meet increasing global protein needs april 28 2016 merial hosted more than 500 participants at its 4th merial global avian forum in barcelona to address opportunities in meeting the global demand for an abundant supply of safe and affordable source of protein . more merial launches combination vaccine to help prevent core canine diseases and provide comprehensive leptospirosis protection april 26 2016 merial the animal health division of sanofi today announced the availability of its recombitek c8 vaccine . more merial and zoetis enter into strategic agreement for dairy products in india march 07 2016 merial the animal health division of sanofi and zoetis india limited a subsidiary of zoetis inc today announced that they have entered into an exclusive marketing and distribution agreement for medicines and vaccines for dairy cattle in india . more merial appoints pierluigi crippa as of head of business operations europe middle east & africa february 1 2016 merial the animal health division of sanofi today announced the appointment of pierluigi crippa to the position of head of business operations europe middle east & africa emea . more merial appoints susan sholtis as president north america february 1 2016 merial the animal health division of sanofi today announced the appointment of susan sholtis as president of its north american operations . more merial collaborates with georgia institute of technology to bring animal health information to connected devices january 28 2016 merial the animal health division of sanofi announced today it has joined the georgia institute of technology georgia tech s center for the development and application of internet of things technologies cdait . more sanofi and boehringer ingelheim enter exclusive negotiations on business swap december 15 2015 sanofi and boehringer ingelheim today announced that the companies have entered into exclusive negotiations to swap businesses . more sanofi sets out strategic roadmap for long term growth november 6 2015 sanofi will host an investor relations seminar today meet sanofi management at which it will set out its strategic roadmap for the period 2015 2020 and its ambition to become the pre eminent diversified global healthcare company . more go go go references 1 . food and agriculture organization of the u.n. fao . how to feed the world in 2050 . forum discussion in 2009 . 2 . oie website . editorials . feeding the world better by controlling animal disease . 3 . veterinary based biopharmaceuticals 4 . tremayne j. researcher eyes vaccines to treat c skin cancer . dvm 2005 ; 36 8 22 back to top site map companyleadership businesspets farm animals public health innovationresearch and development manufacturing partnering responsibilitywhy we engage rabies careerswhere do you fit in explore opportunities how we re organized mediacontact us follow us privacy policy merial a sanofi company 2014 2015 . all rights reserved you have chosen to leave the merial.com website you are going to access an external website . practices and regulations can be different from one country to another . as a result the information provided in the site which you 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