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Dopharma to acquire Boehringer Ingelheim production site
The move follows the presentation of Boehringer’s animal health strategic orientations.

Sale of Saint-Herblon site expected to complete in early 2019

Boehringer Ingelheim has announced the sale of its production site in Saint-Herblon, France, to Dutch company Dopharma.

First announced in October last year, the move follows the presentation of Boehringer’s animal health strategic orientations.

The group confirmed its strategy to focus on advanced and preventative healthcare; Saint-Herblon mainly produces generics and antibiotics for livestock.

Dopharma is an independent, family-owned company that develops, produces and distributes veterinary products for livestock.

Erick Lelouche, president of Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health in France, said: “I am convinced that this project will offer a solid foundation for the future to the site and its employees. Indeed, we will collaborate with Dopharma Saint-Herblon that will produce some of our specialized products during the coming years.”

The sale is expected to complete by the end of the first quarter of 2019, after the legal and consultation process is finalised.

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Voting opens for BEVA Council

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 Eligible members of BEVA will be able to vote for their Council team until Monday, 17 August 2026. Members will have received an election email on 17 July.

There are five candidates standing for four available places on Council. They are:

  • Alexandre Triguino
  • Angela Jones
  • Beth Bryant
  • Holly Rees
  • Hugh Somerville
Full profiles for each candidate can be found on the BEVA website. 

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Government releases latest bluetongue statistics

APHA has confirmed the number of bluetongue cases that have been logged in the UK since 1 July 2026.

The total number of BTV-3 cases, as of 6 August, is 187. This includes 183 cases in England and four cases in Wales.

There have been no recorded cases in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

The location of premises in Great Britain where at least one animal has tested positive by PCR for BTV-3, BTV-8 or BTV-12 is available on the bluetongue case map. All livestock keepers in Great Britain are urged to familiarise themselves with nation-specific bluetongue control policies.

Bluetongue virus is a notifiable disease. It is a legal requirement that any suspicions, even if livestock has been vaccinated, are reported immediately.