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Vetoquinol acquires Canadian rights to Profender®
"The acquisition of this strong brand for the Canadian market confirms our ambition to become a major player in the parasiticide segment" - Matthieu Frenchin, CEO of Vetoquinol.
Product family encompasses a range of spot-on solutions for cats

Animal health company Vetoquinol has announced the acquisition of the Canadian rights to the Profender® product family from Elanco Animal Health.

The move follows the firm's acquisition of Profender® and Drontal® product families, in relation to Elanco's 2020 acquisition of Bayer Animal Health. In January 2021, Vetoquinol also acquired the Profender® and Drontal® product families in Australia.

Commenting on the acquisition, Matthieu Frechin, CEO of Vetoquinol, said: "We are very pleased to acquire Profender® for the Canadian market, one of our prominent strategic countries. 

“The acquisition of this strong brand for the Canadian market confirms our ambition to become a major player in the parasiticide segment. Adding this essential to our product portfolio in Canada will strengthen our market share in the pet segment in this strategic country.” 

The Profender® family of products encompasses a range of spot-on solutions for cats.

 

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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Lords Committee opens Pet Parasite Medication inquiry

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will launch its inquiry into Pet Parasite Medication (PPM) on Wednesday (3 June).

Focusing on treatments containing fipronil and imidacloprid, the inquiry will seek to understand distribution pathways and the impacts of PPM use and non-use on biodiversity and human health. It will also cover current regulation, monitoring, and the potential implications for pets and their owners.

The committee will hear evidence from environmental non-governmental organisations and research institutes. The public can follow the proceedings live on Parliament TV or in person in the Palace of Westminster.