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Boehringer Ingelheim acquires Global Stem Cell Technology
Jan Spaas, CEO of GST.
Acquisition follows two years of successful partnership. 

Boehringer Ingelheim has acquired Global Stem Cell Technology (GST), a Belgian biotech firm that develops stem cell products for dogs and horses.

The acquisition follows Boehringer Ingelheim's partnership with GST in 2018. In 2019, the companies launched Arti-Cell® Forte in Europe, the first-ever stem cell product in the veterinary sphere granted marketing authorisation by the European Commission.

In a press release, Boehringer Ingelheim states that the acquisition and integration of GST will accelerate the development pipeline of Boehringer Ingelheim while maintaining its focus on setting new standards of care for animals.

Jean-Luc Michel, Head of Global Strategic Marketing, Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health, commented: "Collaboration with external partners plays an essential role in helping us expand our portfolio. After two years of a very successful partnership, we have decided to acquire GST. We are convinced that its expertise in the field of state-of-the-art stem cell products will help us bring even more innovative solutions to our customers."

Jan Spaas, CEO of GST added: “Boehringer Ingelheim wants to lead a new wave of innovation in the veterinary field. This ambition is a natural fit with GST’s management, staff and vision. From the very beginning, we aimed to change the veterinary field, a role we will continue to play as a new R&D division within Boehringer Ingelheim,”

The financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed. 

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Reporting service for dead wild birds updated

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 The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has updated its online reporting service for dead wild birds.

The new version allows those reporting a dead bird to drop a pin on a map when reporting the location. It also includes a wider range of wild bird species groups to select from when describing the bird.

The online service, which helps APHA to monitor the spread of diseases such as avian influenza, can be accessed here. 

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King Charles becomes patron of The Kennel Club

The Kennel Club has announced that King Charles has become its latest patron, continuing a long-standing royal tradition.

His patronage follows the support of the late Queen Elizabeth II, who was patron from 1952, the year of her coronation, until her death in 2022.

The Kennel Club has received royal support since it began in 1873, when it received support from Prince Edward, then Prince of Wales. When he ascended to the throne in 1901, King Edward began a tradition of the head of state offering their patronage.

Tony Allcock, Kennel Club Chairman, said: "We are delighted and most honoured that His Majesty the King will continue the tradition of royal support for The Kennel Club and help us in our mission in making a positive difference for dogs and their owners."