Zoetis Joint Venture in China Receives Approval for Rui Lan An™ Swine Vaccine Against PRRS
August 04 2013 - 8:00PM
Business Wire
Zoetis today announced that its joint venture in China received
the approval by the Ministry of Agriculture of the People’s
Republic of China for Rui Lan An™, a specialized vaccine to
help control the highly pathogenic porcine reproductive and
respiratory syndrome (HP PRRS). Rui Lan An, which will be launched
later this month, is the first vaccine to emerge from the joint
venture that was established to develop and manufacture animal
vaccines specifically designed to answer the needs of China’s
livestock producers. It will help China’s pork producers meet
increasing demand in China for quality, affordable pork.
“Our innovation starts with our customers and an understanding
of their everyday animal health challenges. Rui Lan An
exemplifies the commitment of our joint venture to develop and
manufacture quality vaccines well matched to the local health
challenges facing China’s pork industry,” said Stefan Weiskopf,
Executive Vice President and President, Asia Pacific Region at
Zoetis. “The vaccine represents our commitment to help assure a
safe, sustainable food supply from healthy food production animals
through global scientific expertise and local innovation. It is a
key milestone for Zoetis’ business in China.”
Vaccines for swine have high growth potential as China is the
world’s leading pork producing nation, with an annual population of
more than 685 million pigs in 2012. The joint venture provides a
strategic platform for growth in China where the animal health
industry is valued at $1.8 billion and is expected to grow at 9.3
percent year over year in the next 5 years.1
About Zoetis
Zoetis (zō-EH-tis) is the leading global animal health company,
dedicated to supporting customers and businesses. Building on a
60-year history as the animal health business of Pfizer, Zoetis
discovers, develops, manufactures and markets veterinary vaccines
and medicines, with a focus on both farm and companion animals. In
2012, the company generated annual revenues of $4.3 billion. With
approximately 9,300 employees worldwide and a local presence in
approximately 70 countries, including 29 manufacturing facilities
in 11 countries. Its products serve veterinarians, livestock
producers and people who raise and care for livestock and companion
animals in 120 countries. For more information, visit
www.zoetis.com.
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