Animal Health
Vetmedica, the animal health division of Boehringer Ingelheim was founded in the 1950s, and established a UK presence in 1980, initially focussing on equine respiratory disease. Since that time, Vetmedica has expanded to be the 4th largest veterinary pharmaceutical company in the UK, and is also one of the fastest growing (with current yearly growth of over 20%).
Ranking among the top 10 animal companies in the world, innovation is and will always be at the heart of all Vetmedica’s activities. Through the discovery of new pharmaceutical solutions, molecules or vaccines we can offer added value to the veterinary surgeon and animal owners.
In the UK, Vetmedica promotes a wide range of both therapeutic and preventative products, dealing with both companion animals (dogs, cats, and horses) and farm animals.
For all enquiries regarding veterinary information in the UK, please contact us at vetenquiries@boehringer-ingelheim.com.
This information is intended for residents of the UK only.
Current estimates put the UK cat and dog population at around 14.5 million, making pets central to many people’s lives.
In a trend which mirrors the demographic shift in the human population, our pets are living longer, healthier lives through improved nutrition and healthcare. The trend has created a real need for effective and safe treatments for chronic conditions such as osteoarthritis, heart disease, and cancer.
Vetmedica's objective is to provide innovative animal health solutions for chronic care of dogs and cats. With the specific aim of improving the quality of life and longevity for these animals. Particular areas of specialty for the company are osteoarthritis and pain relief (Metacam®), cardiovascular disease (Vetmedin®), and nutraceuticals (Seraquin® - for joint support; Viacutan® and Dermocanis® - for healthy skin). Canikur® and Canikur Pro® to support gut health; and Cardiguard® to support heart health.
More information for veterinary professionals, and owners whose pets have been prescribed Metacam, is available at www.metacam.co.uk.
More information for veterinary professionals, and owners whose pets have been prescribed Vetmedin, is available at www.vetmedin.co.uk.
More information on Seraquin is available at www.seraquin.co.uk.
Horses are athletes, and require careful management to keep them at their best. Prescription Products for horses were the first area of speciality for Vetmedica when it started in the UK in the 1980s. Nowadays, we offer a wide range of Products for treatment of a variety of diseases, as well as nutraceutical products.
More information for veterinary professionals and owners whose horses have been prescribed Prascend, can be found at www.prascend.co.uk
More information for veterinary professionals and horse owners, can be found at www.equitop-myoplast.co.uk
Improving farm animal welfare and the adequate supply of safe food are central to what we do. Vetmedica produces a range of products for both the prevention and treatment of a number of diseases in cattle and pigs.
For pigs, we have been able to provide a whole range of innovative swine vaccines (Ingelvac® M Hyo, Enterisol® Ileitis and Ingelvac® Circoflex).
For cattle particular areas of interest are mastitis (Ubro® Red, Ubro® Yellow, Ubrolexin® and Mamyzin®) and farm animal welfare (Metacam®)
More information for veterinary professionals and farmers on the pig vaccines can be found at www.mhyo.co.uk and www.ingelvacflex.co.uk.
More information for veterinary professionals and farmers on the cattle mastitis range can be found at www.mastitis.co.uk.
More information for veterinary professionals and farmers can be found at www.bovikalc.co.uk and www.milkfever.org.uk.