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Save Money and Increase Full Cure on First Treatment
ST. JOSEPH, MO (August 30, 2010) - The tight dairy economy is forcing producers to take a close look at improving milk production levels and reducing treatment costs.
Proper Timing of Vaccinations to Help Develop the Best Immunity
ST. JOSEPH, MO (August 19, 2010) - Vaccination is one of the most important methods of preventing infections and disease in a herd.
Pre-Breeding Vaccinations Set the Stage for Improved Health
St. Joseph, MO (August 12, 2010) - When cattle producers think about vaccinations, they more commonly think about vaccinating calves instead of cows.
Duramune Lyme Vaccine Approved for Use in Dogs

ST. JOSEPH, MO. (July 27, 2010) – In the midst of tick season across much of the U.S., veterinarians have a new vaccine available for the prevention of canine Lyme disease.

Bovine Respiratory Disease Takes an Economic Toll on the Herd

ST. JOSEPH, MO. (July 13, 2010) — In today’s economic environment, cattle producers are looking to maximize the performance of each animal. Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) is an economic challenge to all cattle producers. This disease complex accounts for approximately 75 percent of feedlot illnesses and 50 percent of feedlot deaths.

Management and Vaccination Keep Trichomoniasis at Bay

ST. JOSEPH, MO. (June 7, 2010) — Trichomoniasis, commonly referred to as “Trich," is a growing problem among cowherds. Predominantly found in southern and western states, this disease is caused by the protozoa Tritrichomonas foetus. Trichomoniasis is a venereal disease transmitted at breeding and results in early embryonic death and abortion of the fetus.

Adding to the Bottom Line with Increased Cow Comfort

ST. JOSEPH, MO. (June 1, 2010) — In the dairy industry, it’s a commonly held belief that cow comfort contributes to healthier and higher producing dairy herds. One additional way to increase cow comfort is to manage and control ectoparasites like mange and lice.

Moreaux Presented BIVI Equine Leadership Award

ST. JOSEPH, MO. (May 10, 2010) – Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. (BIVI) announces that Shannon John J. Moreaux, DVM, assistant professor of equine science at Montana State University, has been awarded the BIVI Equine Leadership Award.



About Boehringer Ingelheim


About Boehringer Ingelheim

The Boehringer Ingelheim group is one of the world's 20 leading pharmaceutical companies. Headquartered in Ingelheim, Germany, it operates globally with 138 affiliates in 47 countries and approximately 41,300 employees. Since it was founded in 1885, the family-owned company has been committed to researching, developing, manufacturing and marketing novel products of high therapeutic value for human and veterinary medicine.

In 2008, Boehringer Ingelheim posted net sales of US $17 billion (11.6 billion euro) while spending approximately one-fifth of net sales in its largest business segment, Prescription Medicines, on research and development.

About Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc.

Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. (St. Joseph, MO), is a subsidiary of Boehringer Ingelheim Corporation based in Ridgefield, CT and a member of the Boehringer Ingelheim group of companies.

Visit www.bi-vetmedica.com for more information.