Addition of Wyeth’s Fort Dodge products diversifies and enhances Pfizer Poultry Health’s growing poultry portfolio
RALEIGH, N.C.--A new Pfizer Poultry Health was unveiled today as
Pfizer’s global acquisition of Wyeth, and its subsidiary Wyeth / Fort
Dodge Animal Health, was completed.
The acquisition allows Pfizer Poultry Health, a unit of Pfizer Animal
Health, to strengthen its position as a leader in the discovery,
development and manufacturing of devices and vaccines for the global
poultry industry.
Fort Dodge brings an estimated 85 poultry products to those already
available from Pfizer Poultry Health, resulting in a truly diversified
product portfolio that is backed by unrivalled expertise and customer
support.
“This is a landmark occasion for Pfizer Poultry Health, which now
includes even more best-in-class and innovative products,” said Joyce
Lee, vice president, Pfizer Poultry Health. “The products, services and
expertise we are gaining strengthen what is already an exceptional in
ovo portfolio and will enhance our leadership position in the
poultry marketplace.”
Pfizer Poultry Health also announced today that all current pricing,
product distribution, programs and policies for Pfizer Poultry Health
products, including the acquired Fort Dodge products, will remain in
place through 2009.
“In the years ahead, Pfizer Poultry Health plans to become more than
just a world leader of in ovo technology,” Lee said. “We will
work to ensure customers continue to receive the same high level of
service they have come to expect from Pfizer and Fort Dodge. We envision
a future where veterinarians, hatchery managers, and poultry producers
look to Pfizer Poultry Health first for optimal solutions to their
poultry health needs, supported by an expansive product portfolio.”
Pfizer Animal Health’s complete portfolio now contains complementary
livestock veterinary products in beef, dairy, swine and poultry
production; as well as complementary companion animal veterinary
products and a redefined equine portfolio.
About Pfizer Poultry Health
Pfizer Poultry Health, a business unit of Pfizer Animal Health, is a
leading provider of innovative, high-performance poultry health
solutions to the global poultry industry. Pfizer Poultry Health is
committed to delivering reliable products combined with world-class
customer service that the global poultry industry has grown to depend on
to enhance bird performance and improve poultry operations. For more
information about Pfizer Poultry Health, visit www.pfizerpoultryhealth.com.
For More Information:
Melinda Freson
Pfizer Poultry Health
+1 919-314-2698
melinda.freson@pfizer.com
or
Issued by: Garnett Keeler Public Relations
Mike Keeler
+44 20 8647 4467
mk@garnett-keeler.com