First vaccine from JV established to develop and manufacture animal vaccines in China
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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