Advancing the health of animals with those who care for them every day, so we can all live better together:
This is Our Purpose.
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By offering a range of products satisfying the requirements of veterinarian and animal owner for maintaining good health, increasing productivity as well as preventing and treating diseases affecting food-producing animals (FPA) and Companion Animals (CAP). Virbac Philippines aims at becoming one of the leading players on Philippine Animal Health Market.
Advancing the health of animals with those who care for them every day, so we can all live better together:
This is Our Purpose.
It connects us to each of our stakeholders - animals, veterinarians, farmers, animal owners, employees shareholders, distributors, suppliers, public authorities - but also to life as a whole.
All life forms are interconnected. Due to the deep interaction with humans and the environment, animal health is today at the heart of healthy ecosystems. To this end, veterinarians, farmers, and animal owners a key mission to preserve the planet.
a) Offer practical solutions to zoonotic diseases
b) Support the responsible use of antibiotics
All About Pet Obesity: Love, Not the Extra Pounds
2023/10/22
On the topic of Pet Obesity, it is important to draw attention to a growing issue in the lives of our canine companions: obesity. While it is important to provide our canine companions with the love and affection they deserve, it is also essential to ensure that they are able to maintain a healthy weight in order to live a longer and more active life. This article will provide an overview of the alarming obesity rates in pets, explore the issue of pet obesity as a form of abuse, provide Philippines' statistics, and offer practical advice on how to ensure that your pet maintains a healthy weight.
Taal Alert: Is Your Pet Safe From Vog Exposure?
2023/09/22
DOST-PHIVOLCS warns the public that Taal Volcano remains in an abnormal state (alert level 1) and is closely monitoring its activity. Any significant developments will be promptly communicated to relevant parties.
DailyDerma: A New Routine For Long-Lasting Relief for Atopic Dogs
2023/09/20
Atopic dermatitis is an inflammatory skin disease that affects up to 10% of dogs (1). Very disabling for animals, diagnosis and treatment are also very complicated. To improve skin care, our team developed DailyDerma:an innovative program that brings together veterinarians and owners for better long-term disease management.
Less Mortality, Heavier Piglets: Use of Porcistart™
2023/09/19
In South East Asia, Farmers still face high piglet mortality during the suckling period, even above 10%. When no outbreak of disease is present, this level of mortality.
Advantages of using Long-Acting (LA) Injectables in Swine Farming
2023/09/19
The Philippines's pig farms are increasingly practicing good animal husbandry practices, increasing the acceptance of their products on national and international markets. The Good Production Practices Handbook for Pig Farms mentions the need to minimize the use of veterinary drugs that can cause injection site injuries or tissue damage. Similarly, use injections only in authorized terrain locations. Similar precautions should be taken when using parenteral vaccines.
Swine vaccines: Suigen PCV2 enters the Philippines
2023/09/19
Porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) is present in most pig populations worldwide and causes significant losses on farms. The best way to limit the effects is still vaccination. The new Virbac vaccine Suigen PCV2 is based on genotype D strain and has been available in the Philippines since last year, 2022.
ANSWERING THE CURRENT CHALLENGES OF SWINE FARMING
REDUCE SWINE PRODUCTION FROM THE EFFECTS OF MAJOR DISEASES
The number of pigs in the world is close to 800 million, and they are found in many different places. Porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2), swine fever, and respiratory illnesses are among the common diseases that affect pig populations all over the world.
These illnesses cause high mortality rates, slowed herd growth, and huge financial losses for farmers. Regardless of the type of farm, Virbac offers solutions to reduce the effects of these diseases with the continual goal of maintaining both the health of the animals and the efficiency of the farm.
A GLOBAL AND INNOVATIVE STRATEGY FOR MORE SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE
Virbac propose a cross-cutting disease management that combines field audits, services, vaccinations and medications. Our approach aims to better consider animal welfare in breeding, with particular emphasis on prevention through vaccination, micronutrients and improved reproductive management. We also support the rational use of antibiotics. Antibiotics are essential in some cases, for example when disease is already present in the herd. We encourage individualized treatment and help veterinarians and breeders use new technology to deliver treatments at the right time, better controlling dosages, limiting treatments and providing better traceability.
GIVING PRIORITY TO PREVENTION AND STRENGTHENING OUR NATURAL DEFENSES
Permitting a developing total populace to approach quality food while safeguarding creature wellbeing and prosperity suggests an important variation of reproducing procedures, to underscore counteraction. Immunization is one of the mainstays of our way to deal with forestall irresistible sicknesses and advance clean equilibrium in pig ranches, by diminishing the quantity of impacted animals and mortality. Essentially, the arrangement of mineral enhancements to help the metabolic and safe elements of the creature at key minutes in its day to day existence, like growth, decreases the effect of illnesses and limits the requirement for healing medicines.
Last 2019, Virbac Philippines introduced Effitix®, an innovative parasiticde used to treat and prevent tick and flea infestations in dogs and cats. The advantages of this product described by the Global Marketing manager parasiticides.
Over 70% of cats and dogs in Europe are affected by issues related to external parasites during the summer season1. Among the main effects: bites, itching and transmission of pathogens. There are two possible options when dealing with this nuisance: treatments, which reduce or even eliminate parasitic activity once the animal is affected; or prevention designed to reduce the risk of new infestation, for example by killing the parasites in the environment.
On average, owners treat their animals 3 to 4 times a year, highlights how much treatment has shaped habits. Prevention is key, since new parasites can come from the environment and not only from the animal. According to a French study conducted at the national veterinary school of Nantes2, 30% of cats seen for a consultation, even though they get treated, still present with flea problems! The solution? Combine prevention and treatment into the same product.
A SPECIFIC FORMULA
Since July 2019, Virbac has made Effitix® Duo available to veterinarians; this is a spot-on fipronil-based and pyriproxifen-based solution for dogs and cats. Not only does this specific formula eliminate adult parasites once in contact with the animal, it also prevents their proliferation in the early stages of development in the domestic environment (eggs, larvae and subsequently nymphs). This is what experts and vets name integrated flea control.
1. Halos L, Beugnet F, Cardoso L, et al. Flea control failure? Myths and realities. Trends Parasitol. 2014;30(5):228–233.
Today 25 to 40% of dogs are overweight or obese. This is true everywhere in the world, whatever the size or breed. Since obesity can have serious health consequences, Virbac offers a nutritional products combining a healthy diet and the measurement of the cat's and dog's activities. Find out more about this approach that helps improve the relationship between the owner and his pet by watching the video below.
Bad breath is a common complaint of pets' owners but it can also be a sign of periodontal or digestive issues that can be painful for the pets.
A HEALTHY DOLUTION TO FRESH BREATH
A pioneer in dental care for pets. Virbac has a 30 years of expertise in this field and a wide range of scientifically proven products (dental kits, toothpaste, mouthwashes, dental chews) for veterinary clinics.
As for humansm the causes of bad breath in dogs can be oral (tartar, plaque, bacteria...) or intestinal (gastrointestinal disorders, kidney problems, respirator, diabetes...). Bad breath is also one of the first signs of bad dental hygiene that can lead to more serious and painful disorders for the animal, such as gingivitis or periodontal diseases. It is therefore important to take care of the teeth of our four-legged companions.
In addition, dental kit or chews may strengthen the bones and ligaments of the jaw and naturally contributes to a good health by stimulating the production of saliva.
Sources:
Niemec BA. Periodontal disease. Top Companion Anim Med. 2008; 23:72-80
Chala, V., Chaix, G., Navarro, C., Espuna G. Evaluation of breath freshening effect in dogs following chew adminsitration: an open field trial. Voorsjaardagen congerss, The Hague, NL, April 2018
PCV2 is the primary agent of porcine circovirus-associated disease (PCVAD) which causes severe economic loss worldwide.
PCV2 infection is required for PCVAD expression; however, co-infection with other viruses or bacteria can cause clinical PCVAD in the herd or increase the number of affected pigs.
Several pathogens have been identified that increase the trend and progression of the disease, including: Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV), Porcine parvovirus (PPV), Porcine tissue torsion (TTV), swine influenza virus (SIV) and Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae and many other species.
The first global PCV2 vaccine formulated with the d genotype
SUIGEN PCV2 is an inactivated vaccine against de porcine circovirus, it is the first available commercial vaccines (among international players) containing the d-genotype which is today the predominant genotype on the field in most regions of the world.
Features:
---- A solution to fight against systematic but not compulsory losses ----
PCV2 vaccines were able to counteract almost completely the devastating effect of the disease, with a dramatic decrease in mortality and clinical signs related to wasting.
Piglets vaccination allows:
A number of infectious agents have been described as potential PCV-2 triggers under experimental and field conditions:
However, the list of infectious agents found in concomitance with PCV-2 cases under natural conditions is much more extensive
Vaccinations against PCV-2 does not only imply direct beneficial effects on pig productivity, but also contributes to reduction of antimicrobial use.
----An Efficient And Easy To Use Solution Against PCV2----
1 shoot protects the piglets to the slaughter
1 mL for piglets with 21 days of age or more
Simple protocol of injection
Available on 10, 50, and 100ml
Original adjuvant with W/O/W emulsion to offer a quick and delayed antigens release, with a highly safe formulation.
Sources:
PCV (Porcine Circovirus): https://www.thepigsite.com/disease-guide/porcine-circovirus-pcv1-pcv2-pcv3-pcvad
PCV2: https://porkgateway.org/resource/control-of-circovirus/
Important Safety Information
EASOTIC® (hydrocortisone aceponate, miconazole nitrate, gentamicin sulfate) Otic Suspension for Dogs: For otic (ear) use in dogs only. Contraindicated in dogs with known or suspected hypersensitivity to corticosteroids, imidazole antifungals, or aminoglycoside antibiotics. Do not use in dogs with known tympanic membrane (ear drum) perforation. The safe use of EASOTIC Otic Suspension in dogs used for breeding purposes has not been evaluated. Do not administer orally. Humans with known or suspected hypersensitivity to hydrocortisone, aminoglycoside antibiotics, or azole antifungals should not handle this product.
Important Safety Information
CANITONE® 30 Tabs Complete and balanced vitamin-mineral supplement, essential for better absorption of Calcium in dogs with mineral deficiencies, as may be recommended by a veterinarian.
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CANITONE Junior® Growth-enhancing, liquid nutritional supplement for pups and young dogs in a palatable strawberry flavor to support their growth and development and to help them improve the immune response and reduce susceptibility to diseases.
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NUTRI-PLUS GEL® Great source of energy. Containing multivitamins, trace elements and easily digestible components especially formulated to support your pet during intense physical effort and special physiological situations as well as aiding in the recovery of pets with decreased appetites.
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NUTRICH® 60 Tabs Nutritional supplement of vitamins & minerals in a highly palatable form to help overcome micronutrient deficiencies and support overall health and well-being. It offers excellent palatability that makes it hard for cats and dogs to exist.
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