On 14 January 2020, Ceva Animal health inked several agreements for the development of new vaccines solutions adapted to the needs of Vietnamese livestock producers, and a project for the development of alternatives to antibiotics.

Vietnam, a historic market for Ceva

Aided by strong growth in both income and population, Vietnam’s livestock sector has grown rapidly over the last decade.

Ceva has had operations in Vietnam for over twelve years. By sharing its expertise in animal health monitoring, prevention measures and effective vaccination control, the subsidiary has developed rapidly and Ceva is today a leading player in the Vietnam animal health market with strong positions in swine and poultry segments.

Ceva supports the Vietnamese Livestock sector by developing innovative animal health solutions tailored to the needs of producers.

The agreements signed today illustrate Ceva commitment to support key Vietnam Livestock disease control initiatives, during a period of challenge with ASF. Witnessed by the MARD, Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development, Ceva Animal Health sealed their commitment several project initiatives:

• Industrial technology transfer and collaboration with Vietnamese AH company AVac aimed at manufacture and supply of effective local Foot and Mouth disease (FMD) vaccines, specially adapted to the local epidemiology

• A project to develop viable alternatives to traditional Antibiotics use in food producing animals

• A collaboration with Vietnam to collaborate to ongoing vaccine research & development programs targeting African Swine Fever control

For Marc Prikazsky, CEO of Ceva, “These new developments project initiatives signed today illustrate our commitment to contribute to Vietnam and support Vietnamese livestock farmers with innovative animal health solutions adapted to the local needs“

 About Ceva Santé Animale:

Ceva Santé Animale is a French multinational veterinary pharmaceutical company created in 1999. Chaired by Dr. Marc Prikazsky, Ceva specializes in the research, development, production and marketing of pharmaceutical products and vaccines for livestock (ruminants, swine, poultry) and companion animals. Ceva is present in 110 countries and employs over 6000 people worldwide.

Website: http://www.ceva.com                            

Contact: Martin Mitchell - Communication Director

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