New data to support the use of Virkon(r) Aquatic in shrimp production
GLOBAL - Virkon(R) Aquatic is an innovative tool for biosecurity in food production. Efficacy against a wide range of veterinary pathogens, including Taura Syndrome Virus and White Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV) as well as bacteria such as Vibrio spp, has...

INTERVET AT CAA2
CHINA - The 2nd International Symposium on Cage Aquaculture in Asia (CAA2) was held in Hangzhou, China July 4 – 6, 2006. The symposium was organized by the Asian Fisheries Society with support from Zhejiang University and several other organizations....

Intervet Plays Active Role At CAA2
CHINA - The 2nd International Symposium on Cage Aquaculture in Asia recently took place in Hangzhou, China. The recent advances, potentials, challenges and problems of cage aquaculture in Asia were discussed at the symposium.

Completion Of One-Year Epidemiology Study In Marine Fish Cultivated In South China
CHINA - April 10, 2006 marked the successful completion of a year-long collaboration project among Sun Yat sen University, the local Fisheries Bureau and Intervet Norbio Singapore.

Schering-Plough Aquaculture appoints new UK sales manager
UK - Schering-Plough Aquaculture has strengthened its UK operation with the appointment of a new national sales manager. Keith Morris, currently project manager with the company’s R&D department, will take responsibility for growing and supporting the...

Change of Management At Intervet Norbio Singapore
SINGAPORE - On April 7th last, a party was organized in the Orchid Hotel in Singapore so that friends and colleagues of Dr. Ann Tips and Dr. Luc Grisez could wish them farewell and good luck as they left Intervet Norbio Singapore (INS; R&D site for warmwater...

Intervet At Aqua Sur 2006
CHILE - Intervet Veterinaria Chile Ltda. had a very attractive booth at the recent (March 22-25) Aqua Sur tradeshow in Puerto Montt. According to the organisers, the tradeshow was attended by over 13,000 visitors who came to see the 700 companies from...

FDA’s Approval of AQUAFLOR Marks New Era in Teamwork
US - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s recent approval of AQUAFLORâ (florfenicol) Type A Medicated Article for catfish marked a significant milestone in the industry’s combined efforts to make more products available for public and commercial ...

FDA's Approval of AQUAFLOR Marks New Era in Teamwork
US - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's recent approval of AQUAFLOR (florfenicol) Type A Medicated Article for catfish marked a significant milestone in the industry's combined efforts to make more products available for public and commercial...

Dogs and Catfish?
US - Companion and large-animal veterinarians near major catfish-production areas of the United States may want to bone up on aquatic diseases to help meet the expected surge in demand for veterinary services.

Report On Regional Workshop: The Future Of Mariculture
CHINA - The workshop was organized by FAO and NACA, and hosted by the Chinese government between March 7 and 11, 2006 in Guangzhou, China.

Scottish Workshop Explores Ways To Optimise Treatment Strategies for Sea Lice in Farmed Salmon
GLOBAL - Forty aquaculture industry professionals gathered here recently to discuss treatment of sea lice, a costly parasite to fish farms. The meeting focused on treatment through the use medicated feed, with emphasis on optimization of treatment practices...

Akzo Nobel BV to separate Pharma from its Chemicals/Coatings businesses
THE NETHERLANDS – Akzo Nobel NV has announced today that it intends to separate its pharmaceutical activities from its chemicals and coatings businesses. The aim is to create two independent companies that are each a platform for growth in their own ...

Intervet supports CAA2 Conference
Intervet is proud to support The Second International Symposium on Cage Aquaculture in Asia, to be held during July 3-8, 2006 in Hangzhou City, China.

Intervet Australia Enters Aquatic Animal Health Market
AUSTRALIA - Intervet (Australia) Pty. Ltd. is based in Bendigo, a large town in central Victoria, in the south-east corner of Australia, approximately 200 km northwest of Melbourne. The site houses the Intervet Australia headquarters, consisting of a...

Schering-Plough Animal Health Commemorates 50th Anniversary
GLOBAL - Schering-Plough Animal Health Corp. (SPAH), a global leader in advancing the health and welfare of animals, is celebrating its 50th anniversary today.

Intervet at Diseases in Asian Aquaculture VI
The DAA VI symposium, with the theme “Aquatic Animal Health – Facing New Challenges”, took place on October 25 - 28, 2005 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. This triennial event, organized by the Fish Health Section of the Asian Fisheries Society, provided a platform...

Chilean Salmon Farmers visit Intervet
THE NETHERLANDS - As part of their ‘AquaTrends 2005’ trip in August, a group of fifteen Chilean managers in the salmon industry travelled through four European countries to learn about the most advanced research and production facilities of several European-based...

Intervet at Aqua Nor 2005
NORWAY - The worlds largest exhibition for fish farmers, AQUA NOR, took place during August 9-11 in Trondheim, Norway. As always, Intervet Norbio AS had a very nice booth in the busiest hall.

Schering-Plough Animal Health Names Kasha M. Cox Territory Manager, U.S. Aquaculture
GLOBAL – Schering-Plough Animal Health Corporation has appointed Kasha M. Cox as Territory Manager for U.S. Aquaculture.

Innovative CD on "Fish Vaccination and Health Management in Asia"
THE NETHERLANDS - Intervet has developed a totally innovative educational and training CD on fish vaccination and health management, with a focus on Asia.

Schering-Plough Animal Health Names Haacke Marketing Manager, Global Aquaculture
GLOBAL – Schering-Plough Animal Health Corporation’s has appointed Chris Haacke to the position of Marketing Manager, Global Aquaculture. Based at Schering-Plough Aquaculture’s European office in Saffron Walden, England, Haacke will work with the company’s...

First fish vaccine ever to be approved through the EU's Mutual Recognition procedure
EU – Schering Plough Animal Health's dedicated Aquaculture business unit has recently received approval of their vaccine for the protection of Rainbow Trout from Enteric Red Mouth Disease (Yersiniosis) through the European Union's mutual recognition...

DuPont Animal Health Solutions Virkon® Aquatic essential in viral disease season
UK - Salmon and trout farms are particularly at risk from viral diseases such as Infectious Salmon Anaemia (ISA) and Infectious Pancreatic Necrosis (IPN). Seasonally these diseases prove to be extremely persistent and difficult to destroy.

Aquaculture in Brazil set to flourish with biosecurity from DAHS
BRAZIL - With an annual production of 90,000 tons, Brazil is a major world producer of shrimps. However, a recent case of "white spot" in the south of the country highlighted the importance of investment in the control and prevention of shrimp...