Virbac SA

Virbac SA

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+1.08 -55
Industry: Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
Listing country: France
Year added: 2022

Founded in 1968, the company is headquartered in Carros, France, and has established itself as a significant player in the animal health sector. Focusing on two primary business categories, it caters to both companion animals and food-producing animals. In the companion animals segment, it provides an array of products for dogs and cats, including vaccines, flea and tick control, dermatology solutions, and dental care products. For food-producing animals, such as cattle, pigs, sheep, and poultry, the offering includes anti-infectives, parasiticides, and nutritional products to ensure their health and well-being. The company takes pride in its flagship brands that have gained recognition in the market. Veterinary HPM is known as a high premium dog and cat food, aligning with pet owners' demands for quality nutrition. IVERHART MAX serves as a heartworm preventative for dogs. MILPRO, as a broad-spectrum wormer, safeguards pets from various parasitic infections. EFFIPRO provides effective flea and tick control for dogs and cats. Additionally, the ALLERDERM line addresses skin conditions in pets with targeted dermatological products. With a global footprint, the company has expanded its reach to over 100 countries, and has set up subsidiaries in key markets around the world. The United States, Australia, Brazil, Japan, Mexico, South Korea, and numerous European, Asian, and Latin American countries host the company’s subsidiaries. The most important markets for the company's extensive product and service portfolio include the United States, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region. This expansive distribution network underscores the company's commitment to animal health on an international scale. (Powered by AI)

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Virbac SA

As per ILO, a company needs a 40-60% share of either gender to achieve gender balance1;pxii. Women's underrepresentation negatively affects their earning negotiations and hiring, impacting their stand in society2. Equality is a ladder through whic...

Brennan B. March 1st, 2024
24 ratings
Virbac SA

In 2022, global GHG emissions amounted to 53.8 Bn tonnes (t) of CO2e1. To meet the goals of the Paris Agreement, from 2020 to 2030, an annual GHG emission reduction of 7.6% is required2. The rapid increase in the emission of greenhouse gases is ca...

Honey S. February 12th, 2024
14 ratings
Virbac SA

Every year, around 4 trillion m3 of freshwater is used worldwide1. Excessive water withdrawals deplete freshwater reserves, threaten aquatic biodiversity and worsen water quality2;p6,17. The industrial sector is responsible for about 20% of global...

Renu R. February 9th, 2024
18 ratings
Virbac SA

Marginalization and discrimination due to minority status harm employees, leading to exclusion1,2Ethnic minorities make up 40% of the US population3. Learning with and from people of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds exposes one to differe...

Deborah D. February 6th, 2024
18 ratings
Virbac SA

In order to ensure strong institutions and the well-being of society, governments spend a considerable amount of the state's budget on public goods and services, which are funded by taxes paid by individuals and corporations1. Corporate taxes acco...

Deborah D. December 18th, 2023
20 ratings
Virbac SA

Around 3.4 billion people were employed globally as of 20221. Job creation is vital for society, as well as for the economy2. It fuels economic growth as the spending of wages leads to higher consumer spending3. It also reduces poverty by providin...

Andrew A. December 14th, 2023
24 ratings
Virbac SA

Investments in research and development (R&D) are crucial to the creation of drugs, and vaccines that improve lives and enhance health security1. There are numerous tissues in the body that contain mast cells, a particular type of white blood cell...

Damola D. December 8th, 2022
22 ratings
Virbac SA

Livestock is a critical link to global sustainable food security, agricultural development, and poverty alleviation in poor communities1. Meat products are an important source of some of the protein, minerals, and vitamins necessary for a healthy ...

Kasamba K. March 18th, 2023
18 ratings
Virbac SA

In 2022 the world generated double the amount of plastic generated 20 years ago1. Packaging plastic takes 1,000 years to decompose and ends up in waterways and oceans, harming wildlife2. Globally, plastic pollution is endangering 267 species and p...

Ahmed D. April 5th, 2023
16 ratings
Virbac SA

Healthcare has evolved over the years along with the types of ailments affecting people1;p3 and animals2. Vaccines and medicines help keep animals healthy and allow them to live longer by protecting them from requiring treatment later and protecti...

Damola D. April 13th, 2022
28 ratings

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