Business Desk :
Boehringer Ingelheim, a global leader in animal health, has joined hands with Square Pharmaceuticals PLC, Bangladesh’s largest pharmaceutical company, to introduce AFTOVAXPUR®, an advanced FMD vaccine for ruminants in Bangladesh.
This collaboration addresses the urgent need for a vital solution to combat the recurring outbreaks of FMD and safeguard livestock health and bolster the livelihoods of farmers across Bangladesh, according to a press release.
The launching ceremony, held recently at The Westin Dhaka, was attended by dignitaries, and thought leaders including government officials, policymakers, industry experts, and academicians from Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, Directorate General of Drug Administration, and Department of Livestock Services.
Scientists from the Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute and the Clinical Research Organization were also present and expressed their views on the pressing need for effective FMD control strategies in Bangladesh.
They also lauded the collaborative efforts between Boehringer Ingelheim and Square Pharmaceuticals for their potential to drive positive change and enhance the resilience of Bangladesh’s agricultural industry.
