Animal Health

Scientists searched for the mysterious animal host for decades. After years of study, a bit of luck, and one infected monkey, they finally found the answer.

Heartbreaking sight: Shocking images reveal 'bumpy' giraffe in South Africa battling viral infection rare in tall animals

A giraffe in Kruger National Park has raised health concerns due to large, bumpy growths on its body, sparking monitoring from park rangers and vets.

Scientists discover how overfeeding causes this 'immortal' creature to spread contagious tumors

A recent study on jellyfish-like creatures, called hydras, has revealed a strange phenomenon. When overfed, these tiny freshwater organisms can develop transmissible tumors, which can be passed to their clone offspring.

Cipla to sell animal health biz soon;focus on China, Brazil mkts

Cipla is now concentrating on specific areas for growth. In emerging markets, Brazil and China are its priority markets, where measured approach will be taken, Umang Vohra, Managing Director of the company.

Expect to close FY17 with revenues of over Rs 1000cr: Sequent

Even as Sequent Scientific is mainly focused on animal health active pharmaceutical ingredients, it is also looking to expand its human health business.

Bayer makes global offer to buy Monsanto for USD62 billion

German pharmaceutical and chemical giant Bayer AG on May 23 announced a USD 62-billion all-cash offer to acquire US-based biotechnology major Monsanto Co, which has a significant presence in India

Animal health biz to drive growth up over 50% in FY17: SeQuent

The company is on a firm growth track and delivered a 43 percent growth in FY16, and plans to do well in FY17, says Manish Gupta, CEO of SeQuent Scientific.