November 18, 2010

Bayer develops multimedia tools for livestock producers

German animal health company Bayer Animal Health has presented several tools for pig producers to gain a better insight in the health status of their farms, in a multi-media approach to close the gap between animal producers and veterinarians.

Bayer, headquartered in Leverkusen, Germany, introduced pig-farm proof checklists for piglets from birth to weaning. Colourful, easy-to-read and printed on strong paper, they can be carried through pig farms and be used whenever needed.

For now, both tools are only available in German, but if success is proven, the concept will be launched in other countries as well.

In addition, the company launched a Bayer TV iPhone application and the BayTool – an online programme to monitor the fight against unwanted visitors on-farm, like rats, mice, or flies. For issues of hygiene, disease spreading, animal feed cannibalism, and destruction of farm equipment, these should be kept out.