June 26, 2012
Pfizer reveals new animal health products
Pfizer Animal Health has debuted two brands, ALVERIN™ PLUS and FLUNIXAMINE®, both of which provide high-quality, animal health options from the company for ivermectin/clorsulon and flunixin meglumine respectively.
ALVERIN PLUS treats and controls important parasites in cattle, such as adult liver flukes, gastrointestinal roundworms, lungworms, cattle grubs, sucking lice and mange mites. ALVERIN PLUS is available in 500 millilitres and 1,000 millilitres plastic bottles for ease of handling.
FLUNIXAMINE is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for use in cattle and horses. For cattle, FLUNIXAMINE is indicated for the control of pyrexia associated with bovine respiratory disease (BRD), endotoxemia and acute bovine mastitis. It also is indicated for the control of inflammation in endotoxemia. For horses, FLUNIXAMINE is recommended for the alleviation of inflammation and pain associated with musculoskeletal disorders. It also is recommended for the alleviation of visceral pain associated with colic. Local veterinarian can help ensure proper dosing and administration of FLUNIXAMINE, now available in 100 millilitres and 250 millilitres glass bottles.
As with all products in the Pfizer Animal Health portfolio, ALVERIN PLUS and FLUNIXAMINE are backed by expert technical support.
"ALVERIN PLUS and FLUNIXAMINE allow Pfizer Animal Health the opportunity to deliver a wider portfolio of products, giving veterinarians, producers and owners expanded access to innovative products, solutions and services," says Roger Saltman, group director for Pfizer's Cattle and Equine Technical Services,. "Whether we are expanding our product lines or providing world-class customer and technical support, our goal remains the same - to help keep animals healthy."
