Vetoquinol - Universal Registration Document - 2021

1 12 Vetoquinol Universal Registration Document 2020 Financial report PRESENTATION OF THE GROUP Vetoquinol’s strategy The ever-increasing demand for animal proteins (milk, eggs and meat) is forcing farmers worldwide to look for ways of increasing productivity, particularly through paying constant attention to the quality and health of their livestock. In the areas of dairy and meat (beef and pork) production, via the veterinary networks, Vetoquinol provides advice, products and related services designed to help farmers meet the increasingly complex challen- ges facing them. In these times of pandemic linked to a virus of animal origin, Vetoquinol’s close relationships and expertise play an essential role with the actors res- ponsible for maintaining the health of food-producing animals and preventing zoonotic infections. The pet segment is characterized by sustainable growth in mature economies and high growth potential in growth economies, particularly Asia. Mirroring the unique emotional ties built up between pets and their owners, Vetoquinol offers a line of products that combine efficacy and simplicity of use. The COVID-19 crisis and the isolation of confined populations have resulted in an increase in pet adoption around the world. As a veteri- nary company, it is Vetoquinol’s duty to offer innovative solutions to strengthen and protect the human-animal relationship. 1.3.3 A multi-specialist strategy for unique health care At least 60% of infectious human diseases are of animal origin. Many pandemics, such as COVID-19, the Zika and Ebola viruses, and avian flu have animal origins in common. The number of major global epidemics has increased over the past century as the world’s population has grown, transportation has intensified, the environ- ment has deteriorated and cities have expanded. The current health crisis is a reminder of the importance of working within the context of “One Health”, which pro- motes an integrated, systemic and unified approach to public, animal and environmental health. The well-being of animals and humans is at the heart of Vetoquinol’s business, and its teams around the world are committed to implementing a consistent safety, health and environ- mental policy. Vetoquinol focuses on an international range of products which it calls “Essentials”: products of global reach, existing or potential market leaders that meet the daily needs of veterinary practitioners. Vetoquinol provides essential treatment and has recognized expertise in a number of therapeutic domains: infectious diseases, pain/inflammation, behavior, parasitology, cardiology and reproduction. Examples of Essentials products FOR PETS Examples of Essentials products FOR LIVESTOCK