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- For instance, according to a review article published in the MSD Veterinary Manual, 2022, experts from the Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine stated that doxycycline and minocycline had the greatest liposolubility and greater penetration of bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus than the group as a whole. This may contribute to their success in the treatment of gingival disorders caused by bacterial glycocalyx. Tigecycline is a minocycline glycylcycline derivative with a long side chain that reduces the possibility of resistance.
- For instance, according to Frontiers in Veterinary Science journal, June 2021, antimicrobial usage data at the flock level were based on mandatory documentation of antibiotic treatments in livestock in Germany, collected retrospectively for the time period of 2013–2018. As per the findings, a considerable increase in the relative usage of lincosamides and aminoglycosides was observed which may drive the growth of the market
Acquisition and partnerships in Poultry Antibiotic Market
- In 2020, Elanco, U.S. based pharmaceutical company completed its acquisition of Bayer Animal Health, an animal healthcare company for US$7.6 billion. This acquisition expanded Elanco's portfolio of animal health products, including poultry antibiotics.
- In 2019, Boehringer Ingelheim, a research-driven pharmaceutical firm, and Dopharma, a family-owned veterinary pharmaceutical company, announced the acquisition of the Dopharma's Saint-Herblon (France, Loire-Atlantique) production facility and the Coophavet brand by Dopharma. This independent and family-owned Dutch company develops, produces and distributes veterinary products 100 per cent dedicated to livestock.