“Globally, this segment had a value of approximately $5.1 billion in 2006, making it the single most valuable sector within the animal health market… and therefore probably the most competitive.” This report analyzes the structure, recent development and growth prospects of the world market for antiparasitics and profiles several key national markets that generate two-thirds of global sales in the sector between them.

Key coverage
- Assess the most significant parasites affecting companion and food producing animals, and the impact they have on their host.
- Examine the methods used to treat or control the parasites with all major product categories discussed in detail including mode of action and spectrum of activity.
- Analyse company profiles for both originator companies with major interests in the sector as well as generic manufacturers to help you identify competitors.
- Identify the size and structure of the world market, its recent developments and future growth prospects to help you plan your future strategy.

Market data
- The ultimate guide to the animal health industry and its major players is updated and improved for 2007. With 26 company profiles included to further enhance your competitor intelligence
- In-depth company profiles are given for the top 12 animal health companies and a further 14 second tier companies.

Key findings
- The continuous growth of the whole segment in recent years has mostly been due to the new products commercialised in the companion animal ectoparasiticides segment.
- However, sales in other parts of the market have been affected by growing generic penetration.
- The development of vaccines against parasites is still a subject of high interest in both the academic and commercial sectors. However outside the coccidiosis sector these have generated fairly modest revenues to date.
- The major players in the sector are working on the development of novel antiparasitics, and some new products are expected to reach the market in the next 5 years.

Chapters
Major Livestock and Companion Animal Parasites
Antiparasitic Products
The Market for Antiparasitic Products
Company Profiles - for originator companies and generic manufacturers

Who should read this report?
Companies that are involved in the development, manufacture and sale of animal health products either as originator companies or generic manufacturers.