# MERIAL - **Website:** - **Primary alias:** `merial.com` - **Employees:** 10,001+ - **Location:** Duluth, Georgia, United States ## Description Merial Limited is a pharmaceutical company based in the United States that focuses on producing veterinary products and services for animals worldwide. The company was formed in 1997 through a joint venture between Merck & Co. Merial Limited is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia. Merial's main products include vaccines, pharmaceuticals, and health management solutions for livestock, pets, and wildlife. The company offers innovative vaccines and medicines for various animal species, including cattle, pigs, horses, dogs, cats, and birds. Merial is known for its leading brands such as Frontline, Heartgard, NexGard, and PUREVAX. Operating on a global scale, Merial has several noteworthy subsidiaries, joint ventures, and partnerships. The company has manufacturing facilities and research and development centers in multiple countries. Merial has subsidiaries in various regions, including Merial Animal Health Limited in the United Kingdom and Merial Japan Co. Ltd in Japan. The company also collaborates with organizations like the World Organisation for Animal Health to improve animal health worldwide. In terms of market position, Merial is recognized as one of the top animal health companies globally. With a strong presence in more than 150 countries, the company has achieved significant global sales and is considered a major player in the veterinary industry. Merial faces competition from other pharmaceutical companies, such as Zoetis, Elanco, and Bayer, but its wide range of products, research capabilities, and extensive distribution network have helped it maintain a competitive edge. Over the years, Merial has experienced several major events and achievements. In 2017, the company completed the acquisition of the animal health division of Boehringer Ingelheim, further strengthening its position in the market. Merial has also invested in research and development to introduce new products and technologies, driving its growth and market expansion. As of the latest available information, Merial is now part of the animal health division of Boehringer Ingelheim, operating under the name Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health. This integration has brought together the expertise and capabilities of both companies to continue providing innovative solutions for animal health worldwide. ## Industries - 🐶 Pets _(under Pets and Animals)_ - 🐶 Pets and Animals - ⛑ Health - ⛑ Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals _(under Health)_ - 🏭 Heavy Industry and Engineering ## Colors | Name | Hex | Theme | | --- | --- | --- | | Black | #000000 | dark | | Wild Sand | #f5f5f5 | light | | Royal Blue | #285ae6 | accent | ## Imagery - banner _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idvcTDs4B9/w/1500/h/500/idN3hSZ81A.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1635893306910) --- _Source: _ _See [/llms.txt](/llms.txt) for a full list of agent-readable pages, and [/auth.md](/auth.md) for how agents authenticate._