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Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (“Elanco”) (ELAN:NYSE), a global leader in animal health, and Tonisity International Limited (“Tonisity”), an animal health and nutrition company based in Ireland, have entered into a Distribution and Promotion Agreement in respect of Tonisity’s novel, gut enhancing porcine products, Tonisity Px™ and Tonisity PxW™ (hereinafter referred to as “Swine Products”).
Distribution and Promotion Agreement
Under the terms of the Distribution and Promotion Agreement, Elanco will act as exclusive distributor of Tonisity’s Swine Products in Brazil, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and The Netherlands. As exclusive distributor, Elanco will be responsible for marketing, promotion and distribution and sale of the Swine Products in these markets. The specific transition timelines to a distribution via Elanco in early 2023 are currently being elaborated. Both Elanco and Tonisity have agreed to explore collaboration opportunities in other markets, when appropriate. The addition of Tonisity’s Swine Products to Elanco’s portfolio fits perfectly with Elanco’s strategy of promoting the intestinal health of animals, improving their overall health and leading to a more efficient production, providing its customers an innovative product portfolio.
About Tonisity’s Swine Products
Tonisity Px™ is a patented isotonic protein drink that directly feeds the intestinal cells of livestock, such as piglets. This accelerates and increases the absorption of all nutrients into the body of the animal. Tonisity Px™ is administered to piglets in the first week of life and around weaning and is voluntarily consumed even by newborn piglets. The result is higher weight gain, lower mortality and less need for medications for these animals – all producing a high return on investment for producers.
Tonisity PxW™ contains the same key bioactives aimed at nourishing the intestine and is delivered through ordinary waterlines to newly-weaned pigs, with no extra labour required. The weaning period and the first 2-3 weeks after weaning are a major danger period for pigs. Often, newly-weaned pigs struggle to maintain sufficient water intake. Reduced water intake correlates to reduced feed intake, which creates a growth lag and contributes to morbidity and mortality.
The Tonisity Products can also be given to pigs of any age at other stress points in production, such as weaning, before and after transport, and for sows, at farrowing or during lactation. While both products have been demonstrated to improve the performance of healthy pigs, trial data also shows that they are particularly useful in support of dehydration and recovery from illnesses such as Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome and Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus.
Pablo Muniesa, Elanco International Species Lead for Swine and General Manager Iberia, comments: “Elanco has a long history of research in intestinal integrity. We believe this agreement with Tonisity perfectly fits our strategy and complements Elanco’s value offer. We will continue supporting our swine customers with innovative products, services, and knowledge so they can maintain intestinal integrity in their herds and contributing to produce safe, abundant, and affordable food to our growing population.”
Arie Halpern, CEO of Tonisity, comments: “As food security continues to be a major concern across the globe, Tonisity is thrilled to be partnering with Elanco, one of the largest and most respected animal health multinationals in the world. Tonisity’s Px™ and PxW™ products are revolutionary in their ability to dramatically improve the health of swine, while generating more revenues and saving costs for food producers across the world. Further, with the recent ban in the European Union of zinc oxide as an antimicrobial in pig feed, the need for our unique products in that important market is growing by the day. We are confident that this partnership will act as a catalyst in making Tonisity a leading global animal health company.”
November 15, 2022 - Elanco and Tonisity
