Prionics: Winner in the mad-cow battle

Founded in 1997 as a spin-off from Zurich University, Prionics researches and markets innovative diagnostic solutions for major farm animal diseases. In 2006 Prionics was nominated as the world’s best animal health company.

In 2005, Prionics acquired Pfizer Animal Health’s diagnostic portfolio and, in 2006, entered into a strategic partnership with the Animal Science Group of the University of Wageningen (Netherlands). Winner of the Swiss Economic Award for «Company of the year» (2002) and the European Biotech Award for «Excellence in Biotech Business» (2004), in 2006 Prionics was nominated as the world’s best animal health company.

The Company operates Research and Development facilities in Switzerland and the Netherlands and has regional hubs in key markets such as Argentina, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and the USA. Prionics is also represented by distribution partners around the world.