THE CENTER-DE-RECHERCHES-AGRICOLES IN ST- AUBIN AND RESEARCH BY THE ANIMAL-HEALTH-DIVISION

Research activities of the Animal Health division of Ciba in St. Aubin consist mainly in the discovery of new substances to maintain and imp rove the health of companion and farm animals, as well as in various s ervices for research and development projects. An important screening set-up allows to test molecules from various origines for their abilit y to control endoparasites (mainly gastrointestinal worms), ectoparasi tes (mainly ticks, mites, and fleas) and microbial infections (mainly mastitis). A small group also works on immunological approach to paras ite control. The service group deals with analytics, clinical chemistr y and carries out safety trials in pharmacokinetics, tolerability, and residues. A modern and well equiped facility like the CRA is able to fulfill today's requirements for new products in the field of animal h ealth.