MONHEIM, Germany, May 25, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Who said that
learning about bugs was boring? An amazing new journey through the
wonderful world of parasites launches on YouTube today. Four
exciting videos, inspired by the 'Parasites Life Undercover'
exhibition at the Berlin Natural History Museum and developed by
Bayer Animal Health, showcase some fascinating highlights from the
exhibition and provide useful information about protecting your
pets.
Join celebrity vet, Scott Miller,
as he discusses all kinds of parasites including fleas, mosquitoes
and even vampire bats, and watch as he shows us how they can harm
our pets and what we should do to protect against them. Scott says,
"As a vet I would strongly recommend that owners understand how
their pets can be affected by parasites and these videos provide a
great way to learn about these unwelcome pests." Scott also
highlights the impact that urbanisation and climate change have had
on the prevalence of parasites.
Whether you have a cat or a dog or you're simply interested to
learn more about parasites, visit
http://www.youtube.com/user/parasitesundercover1 to view the online
video tour.
Margaret Fairhurst, Head of
Global Marketing at Bayer Animal Health, says, "The launch of these
videos provides a wonderful opportunity to learn more about
parasites in a fun and entertaining way. We hope, however, that
viewers will also learn more about the inherent dangers some of
these creatures pose to our beloved pets and the steps owners can
take to protect their pets from them."
These engaging and educational videos reflect Bayer's continued
commitment to the health and wellbeing of animals. With 100 years
actively working in the field of parasite control, Bayer is well
positioned to provide this fascinating insight into the parasite
world. In addition to the introduction of spot-on techniques for
the treatment of parasites, the company has also developed
state-of-the-art combination products that simultaneously combat
both external parasites such as fleas and ticks and internal pests
such as worms.
About Bayer HealthCare
Bayer HealthCare, a subsidiary of Bayer AG, is one of the
world's leading, innovative companies in the healthcare and medical
products industry and is based in Leverkusen, Germany. The company combines the global
activities of the Animal Health, Bayer Schering Pharma, Consumer
Care and Medical Care divisions. Bayer HealthCare's aim is to
discover and manufacture products that will improve human and
animal health worldwide. Find more information at
http://www.bayerhealthcare.com.
With a turnover of EUR963 million
(2008) Bayer HealthCare's Animal Health Division is one of the
world's leading manufacturers of veterinary drugs. The division
manufactures and markets more than 100 different veterinary drugs
and care products for livestock and companion animals.
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could lead to material differences between the actual future
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or to confirm them to future events or developments.
Contact:
Kathrin Statz
+49-2173-38-4019
kathrin.statz@bayerhealthcare.com