What Intervet Deutschland does

Intervet Deutschland GmbH, operating commercially as MSD Tiergesundheit Deutschland, is the German animal health subsidiary of MSD Animal Health (a division of Merck & Co., Inc.). Headquartered in Unterschleißheim with eight operational sites across Germany including a 25-year research facility at Schwabenheim, the company develops, produces, and distributes veterinary pharmaceuticals and biological products for livestock and companion animals. Its product portfolio spans antiparasitics (Bravecto/Fluralaner in chewable, spot-on, and annual injectable forms; Scalibor Deltamethrin collars), a comprehensive vaccine range (Bovilis for cattle, AquaVac for fish, plus specialized products like Bovilis Cryptium for cryptosporidiosis), specialty therapeutics (Numelvi/JAK1-selective for canine atopic dermatitis, Exzolt for poultry mites), and proprietary vaccine delivery hardware (IDAL needle-free intradermal device).

The company monetizes primarily through prescription-only veterinary medicines sold via a dedicated field sales force to veterinary practices and farmers, complemented by pharmacies and a B2B e-commerce shop for registered veterinarians. A subscription-style recurring revenue stream is emerging through SenseHub Dairy, a digital herd-monitoring system that uses telemetry and behavioral analysis to detect health events (validated to identify Bluetongue virus 9 days pre-clinical). Customer engagement is reinforced by the MSD Academy ATF-certified e-learning platform and the MSD Connect single-login portal, while consumer-facing reach to pet owners is built through the MyPet.com newsletter and PetCheck app. With 101-250 employees, the entity functions as a full-spectrum national commercial and R&D arm of MSD Animal Health rather than an independent startup.

Name

Intervet Deutschland

Legal name

Intervet Deutschland GmbH

Website

https://msd-tiergesundheit.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1878

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Intervet Deutschland GmbH (MSD Tiergesundheit) is the German animal health subsidiary of MSD Animal Health, developing and distributing veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines, antiparasitics, and the SenseHub digital herd-monitoring system for veterinarians, farmers, pet owners, and horse owners across Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Pharmaceuticals and Animal Health

NAICS

Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing (325414), Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing (325412)

SIC

Pharmaceutical Preparations (2834), Biological Products, (No Disgnostic Substances) (2836)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterinary Vaccines (HLAIAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Livestock Vaccines (Cattle, Swine, Sheep & Goats) (HLAMAKAB), Companion Animal Vaccines (Dogs & Cats) (HLAMAKAA), Vaccine Manufacturing & Contract Services (Veterinary Vaccine CDMO) (HLAMAKAI), Antimicrobials & Anti-infectives (HLAMAEAE), Veterinary Pharmacy, Vaccine & Biologics Services (AFAEANAK)

Keywords

• Veterinary pharmaceuticals
• Animal vaccines
• Antiparasitic products
• Livestock health products
• Digital herd monitoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Unterschleißheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Pharmaceuticals Sales: Sale of prescription veterinary medicines including antiparasitics (Bravecto, Scalibor), vaccines (Bovilis, AquaVac), and pharmaceutical products for livestock and companion animals through veterinary practices, pharmacies, and online shop
2. Digital Monitoring Services: SenseHub digital cattle monitoring system for herd health management
3. Professional Training Services: MSD Academy e-learning platform providing certified veterinary continuing education, webinars, and training materials for veterinarians and farmers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Intervet Deutschland GmbH (MSD Tiergesundheit Deutschland) manufactures, markets, and distributes prescription veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and antiparasitic products for livestock and companion animals. Its portfolio includes Bravecto antiparasitics, Bovilis livestock vaccines, SenseHub digital herd monitoring, IDAL needle-free vaccination devices, and complementary products such as Scalibor Protectorband collars, Numelvi dermatology treatment, and AquaVac fish vaccines, supported by digital platforms like MSD Connect and MSD Academy.

Product overview

MSD Tiergesundheit Deutschland (Intervet Deutschland GmbH) is the German animal health division of MSD (Merck & Co.), offering a broad veterinary pharmaceutical and digital services portfolio. The product range spans antiparasitics for pets and livestock (Bravecto® oral and spot-on formulations, Bravecto® injection, Scalibor® Protectorband), livestock vaccines (Bovilis brand: IBR Marker, Bovigrip RSP plus, Cryptium, AquaVac ERM/RELERA), digital monitoring (SenseHub® Dairy for cattle), needle-free vaccine delivery (IDAL®), and specialty products (Numelvi® for canine atopic dermatitis, Exzolt® for poultry mites). The portfolio is supported by digital platforms including MSD Academy (ATF-certified eLearning), MSD Connect (single login portal), and the PetCheck App for pet owners. MSD serves veterinarians, livestock farmers, horse owners, and pet owners across Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bravecto: Parasite protection product line for dogs and cats containing Fluralaner
• Scalibor
• Numelvi
• MSD Academy
• Connect
• SenseHub
• IDAL

Products and services

• Bravecto (Fluralaner) for dogs and cats Fluralaner-based antiparasitic product line for dogs and cats offered as chewable tablets (12-week protection), spot-on pipettes (12-week), Bravecto Plus spot-on for cats (fl + moxidectin for internal parasites), and the Bravecto annual subcutaneous injection (12-month protection) administered by veterinarians. Treats fleas, ticks (Ixodes ricinus, Dermacentor reticulatus, Rhipicephalus sanguineus), Demodex, Sarcoptes, and reduces Babesia canis and Dipylidium caninum infection risk.
• Scalibor Protectorband Deltamethrin-based tick and mosquito repellent collar for dogs providing up to 6 months of fourfold protection (repellent, anti-feeding, knock-down, lethal) against ticks, sandflies, and mosquitoes. Available in two sizes (48 cm for small/medium dogs; 65 cm for large dogs) and distributed through pharmacies, online pharmacies, and veterinary channels.
• SenseHub Dairy Digital behavioral monitoring system for dairy cattle that tracks activity, rumination, and temperature to detect health issues early, with a University of Utrecht study validating Bluetongue virus pre-symptomatic detection up to 9 days in advance. Sold as a herd-health management subscription/service for dairy operations.
• IDAL Intradermal Vaccination System Needle-free intradermal vaccine delivery device for pigs and cattle that provides gentle, fast application to support smooth farm workflow. Used with compatible MSD livestock vaccines for needle-free administration.
• Exzolt 10 mg/ml Mite-control pharmaceutical product for poultry providing management of red mite (Dermanyssus gallinae / Rote Vogelmilbe) infestations in layer and poultry operations.
• Numelvi Selective JAK1-targeting veterinary dermatology product for treating itch and inflammation in dogs with atopic dermatitis; positioned as at least 10× more selective for JAK1, the enzyme in itch and inflammation pathways.
• Bovilis Cryptium Maternal vaccine against Cryptosporidium for calves; when combined with proper colostrum management, it can protect calves from birth. Positioned as the first vaccine against Cryptosporidium.
• Bovilis cattle vaccine line Comprehensive cattle vaccine portfolio including Bovilis IBR Marker (live and inactive formulations), Bovigrip RSP plus, and additional cattle vaccines registered for respiratory and reproductive disease prevention.
• AquaVac fish/aquaculture vaccines Aquaculture vaccine range including AquaVac ERM (Enteric Redmouth) and AquaVac RELERA, providing vaccination coverage for farmed fish health management.
• Thermochip (Mini) Transponder with dual function providing permanent electronic identification for companion animals and supporting traceability.
• MSD Academy Central eLearning platform delivering ATF-certified online continuing education for veterinarians, vet technicians, and farmers; includes webinars and digital learning resources accessible via MSD Connect login.
• MSD Connect Single-login customer portal providing veterinary professionals with access to the MSD Tiergesundheit online shop, MSD Academy webinars with ATF certification, professional information brochures, and email/WhatsApp communications.
• PetCheck App Companion-animal health tracking app for pet owners accessible via de.mypet.com, supporting ongoing health management of dogs, cats, and other pets.
• MyPet.com Newsletter Free newsletter subscription for pet owners delivering veterinarian-authored health tips, expert knowledge, and health guides for dogs, cats, rabbits, and other companion animals.

Quantifiable outcome

• SenseHub Dairy detects behavioral changes indicating Bluetongue virus 9 days before clinical symptoms appear

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• University of UtrechtcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership for SenseHub Dairy technology validation; university study demonstrated that SenseHub detects behavioral changes from Bluetongue virus 9 days before clinical symptoms
• ESCCAP (European Scientific Counsel Companion Animal Parasites)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on parasite control guidelines; ESCCAP confirms year-round activity of Dermacentor reticulatus ticks in Germany
• Bundestierärztekammer (Federal Chamber of Veterinarians)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for ATF certification of veterinary continuing education programs through MSD Academy

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Virbac: Independent French veterinary pharmaceutical company focused on companion animal health and livestock diagnostics. Competes directly with Intervet Deutschland in the German parasiticide, dermatology (Numelvi competitor), and vaccine markets.
• Vetoquinol: French independent veterinary pharmaceutical company with strong presence in companion animal health and livestock products. Directly competes with Intervet Deutschland's portfolio in Germany across parasiticides, anti-infectives, and specialty pharma.
• Ceva Santé Animale: Global veterinary pharmaceutical company headquartered in France with a comprehensive vaccine, pharmaceutical, and companion animal portfolio. Directly comparable after its acquisition of IDT Biologika, giving it a German manufacturing footprint that competes head-on with Intervet Deutschland's Schwabenheim R&D site.
• Dechra Pharmaceuticals: UK-headquartered veterinary pharmaceutical company specializing in companion animal endocrinology, dermatology, and specialty products. Competes with Intervet Deutschland in the German specialty pharma niche, especially against Numelvi in the dermatology/itch space.

Broad incumbents

• Phibro Animal Health: Global animal health and nutrition company offering vaccines, parasiticides, and nutritional specialty products for livestock and poultry. Overlaps with Intervet Deutschland in cattle vaccines (Bovilis), aquaculture (AquaVac), and poultry parasiticides (Exzolt).
• Zoetis: The world's largest standalone animal health company, offering vaccines, parasiticides, diagnostics, and digital solutions across companion and livestock species. Directly comparable to Intervet Deutschland as a global veterinary pharma/biologics leader with deep German market presence through its own German subsidiary.
• Elanco Animal Health: US-listed global animal health company offering parasiticides, vaccines, and pharmaceuticals for companion animals and livestock. Competes with Intervet Deutschland in the German market across both Bravecto's parasiticide category and the livestock vaccine space.
• Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health: Top-3 global animal health player headquartered in Germany, with a strong portfolio in vaccines, parasiticides, and pharmaceuticals for both companion and livestock animals. Directly comparable to Intervet Deutschland in scope, product categories, and German-headquartered competition.

Emerging players

• IDEXX Laboratories: US-headquartered veterinary diagnostics and reference lab company. Provides the digital diagnostics layer in livestock that borders SenseHub's predictive monitoring, increasingly competing for the same herd-health digital mindshare as Intervet's SenseHub offering.

Others

• Eurofins Veterinary Services: Global laboratory testing services network with veterinary diagnostics offerings across livestock and companion animals. Adjacent to Intervet Deutschland's business as a diagnostics services provider that competes for adjacency with MSD's vaccine/monitoring offering rather than directly supplying product.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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