Background Information
Find a brief description of Prionics in our Fact Sheet or read about our achievements in our Company Milestones.
This is Prionics
Based in Zurich, Switzerland, Prionics is one of the world’s leading providers of farm animal diagnostic solutions and is a recognized center of expertise in BSE and prion diseases. Founded in 1997 as a spin-off from Zurich University, Prionics researches and markets innovative diagnostic solutions for major farm animal diseases, thereby making a major contribution to the protection of consumer health.
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.
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