Indian Immunologicals Ltd (IIL), a wholly owned subsidiary of the National Dairy Development Board has donated nearly Rs. 1 Crore worth of veterinary vaccines and healthcare products to the Department of Animal Husbandry in Bihar . These include essential livestock vaccines, antibiotics, dewormers and other medicines needed for flood relief, to help the government face the threat of epidemics. These relief materials were handed over to the Bihar Government on 15th September 2008.

During floods there is a real threat of epidemics of devastating livestock diseases such as Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), Haemorrhagic Septicaemia (HS) and Black Quarter (BQ). Vaccination against these diseases is a must to protect against irreparable losses. Affected animals have also to be treated with the onset of diseases.

IIL, a Hyderabad based biotech major with a turnover of Rs.196 Cr in 2007-08 is the No 1 animal vaccine company in India and ranks 3rd among all animal health companies in India . With a strong portfolio of animal and human vaccines, IIL stands 8th amongst all biotechnology companies in India .

IIL has been consistently working towards making healthcare and immunization affordable to the people and livestock owners. This donation reiterates IIL’s resolve to contribute its might for the well being of the livestock owners in India, especially to those who need them most but cannot afford.

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Indian Immunologicals Ltd. (IIL), a wholly owned subsidiary of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) was established in 1983. IIL’s manufacturing facilities at Hyderabad & Ooty in India are among the largest vaccine producing plants in the world. IIL’s plants are certified with WHO-GMP and ISO 9002 certifications.

IIL is ranked third among animal health companies and eighth among biopharmaceutical companies in India. IIL is one of the largest manufacturers of Foot and Mouth Disease vaccines (for ruminants) in the world.

It has made rapid strides in the field of Biotech research. Its human vaccine plant at Gachibowli, Hyderabad, inaugurated by Dr. Abdul Kalam, Hon’ble President of India in 2003, manufactures human vaccines in a state of art facility, and caters to global vaccine requirements. The R&D center at IIL is presently working on next generation vaccines for humans and animals.

(IIL), a wholly owned subsidiary of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) was established in 1983. IIL’s manufacturing facilities at Hyderabad & Ooty in India are among the largest vaccine producing plants in the world. IIL’s plants are certified with WHO-GMP and ISO 9002 certifications.

IIL is ranked third among animal health companies and eighth among biopharmaceutical companies in India. IIL is one of the largest manufacturers of Foot and Mouth Disease vaccines (for ruminants) in the world.

It has made rapid strides in the field of Biotech research. Its human vaccine plant at Gachibowli, Hyderabad, inaugurated by Dr. Abdul Kalam, Hon’ble President of India in 2003, manufactures human vaccines in a state of art facility, and caters to global vaccine requirements. The R&D center at IIL is presently working on next generation vaccines for humans and animals.