Ulcer Education Greens Up

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Natasha Joseph
Merial
(678) 638-3690
natasha.joseph@merial.com Jennifer Ryan
Bader Rutter & Assoc.
(262) 938-5524
jryan@bader-rutter.com

Ulcer Education Greens Up
Educational Resources for ULCERGARD® (omeprazole)
Use Recycled Materials

DULUTH, GA. — July 22, 2009 — The only FDA-approved product to help prevent stomach ulcers in horses — ULCERGARD® (omeprazole) — once again breaks ground. Educational materials for the brand will now be printed on environmentally responsible materials.

“We are committed to educating horse owners about stomach ulcers, but we’re also dedicated to providing that education in a responsible way,” says Amanda J. McAvoy, product manager, Equine Pharmaceuticals, Merial. “Environmentally friendly efforts are important to the veterinarians and horse owners who use our product every day. Now our customers can feel even better about their use of ULCERGARD.”

As new educational pieces are developed for ULCERGARD, they will be printed on paper approved by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) wherever possible. FSC-certified papers are independently certified to help ensure the forests that they come from are managed responsibly.

Because of the prevalence of stomach ulcers in horses — 93 percent of racehorses1 and 63 percent of nonracing competitive horses2 — veterinarians and horse owners are continually interested in the most current research and medical information to help keep their horses healthy. Now this information is being delivered in a more environmentally friendly way.

Merial is a world-leading, innovation-driven animal health company, providing a comprehensive range of products to enhance the health, well-being and performance of a wide range of animals. Merial employs approximately 5,400 people and operates in more than 150 countries worldwide. Its 2008 sales were over $2.6 billion. Merial Limited is a joint venture between Merck & Co., Inc. and sanofi-aventis. For more information, please see www.merial.com.