The mission of Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica is to benefit the health of mankind by contributing to an adequate supply of safe, nutritious food and by promoting the emotional and physical benefits arising from the human-animal bond. The company develops and markets a broad range of products and technologies worldwide for horses, cattle, swine and companion animals. The company has technical service veterinarians and a veteran sales force that bring an extensive line of biological, pharmaceutical and insecticide products to the market. Boehringer seeks input from customers and researchers constantly search for new-generation biologicals, pharmaceuticals and unique compounds to aide food animals, companion animals and horses. Established in 1917, Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica has been a subsidiary of Boehringer Ingelheim Corpoartion since 1981 and has headquarters in St. Joseph, Mo.