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SCOVELLA® will be available to prescribing veterinary surgeons in Great Britain from September 2026, debuting officially at BEVA (British Equine Veterinary Association) Congress. Boehringer Ingelheim plans to bring the treatment to other markets in the future.
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“We are excited to introduce this global innovation to the equine veterinarian community in Great Britain first, reinforcing our position as the leader in equine medicine and welfare. SCOVELLA® gives vets and horse owners a high treatment confidence by providing rapid and sustained insulin reduction4,6, addressing the main cause of laminitis,” said Craig Beck, Head of Animal Health UK and Ireland, Boehringer Ingelheim. “To support vets, we’re also rolling out a comprehensive package of support, including educational materials for vets to assist practices in successfully managing laminitis cases.”
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- Marketing authorization granted as a limited marketing authorization under Article 26(1)(b) of the UK Veterinary Medicines Regulations (April 2026). Indication: For the treatment of hyperinsulinaemia in insulin-dysregulated horses and ponies not responsive to changes in husbandry and exercise regimen. See the VMD Product Information Database.
- Karikoski, N. P., Horn, I., McGowan, T. W., & McGowan, C. M. (2011). The prevalence of endocrinopathic laminitis among horses presented for laminitis at a first-opinion/referral equine hospital. Domestic animal endocrinology, 41(3), 111-117.
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- Thane, K., Voth, R., Klee, R., Warnken, T., Chukwu, V., & Frank, N. (2025). Effects of the sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitor velagliflozin on insulin concentrations in horses with insulin dysregulation. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 39(6), jvim70256.
- Pollard, D., Wylie, C. E., Newton, J. R., & Verheyen, K. L. P. (2019). Incidence and clinical signs of owner‐reported equine laminitis in a cohort of horses and ponies in Great Britain. Equine Veterinary Journal, 51(5), 587-594.
- Meier, A., Reiche, D., de Laat, M., Pollitt, C., Walsh, D., & Sillence, M. (2018). The sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitor velagliflozin reduces hyperinsulinemia and prevents laminitis in insulin-dysregulated ponies. PLoS One, 13(9), e0203655.
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About Boehringer Ingelheim – Animal Health business
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Boehringer Ingelheim provides innovation for preventing and treating diseases in animals. The company offers a wide range of vaccines, parasite-control products, and medicines for pets, horses, and livestock to veterinarians, animal owners, farmers, and governments. As a leader in animal health, Boehringer Ingelheim values that the health of humans and animals is deeply connected and strives to have influence on people, animals, and society. Learn more at www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/animal-health.
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About Boehringer Ingelheim
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Boehringer Ingelheim is a biopharmaceutical company active in both human and animal health. As one of the industry’s top investors in research and development, the company focuses on developing innovative therapies that can improve and extend lives in areas of high unmet medical need. Independent since its foundation in 1885, Boehringer takes a long-term perspective, embedding sustainability along the entire value chain. Our approximately 54,300 employees serve over 130 markets to build a healthier and more sustainable tomorrow. Learn more at www.boehringer-ingelheim.com.
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