Explanation of Strategy

Business Conditions

Strengths and Strategies
ASKA Animal Health is carrying out a range of strategies for contributing to animal health with a focus on veterinary

ASKA Animal Healthpharmaceuticals such as PRID DELTA TRILOSTANE TABLETS “ASKA,” and animal feed additives L-isoleucine “ASKA.”

PRID DELTA

Strength: Enables injection-free wave control during the estrus cycle of cows

PRID DELTA is an intravaginal progesterone agent that, in combination with estradiol benzoate, synchronizes the estrous cycles ofcows. When inserted into the bovine vaginal tract, this agent causes the blood estradiol concentration to rise and then fall
quickly, continuing to maintain a high level of progesterone concentration in blood. After the agent dissipates, progesterone
levels rapidly decrease, which induces estrus. The 12-day vaginal implantation of this agent in cattle allows for injection-freewave control. This reduces the workload and costs for farmers, who face increasingly tough conditions amid factors such as therising cost of feed. It also lessens the physical burden on cows. We are also carrying out activities through regular lectures andproduct webinars with the aim of educating veterinarians and farmers.

Aiming to be No. 1
in our area of expertise

L-isoleucine “ASKA”

ASKA Animal Health conducts its business based on the twoto see higher demand for healthcare in the businesspillars of veterinary pharmaceuticals and feed additives, inenvironment related to companion animals due to increased

accordance with the corporate philosophy of “contributinglongevity and the prevalence of testing and diagnostics,

to the creation of a society where people and animals canthere are also concerns that dog ownership in Japan may

coexist by protecting animal health and food safety.” In

not be much growth. Going forward, as well as the need toFY2022, in addition to a rise in COVID-19 cases due to thedevelop and provide advanced veterinary care, there will be

emergence of the Omicron strain, other events continued toan even greater need to create a society in which people andaffect social and economic activities, including rising energy

animals coexist in harmony. Amid these changes in thecosts due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and soaring prices

operating environment, we will continue to fully utilize ourin international commodity markets. The above issues led tovaluable products and industry-leading human resources tohigher feed and material costs, directly impacting livestock,

develop as a company that protects the health of animals

fisheries, and dairy industries in Japan. Furthermore, serious

and all those involved, including producers, veterinary

health-related livestock issues arose with sudden increases

professionals, and owners. In particular, we will continue toin the highly pathogenic avian influenza as well as classicaldevelop activities in FY2023 that will further our progressswine fever, diseases that have been legally classified as

toward becoming number one in our area of expertise.

Strength: Raises the sales volume of amino acids

L-isoleucine is an essential amino acid, and along with L-valine and L-leucine, it is also referred to as a branched-chain aminoacid. It is often the case that feed for lactating pigs is deficient in this amino acid. Supplementation with other amino acids canimprove reproductive performance, promoting the growth of piglets. This is especially true of first primiparous sows andmultiparous breeds with large numbers of suckling piglets. We are working to promote penetration of this product in the market
with the aim of increasing our overall sales volume of amino acids.

TRILOSTANE TABLETS “ASKA”

Strength: A veterinary pharmaceutical that is gentle on dogs, providing peace of mind for humans

By inhibiting 3 -hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase, one of the enzymes involved in the biosynthesis of adrenal corticosteroid
hormones, this tablet suppresses the synthesis of adrenal corticosteroid hormones in vivo, which improves various symptoms
associated with hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing’s syndrome). This new generic drug comes in three dosages, and as a small tablet
that is easy to swallow for small dogs, which are popular in Japan. A film coating is applied to prevent veterinarians, veterinary
nurses, and owners from absorbing the main ingredients through the skin or through inhalation. This safety feature is particularly
important for women. Through collaboration both internally and externally, we are working proactively to raise awareness of thisagent in the veterinary field.

highly contagious. To this end, as a company with a focus

Fumiyoshi Yamaguchi

on veterinary pharmaceuticals, we must continue to workwith relevant organizations to strengthen the livestock

TOPICS

Initiatives in the Areas of Livestock, Fisheries and Companion Animals

President, Representative Director

quarantine system. On the other hand, while we do expect

ASKA Animal Health

Main Products

A飼料 飼料添加物

As part of our efforts in the areas of livestock andBy doing this, we will further expand the market forfisheries, we are carrying out various measures centered

new products, delivering product value broadly to thearound our key product PRID DELTA with the aim ofveterinary medical field. Although we have not disclosed

expanding our share in the breeding hormone

our future development pipeline, we will continue using

preparation market. In March 2023, we held our PRID

our accumulated strengths to expand our lineup ofDELTA Webinar for the fourth time, receiving over 350

useful products, which support the health of animals.

applications. We will continue holding webinars among* Key Opinion Leader (KOL): D octors and professionals who have expertise andinfluence in the industry

L-バリン、L-イソロイシンはタンパク質を構成する必須アミノ酸で、立体構造が類似しているL-ロイシンとともに、分岐鎖アミノ酸(BCAA)と呼ばれています。
L-バリン、L-イソロイシンは授乳豚用飼料で不足しやすいアミノ酸で、飼料摂取量の少ない若雌や哺乳子豚頭数が多い多産系品種では制限アミノ酸になることがあります。

other activities to provide information to our customers.

制限アミノ酸が生じると、乳タンパクの合成ができず母乳の栄養価(乳タンパク率)が低下し、子豚の成長に悪影響を及ぼす可能性があります。
また、BCAAが不足すると母豚の筋タンパクが分解されてボディコンディションがIn the animal feed additives business, in addition to

悪化し、発情回帰を遅らせることがあります。
L-バリン、L-イソロイシンの補給により、これらの問題を解決することで、繁殖成績や哺乳子豚の成長改善が期待できます。

L-methionine, which is currently a leading driver of sales,【保健衛生上の危害の発生又は拡大の防止のための報告に関する記載】

we will work to increase amino acid sales by further
promoting L-isoleucine, which was designated as a new

製品情報 お問い合わせ先
あすかアニマルヘルス株式会社

animal feed additive by the Ministry of Agriculture,〒108-8532 東京都港区芝浦2-5-1
TEL:03-5439-4188

Forestry and Fisheries in FY2022. In the companion
2303-02

Veterinary pharmaceuticals (PA1)
PRID DELTA

Animal feed additives
L-isoleucine “ASKA”

Veterinary pharmaceuticals (CA2)TRILOSTANE TABLETS “ASKA”

animal market, we will hold in-house training sessions
that feature KOLs,* prepare informative materials, andfurther strengthen collaborations with other companies.

The exhibit at the 14th WestJapan Veterinary Forum (WJVF)

1. PA: Production animal
2. CA: Companion animal

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