Pfizer consigns PMU horses to killing fields of Asia

"If anyone believes that the downsizing of the PMU industry here in North America is advantageous for the mares and foals who suffer at the hands of Big Pharma, they are sadly mistaken" -- Jane Allin The news in January 2009 of pharmaceutical giant Pfizer’s announcement to take over rival company Wyeth for $68 billion…

Verdict is in: Pfizer fails, horses lose, bad news all around

By JANE ALLIN Chief Research Analyst Prior to the merger of Pfizer and Wyeth there was speculation as to the fate of the mares and foals at the callous hands of the PMU farming industry. Would Pfizer continue to market the widely controversial Premarin® family of HRT medications, or would they resolutely assume accountability and…

Pages: 1 2 3

Menopause, as brought to you by Big Pharma

Written by VIVIAN GRANT NATASHA SINGER and DUFF WILSON have written a well-researched, well-documented and important article on Wyeth and its Premarin® family of drugs for the New York Times, December 12, 2009. It is critical reading for women and horse advocates, as these drugs are potentially lethal to both women and horses. Here is…