Merial
| Company type | Limited |
|---|---|
| Industry | Animal healthcare |
| Founded | 1997 |
| Defunct | December 31, 2016 |
| Fate | Acquired by Boehringer Ingelheim |
| Headquarters | Lyon, France |
Merial was a multinational animal health company in Lyon, France. It was founded in 1997 as a joint venture between Merck & Co. and Sanofi-Aventis. In January 2017, Merial was acquired by Boehringer Ingelheim and merged with Boehringer Ingelheim's existing animal health assets.