United States Eventing Association

You Could Be the Next ULCERGARD (omeprazole) Spokesperson

DULUTH, Ga. — August 30, 2010 — What if you could be the face and voice of a product you love and trust? And, at the same time, show your commitment to guarding horses against stomach ulcers? Now you can. Merial is looking for several new ULCERGARD^® (omeprazole) spokespeople and you could be one of them. Simply share your story of how ULCERGARD has made a difference for you and your horse, as well as why you continue to use the product, and you could become part of the exciting Stay on Guard program.

Each winner will be featured in an advertisement, will participate in a photo shoot with renowned photographer David Stoecklein, and will receive 40 tubes of ULCERGARD, which is equal to 160 days worth of ulcer prevention.

To share your success story and submit your entry, which should include a photo of you and your horse, visit www.stayonguard.ulcergard.com. There are four spokesperson categories – English, Western, Racehorse and Veterinarian/Veterinary Technician. The nomination period begins August 27 and all entries must be submitted no later than September 24.

Five finalists for each category will be selected from all entries. Finalists will then be encouraged to spread the word about their selection – asking family, friends, colleagues and others to vote for them at http://stayonguard.ulcergard.com. Voting will begin October 11.

“We believe ULCERGARD has had a positive impact on the performance of horses,” says Amanda McAvoy, Merial’s product manager for Equine Pharmaceuticals. “Through the Stay on Guard program, we hope to be able to give horse owners an opportunity to share their firsthand experience and success with the product.”

You Could Be the Next ULCERGARD Spokesperson

August 27, 2010

Equine gastric ulcers are a serious and sometimes life-threatening health issue, especially for those horses that experience excessive stress, which can come from competition, training, travel, change in environment, and even limited turnout for grazing.^1,2,3 Approximately 60 percent of all performance horses are at risk for ulcers.^3,4 Even the most seasoned show horses can fall victim to stress and gastric ulcers.³

For more information about the Stay on Guard contest, go to www.stayonguard.ulcergard.com. Visit www.egus.org for additional details about equine stomach ulcers. Product information can be found at www.ulcergard.com. ULCERGARD, which is recommended to prevent stomach ulcers in healthy horses, is available through your veterinarian and is the No. 1 veterinarian-recommended equine ulcer preventive.⁵

Important safety information:

ULCERGARD can be used in horses that weigh at least 600 pounds. Safety in pregnant mares has not been determined.

*When treated for eight to 28 days, ULCERGARD is proven to effectively prevent gastric ulcers in horses exposed to stressful conditions.

Merial is a world-leading, innovation-driven animal health company, providing a comprehensive range of products to enhance the health, well-being and performance of a wide range of animals. Merial employs approximately 5,700 people and operates in more than 150 countries worldwide. Its 2009 sales were over $2.7 billion. Merial is the Animal Health subsidiary of sanofi-aventis. For more information, please see www.merial.com.