We believe in the spirit of community and demonstrate this in countless ways from our strong participation in the annual United Way campaign to our leadership in science education and reform through our partnership with the Kansas Life Sciences Institute. And through Bayer's Making Science Make Sense program, employee volunteers help ignite a love for science among middle school students by providing hands-on, inquiry-based instruction and demonstrations.

Bayer Animal Health and our president and general manager, Joerg Ohle played a leadership role in establishing the Kansas City Animal Health Corridor, which cultivates a climate of opportunity for animal health and nutrition companies to thrive. Today, Joerg Ohle serves as chairman of the Kansas City Animal Health Corridor's advisory committee and Kansas City is home to the largest concentration of animal health and nutrition companies in the world.

Veterinarians play a vital role in caring for and protecting animals, and we are committed to supporting their practices as well as helping ensure the veterinary industry is prepared to meet changing societal needs. As an industry leader, Bayer Animal Health actively supports the American Veterinarian Medical Association (AVMA), the Animal Health Institute (AHI) and the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA).

In keeping with our global mission statement, "Bayer: Science for a Better Life," we are dedicated to operating sustainably and in harmony with the environment. Our Responsible Care Policy commits all employees to conserving resources and minimizing the environmental impact of our activities.