How long has Synthes been producing veterinary products?
Synthes began as the Swiss companies Mathys and Straumann. These two companies produced the first AO products in the early 1960’s. In 1970, the first AO Vet Course in the United States was held at The Ohio State University. Synthes USA was formed in 1974 and began selling directly to veterinarians in the United States and Canada. These three companies have been merged to form Synthes, Inc., a global company serving both veterinary and human surgeons around the world. More on Synthes history…
