Ísteka

Ísteka is an Icelandic biotechnology company that specializes in the production of Pregnant Mare Serum Gonadotropin (PMSG), also known as equine Chorionic Gonadotropin (eCG). The company operates a vertically integrated model, overseeing the collection of blood from pregnant mares across Iceland and processing it in their specialized manufacturing facility to extract and purify the hormone. PMSG is a critical active pharmaceutical ingredient used globally in veterinary medicine to manage reproductive cycles and improve fertility in livestock such as pigs, sheep, and cattle. Ísteka is recognized as a major global supplier in this niche biopharmaceutical market.