Bayer's association with South Africa can be traced back to the 1920's when Taeuber and Corssen were appointed agents for the German chemical company. Today Bayer (Pty) Limited is active in the healthcare, plastics, rubber, dye, fibers, pigment, polyurethane, coatings, consumer products, organic and inorganic chemicals, animal health and chemicals for agricultural sectors.

Head Office is situated in Isando, close to the Johannesburg International Airport, and the company has manufacturing facilities located in Rustenburg, Nigel, Isithebe, Merebank, Pietermaritzburg and Newcastle and a central warehouse in Denver, an industrial suburb of Johannesburg.

The Animal Health Division has, over the past two years, become a major player in the animal healthcare market in the country. The divisions' product range includes products for livestock, pets.

To be the recognised leader, focussed on supplying a select range of superior animal and services, exceeding customer expectations.