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Yuyu Pharma Establishes UCLA Office to Accelerate U.S. Pet Industry Expansion
Yuyu Bio and Mervyn's Petcare, pet-focused subsidiaries of Yuyu Pharma, have opened a new office on the UCLA campus, strengthening the company's presence in the United States pet and animal health market.
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