This Week in Animal Health Product Launches, Veterinary Investments & AI Advancements

This Week in Animal Health Product Launches, Veterinary Investments & AI Advancements

Animal Health News and Notes · October 9, 2026
Editor: Christine Merle DVM, MBA, CVPM
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Earnings News

• Neogen reported its first quarter of fiscal year 2027 results with 6.5% growth to $222.8M with animal safety revenue growth of 4.2% and food safety revenue growth of 7.4%. (company press release)

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Brakke Consulting News
Upcoming Syndicated Studies – Early Order Discount Extended!

Trone Research and Consulting (TRC), in collaboration with Brakke Consulting, is pleased to announce two upcoming syndicated studies focused on Pain Management and Dermatology.Across the animal health industry, companies face common research challenges. But the cost of custom studies can quickly add up. TRC’s syndicated approach delivers shared insight at exceptional value. Designed specifically for the animal health industry, these studies will provide a comprehensive view of two important and rapidly evolving markets.

Each study combines insights from 400 U.S. veterinarians and 700 pet owners, connecting the clinical perspective with the real-world experiences of pet owners. This approach helps uncover where veterinarian and pet owner perspectives align and where they differ. The studies also aim to identify treatment behaviors, unmet needs, compliance challenges, and opportunities for future innovation.

The Pain Management Study, publishing in January 2027, will examine the changing osteoarthritis treatment landscape, including current treatment protocols, clinical decision-making, satisfaction, compliance, and openness to emerging therapies.

The Dermatology Study, publishing in April 2027, will explore the diagnostic journey, current treatment and brand dynamics, the pet owner experience, compliance and receptivity to future innovations.

Each report is $19,500 and includes a one-hour meeting with TRC to discuss findings and implications. Studies may be purchased individually or bundled together for $38,000—a savings of $1000.

Early-order discounts are also available. Orders for the studies placed by October 9th receive $1,000 off a single study ($18,500), $2,000 off the bundle ($36,000), or $500 off a single-audience version ($12,000), provided a PO is issued, or payment is received within 30 days of the order date.

To learn more about these studies or to place an order, contact Doug Barton.

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US Company News

• Boehringer Ingelheim announced the launch of a new double scored Snap-Tab Previcox (firocoxib) Chewable Tablet providing more precise dosing for a broader range of dogs. (company press release)
• Zoetis shared new peer-reviewed publication of a head-to-head laboratory study with its Simparica Trio and a competitor against a macrocyclic lactone (ML)-resistant heartworm isolate. (company press release)
• Elanco Animal Health and Purdue University broke ground for the One Health Research Institute at Indiana’s One Health Innovation District in Indianapolis, IN. (com)
• Purina Pro Plan Veterinary announced the opening of Purina Pro Plan Wellness Center at Utah State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. (company press release)
• Chewy launched a new version of its Chewy+ membership program at a lower fee of $59 per year. (com)
• Antech launched trūRapid Reader, a portable device that captures timed image results and integration into PIMS. (company press release)
• Nutramax Laboratories Veterinary Sciences introduced Consil Matrix and Consil Matrix Topical Cream for wound management in dogs, cats and horses. (company press release)
• Cronus Pharma launched Florfinasone Otic for the treatment of otitis externa in dogs. (company press release)
• Bimeda USA announced the launch of Macrosyn 25 (tulathromycin injection), a FDA-approved bioequivalent to treat and control swine respiratory disease in small pigs and bovine respiratory disease in suckling calves, dairy and veal calves. (company press release)
• Bora Biologics, a biologic contract development and manufacturing organization, and Protect Animal Health, an antibody-based solution animal health biotechnology company, announced a long term, multi-project collaboration to support monoclonal and bispecific antibody products. (daily-tribune.com)
• Genflow Biosciences reported its SIRT6 gene therapy results in aged dogs. (com)
• Endovia Health Science has been granted “minor use” status under the MUMS program for CannEpil. (com)
• DARO, a biotechnology company developing disease surveillance for the swine industry, announced the closing of a $2.5M funding round led by Grit Road Partners with Invest Nebraska and Nelnet. (com)
• Trupanion announced a partnership with Simon Cowell to raise awareness about the importance of protecting pets with pet insurance. (company press release)
• Digitail and American Animal Hospital Association released the 2026 Veterinary AI Study highlighting perceptions and use of AI in veterinary practices. (company press release)
• Invisible Fence Brand is celebrating 20 years of Project Breathe, its nationwide pet oxygen mask donation program. (company press release)
• Veterinary Management Groups has established a council to maintain continuity and current relevancy to the VMG-AAHA Companion Animal Chart of Accounts. (company press release)
• CatOnly’s flagship Stanley Marketplace location in Colorado will open with the Certified Peaceful End of Life Practice (CAETA) designation. (company press release)
• Reliance announced the launch of ClearVet, which helps animal health organizations confirm that the veterinarians that they do business with have active, valid licenses. (company press release)

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International Company News

• AU – Arrow Ventures is planning to raise US$125M in its first round to advance early-stage veterinary science into treatments. (dealroom.com)
• CA – Novel, an Ontario-based companion animal company, partnered with AIrvet, a provider of pet care benefits for employers. (company press release)
• NZ – Cadmus Animal Health announced the completion of its NZ$8M (US$4.48M) financing round, adding Digitalis Ventures, Arrow Ventures and Movac as new investors. (company announcement)
• UK/ IR – Elanco launched Eluracat (capromorelin) for the treatment of weight loss in cats with chronic kidney disease (CKD). (org)
• UK – The Sustainable Practice of the Future, a digital tool, developed by Inspiring Vet Care and Vet Sustain in collaboration with MSD Animal Health has launched and is available for free to practices. (com)

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Animal Health Industry News

• GLOBAL – The World Small Animal Veterinary Association released its updated 2026 Global Dental Guidelines. (organization press release)
• US – The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced ~$12.65M in available funding through the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives (DBI). (com)
• US – The Board of Pharmacy Specialties approved the development of a veterinary pharmacy specialty. (vin.com)
• US – The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research, the Pork Checkoff and industry stakeholders announced the $1.6M Pig Livability Project to find practical ways to reduce pig deaths. (com)
• US – Colorado State University celebrated the grand opening of its new $230M Veterinary Hospital and Education Complex. (com)
• US – The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine celebrated the groundbreaking for a new $94M laboratory at the large -animal campus, New Bolton Center. (com)
• US – The University of California at Davis will once again offer one-year Small Animal Rotating Internships for the 2027-28 academic year at the William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. The internships were last offered in 1980-1981. (college press release)
• US – A research publication has shown that dogs with cognitive disorders and humans with Alzheimer’s have similar brain patterns. (source.colostate.edu)
• US – A class action lawsuit has been filed against dairy cooperatives for engaging in an illegal scheme to constrain supply and raise consumer prices for dairy products. (com)
• PT – The first laboratory-confirmed human Orf infection was confirmed in Portugal. (org)
• UK – The University of Glasgow is leading a new initiative (PAMEC) that will focus on identifying emerging risks from mosquito and midge-borne diseases across the UK to guide national preparedness. (university press release)

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Brakke Consulting Viewpoint
Think Crowdfunding Stinks? Maybe Not for Animal Health.

Think crowdfunding stinks and is mostly for companies that could not raise money from “real” investors?

A lot of VCs and institutional investors seem to think so. And, frankly, crowdfunding has done plenty to earn that poor reputation. Over the past decade, too many companies raised money and then communicated poorly, failed to provide meaningful follow-up, or simply failed. Broad crowdfunding platforms have not helped. Put a pizza franchise, a consumer gadget and a potential cancer therapy next to each other, and it is hard to argue that investors are looking at a carefully curated investment marketplace.

But I increasingly believe we may be dismissing a useful financing tool because of how it has been used. Animal health is different.

Many innovative companies in our industry need $500,000 to $5 million to reach the next meaningful clinical, regulatory or commercial milestone. That can be too much for founders and traditional angels, but too small to attract efficient attention from many venture funds. Reg CF (the regulation that defines the rules for the crowdfunding space) happens to operate right in that gap.

And animal health has something else: millions of veterinarians, industry professionals and pet owners who already care deeply about the problems these companies are trying to solve.

The model I find compelling is not “crowd first.” It is good science → expert diligence → specialist investors → broader, educated participation. Some recent success stories in our space show that sophisticated capital and community capital can coexist.

Crowdfunding will not replace professional investors, nor should it. But for an industry that has complained for years about the shortage of early-stage capital, perhaps it deserves another look.

Read the full opinion paper here: https://brakkeconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Considering-Crowdfunding-Opinion-Paper-2026-10-08-FINAL.pdf

Alexis Nahama
Senior Consultant

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Your View
Last week, we asked how organizations are adjusting to the new talent marketplace. 32% reported no significant changes, while 32% rely more on personal networks. Another 27% are posting more broadly, 18% are using recruiters more frequently, and 5% are posting more specifically. But it still seems to us that people to people interactions are still the most important when it comes to hiring talented people.

This week:
This week, let’s see how many of our readers have investend in companies at a crowndfunding stage.

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