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Brakke Consulting’s
Animal Health News & Notes for April 24, 2026
Copyright © Brakke Consulting
Editor: Christine Merle DVM, MBA, CVPM
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IN THE NEWS:
Earning News
Grey Wolf Animal Health (CA)
Nestle
Virbac
Company News
Acuitas Therapeutics
Anchor Ingredients
Antech
BiomEdit
Boehringer Ingelheim
Bond Pet Foods
Dr. Pol Clinical Nutrition
Genflow Biosciences
Gryphon Investors
Heartland Veterinary Partners
Instinct Science
MSD/ Merck (EU)
M2 Ingredients
Mixlab
Native Microbials
Nutrivert
Osmare
Patterson Equine
PetMeds
PetVIvo Holdings
Revival Animal Health
Rural King
Saanroo
Symrise
The Bird Bath
Vestland Pharma
Vetlen
Vet Set Go
Virbac
Zoetis
Animal Health News
Canada
EU
United Kingdom
United States
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Company Earnings Releases
- Nestleannounced its first quarter of 2026 with total sales of CHF21.3 B (US$09B), a decrease of 5.7% with foreign exchange movement having a 9.3% negative impact. Pet care showed organic growth of 2.7% globally with CHF4.4B (US$5.6B) in total sales. (company press release)
- Virbacreported a first quarter of 2026 revenue of €384M (US$53M) representing a 7.7% growth at CERS (constant exchange rate and scope). Growth in North America was highlighted with a 20.7% increase at CERS. (company press release)
- CA- Grey Wolf Animal Healthannounced its fourth quarter and full year 2025 results with full year revenue of CA$35.8M (US$17M), representing 33.3% YOY growth and gross profit of CA$19M (US$13.89M), representing 38.5% YOY growth. The company also announced an intention to change its name to Grey Wolf Health Corp as it has evolved to serve both human and animal markets in Canada. (company press release)
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Company News Releases
- Boehringer Ingelheim announced anew center dedicated to AI and machine learning in United Kingdom. (company press release)
- Zoetis announced the expansion of the capabilities of VetscanOptiCell becoming the first point-of-care analyzer to offer cellular hemoglobin concentration mean. (company press release)
- Virbac Corporationhas become Human- Animal Bond Certified. (com)
- PetVivoHoldings reported it has received a final installment of $1M private equity financing with the investor also securing an option to provide an additional $1.5M on or before June 15, 2026. (com)
- Antechhas partnered with Vet Set Go to launch an annual scholarship program supporting aspiring veterinary professionals. (com)
- PetMedsannounced a strategic partnership with Rural King to launch a pet pharmacy for its customers. (com)
- Heartland Veterinary Partners, a veterinary support organization backed byGryphon Investors, announced the appointment of Connor Lawrie as CEO, he has served as COO and President and will succeed Greg DeAtkine. (yahoo.com)
- Vetlen, an innovator in local drug delivery solutions, has signed a distribution agreement with Patterson Equine. (company press release)
- BiomEditannounced the issuance of foundation patents that support and protect the company’s lead product BE-101, a novel poultry biologic. (company press release)
- Nutrivert, a developer of non-antibiotic replacements for antibiotic growth promoters in livestock, announced it has completedthe first close raising $2.375M of its Series A-2 funding round of $6M. The round was led by Arrow Ventures, a global animal health investor. (org)
- Bond Pet Foods,a producer of recombinant animal proteins via precision fermentation, received an investment from Symrise, a German flavor and chemical company with an existing pet food portfolio. (com.hk)
- A new line of veterinarian-formulated, non- prescription specific nutritionalfood for dogs, Pol Clinical Nutrition, has been launched and will be exclusively available in Walmart stores and Walmart.com. (petage.com)
- Revival Animal Healthhas recalled several canine milk replacers due to variable levels of Vitamin D. (company press release)
- Saanroo, a wellness ingredient company, announced the publication of the resultsof a study of its human product Levagen+ on mobility, comfort and function in dogs and cats with joint pain. (com)
- M2 Ingredientsand Anchor Ingredients have partnered to expand functional mushrooms in pet foods, treats and supplements. (com)
- Native Microbialsannounced the appointment of Jason Benater as CEO succeeding former CEO and co-founder Mike Seely. (com)
- GenflowBiosciences, a biotech company focused on gene therapies for age-related diseases, has announced a strategic collaboration with Acuitas Therapeutics, a leader in lipid nanoparticle delivery system technology, to evaluate Genflow’s proprietary SIRT6 mRNA on Acuitas’ proprietary LPN platform. (com)
- Vestland Pharmais now Osmare and will launch its first product for salmon lice in the next year. (com)
- InstinctScience, a veterinary practice management platform and Mixlab, a full-service veterinary pharmacy, have partnered that allows practices to submit prescriptions directly to the pharmacy including full visibility from submission through fulfillment. (com)
- The BirdBath, an animal health information and insights company, has launched Terminal, a veterinary market intelligence platform. (yahoo.com)
- EU- The European Medicines Agency has recommended granting a marketing authorization in the EU for MSD’s NobivacNXT HCPchFeLV, the first veterinary vaccine in the EU using RNA technology. (europa.eu)
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Animal Health News
- US- CANINE COGNITIVE DYSFUNCTION SYNDROME- An international working group defined this syndrome and published its’ reportalong with diagnostic tools for veterinarians and pet owners. (org)
- US- NEW ASSOCIATION- The American Association of Credentialed Veterinary Technicians was launched. (com)
- US- LA ANIMAL SERVICES- the ASPCA and Best Friends Animal Society announced a joint, multi-year $14M initiative to improve the Los Angeles Animal Services. (com)
- US- PRICE FIXING- The Department of Justice is investigating if collusion amongst companies has led to price-fixing in both the cattle and egg markets. (com)
- US- KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY- Dr. Annette O’Connor has been named dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine effective August 2, 2026. (com)
- US- WORKPLACE INJURIES- Fear Free released a new white paperreporting a reduction in workplace injury rates in Fear Free Certified Veterinary Practices. (organization press release)
- CA- PUBLIC VETERINARY FIELD SERVICE- Canadian province, New Brunswick, is planning to phase out its government-funded large animal veterinary care service. (vin.com)
- EU- UPDATED RULES FOR PET TRAVEL- The EU Commission has updated their rules for non-commercial movement of pets in the EU. (ieu-monitoring.com)
- UK- OTC TREATMENTS- Several UK ministries are considering banning the sale of over-the-counter flea and tick products in a goal to reduce environmental contamination. (com)
- UK-ADVERSE EVENT REPORTING- A new digital service from the Veterinary Medicines Directorate to report adverse events associated with animal medicines will launch in May. (uk)
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Brakke Consulting Viewpoint
Recently, I traveled from my home in Florida to Tennessee to celebrate my aunt’s 96th birthday. During the long drive, I found myself thinking a lot about change and longevity. One thing my family has taught me in recent years is that you must be tough to make it into your 90s—and if you do, you’ve certainly witnessed a lifetime of change.
Leaving Florida, the heat already felt like mid‑summer. But as we drove north into the mountains, the world shifted to early spring—fresh green grass, budding trees, and cool air. Then one morning, we woke up to frost on the branches and freezing temperatures, a surprise I hadn’t packed for.
Change is expected, but it still manages to surprise us. The veterinary business is no different. People love their animals and will go to great lengths—and expense—to care for them. We continue to see approval of innovative products that give veterinarians new tools to help their patients. Yet at the same time, practices face pressure: clients’ budgets are stretched, and broader economic forces—fuel prices, tariffs, market volatility—affect both owners and clinics. Ambulatory veterinarians have watched their weekly fuel costs climb, and anyone who has traveled to a conference lately has felt the impact. Was this in your 2026 budget?
For me, the takeaway is simple: stay flexible, adapt to the changes, and enjoy the ride. And hopefully, live long enough to see even more of it.
Chuck Johnson, Senior Consultant
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