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Brakke Consulting’s
Animal Health News & Notes for December 28, 2018
Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc.
Editor: Lynn Fondon DVM MBA
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ANIMAL HEALTH NEWS & NOTES CELEBRATES
18 YEARS OF INDUSTRY NEWS
We hope each of you has had a successful and prosperous 2018, and that 2019 will be full of new opportunities for you and your companies. Thanks to our many clients for utilizing our services during the year and making 2018 another successful year for Brakke Consulting.
In this last newsletter of 2018, we’ve listed some of the key events that occurred during the year for your review and files. It’s been a busy year and we see more of the same in 2019.
Ron Brakke
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ACQUISITIONS, MERGERS, NEW COMPANIES:
January
• American Veterinarian acquires Atlantic Coast Veterinary Conference
• Animal Supply Company acquires Bark to Basics
• Butterfly acquires Pacifico Aquaculture
• Cargill acquires Pro-Pet pet food manufacturer
• China-based New Hope Group acquires Australia-based Real Pet Food Co.
• Creso Pharma acquires Kunna Canada and its wholly owned Colombian subsidiary
• Croda International acquires Nautilus Biosciences Canada
• Dechra acquires Netherlands-based AST Farma and Le Vet
• Dechra acquires New Zealand-based RxVet
• Henry Schein acquires Brazil-based ABASE
• Henry Schein acquires eVetPractice
• Huvepharma acquires AgriLabs
• KKR & Co. acquires PetVet Care Centers from Ontario Teachers Pension Plan
• Mars Petcare acquires Genoscoper Laboratories
• Medical Marijuana Inc establishes Phyto Animal Health
• Meiji Seika acquires a 49% stake in Kaketsuken succession company, forming KM Biologicals
• Neovia acquires Epicore
• PetIQ. Inc. acquires Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC d/b/a VIP Petcare
• Worldwise Inc. acquires PetEgo LLC
• Zuke’s Pet Nutrition and Merrick Pet Care, both owned by Nestle Purina, are consolidated
February
• Bentley’s Pet Stuff acquires Green Pawz Pet Supply
• Bentley’s Pet Stuff acquires Muttz Pet Goods and Gifts
• Bentley’s Pet Stuff acquires Pooch N Paws
• Delivra Corp and Intervivo Solutions announce a joint venture to develop a therapeutic topical cream for sleep and anxiety for companion animals, and transdermal delivery of therapeutics for osteoarthritis pain
• General Mills acquires Blue Buffalo
• Mobile Veterinary Services Pet Care, a professional franchise network of housecall veterinarians, is launched
• Neovia acquires France-based Pilardiere group
• Petco acquires PetInsuranceQuotes.com pet insurance marketplace
• Royal DSM and Evonik announce a joint venture, named Veramaris, to develop EPA and DHA for the aquaculture market
• Vaxxinova acquires Brazil-based Laboratorio Biovet
• Vaxxinova acquires Epitopix
March
• Adams Specialty Products acquires the company assets of Vision Products Plus
• BioAdaptives Inc acquires Philco Animal Health
• Central Garden & Pet acquires the assets of General Pet Supply
• Church & Dwight acquires Passport Food Safety Solutions
• Kent Pet Group acquires Australia-based FibreCycle Pty Ltd
• Petmate acquires GAMMA2 pet food containers
• Tropichem Research Labs acquires TetraGenx
• Vida Nova Solutions is established to market antibiotic alternative products for animals
April
• Alivira Animal Health acquires Germany-based Bremer Pharma from Zydus Cadila
• BrightPet Nutrition Group acquires Phoebe Products
• CJ Foods acquires Lortscher Animal Nutrition
• Datamars acquires Simcro Ltd from Riverside Co.
• ECO Animal Health and Pharmgate form a joint venture under the name ECO-Pharm Ltd.
• EW Nutrition acquires 51% stake in Turkey-based ICON feed additive specialist
• Henry Schein announces plans to spin out its animal health business and merge it with and Vets First Choice to form Vets First Corporation as a publicly traded company
• J.M. Smucker acquires Ainsworth Pet Nutrition
• Marfrig Global Foods acquires 51% of National Beef Packing
• Mars Petcare acquires OptiGen
• Royal De Heus acquires Spain-based Piensos Unzue
• United Petfood acquires Netherlands-based Animal Lovers pet treats manufacturer
May
• Barkstrong acquires Wild Calling! Pet Foods
• Boss Pet Products acquires PetEdge
• Cinven acquires Hungary-based Partner in Pet Food
• Dane Creek Capital Corp. acquires Canada-based Naturawls Pet Products
• Le Coop federee acquires Standard Nutrition Canada
• Manna Pro Products acquires VetScience
• Nestle acquires France-based Wamiz digital media platform for pet owners
• Nestle Purina Petcare acquires UK-based Tails.com custom dog food company
• Nutreco acquires a 25% stake in India-based aquaculture data intelligence company Eruvaka
• Rakuten acquires pet insurance company MottoGyutto Small Amount & Short Term Insurance
• Zoetis acquires Abaxis
June
• Agrovet Market Animal Health acquires Peru-based Pharmadix Laboratories
• BioZyme acquires Cogent Solutions Group
• Boehringer Ingelheim announces the addition of Newport Laboratories to its animal health business unit
• Dane Creek Capital acquires Canada-based Spring Meadows Natural Pet Food
• Identity Pet Nutrition is formed to market canned dog and cat food diets
• Mars Petcare acquires EU-based AniCura veterinary services provider
• Mars Petcare acquires UK-based Linnaeus Group veterinary services provider
• Neovia acquires a majority stake in Nigerian premix manufacturer Hi Nutrients
• Patterson Veterinary and Cure Partners form Technology Partner Innovations to launch NaVetor practice management software
• Tenth Avenue Commerce acquires a majority interest in Horseman’s Pride pet toys business
• Wagz acquires Petzila
• Williamsville Sears Management acquires 70% of Nigeria-based Turner Wright animal health
• Wind Point Partners acquires Pestell Group
July
• ADM acquires Neovia and Probiotics International Ltd
• Bovie Medical Corp divests its core business segment to Specialty Surgical Instrumentation
• Charlee Bear Products acquires Hound and Gatos canned pet food manufacturer
• IDEXX acquires Smart Flow patient workflow management system
• ImmuCell divests assets related to its diagnostic test for Cryptosporidium in drinking water to TCS Biosciences
• Nutreco acquires a minority share in Israel-based ViAqua aquaculture business
• Outward Hound acquires Wholesome Pride pet treats company
• R2P Pet acquires Ultra Paws dog accessories manufacturer
• Royal Agrifirm acquires Special Nutrients
• Royal De Heus acquires Serbia-based Komponenta
• Wedgewood Pharmacy and Diamondback Drugs merge
August
• Antelliq acquires Germany-based Agrident
• Brazil-based Union Agener acquires Elanco’s Posilac business
• Cannabis Strategic Ventures acquires a controlling interest in Asher House Pet CBD Brand
• Eli Global acquires Stratford Animal Health
• Huvepharma acquires T-HEXX Animal Health
• Kemin acquires an equity position in Aptimmune Biologics, giving Kemin exclusive rights to Aptimmune’s vaccine technologies outside the US
• KM Biologicals is launched after asset transfer from Kaketsuken
• MorphoSys spins out adivo to develop monoclonal antibodies for companion animals
• Neogen acquires Clarus Labs
• Nordic Petfood merges with United Petfood
• Outward Hound acquires Charming Pet dog toy manufacturer
• Toto Pet Insurance is launched, and will be administered by PetPartners Inc.
• VisioCap announces an investment in Healthy Treats Inc.
• Zoetis acquires a manufacturing facility in Ireland from Bimeda
September
• Arbor Investments acquires Mars Petcare’s US-based Exclusive Brands private label pet food business and renames the business Red Collar Pet Foods
• Balchem acquires Italy-based Bioscreen Technologies
• Carr’s Group acquires UK-based Animax trace element supplement supplier
• CloserStill Vet US LLC acquires Wild West Veterinary Conference and Chicagoland Veterinary Conference
• Dairy.com acquires Data Specialists Inc.
• Elanco completes an IPO
• Hollywood Feed acquires Rucker Pet
• Huvepharma acquires the animal health business of Neovia
• Neogen acquires Livestock Genetic Services
• Neovia acquires Ecuador-based Balnova
• Vetdis acquires Animalcare’s Medini wholesaling division
• Vetoquinol acquires a majority interest in UK-based Farmvet Systems Ltd
• Vetsource acquires majority interest in Canada-based VetSuccess
• Wagz acquires Smart Pet LLC’s Link AKC smart collar
October
• American Vanguard acquires remaining interest in TyraTech
• Benchmark acquires Videntis
• Darling Ingredients acquires Triple-T Foods Arkansas
• Datamars acquires majority interest in the Tru-Test business
• Dechra acquires Brazil-based Laboratorios Vencofarma do Brasil
• Dechra acquires New Zealand-based Caledonian Holdings equine supplier
• Hill’s acquires Vetrax wearable sensor technology from AgLogica Holdings
• Manna Pro Products acquires Response Products, makers of Cetyl M
• NAVC regains ownership of VetFolio
• Outward Hound acquires Planet Dog
• Paine Schwartz Partners makes a strategic investment in MS Biotech Holdings
• Radio Systems Corp acquires Motivation Design LLC
• Rohatyn Group acquires Romania-based Pet Product SRL and Slovenia-based MIMAJA d.o.o.
• Royal De Heus acquires Indonesia-based Universal Agri Bisnisindo animal feed supplier
• Waud Capital Partners forms Heart + Paw pet care services platform
• Wilbur-Ellis Feed acquires Ameri-Pac Inc.
• Zinpro acquires Paragon Specialty Products and CouvLotta
November
• Brief Media acquires Pharmavet, creator of Plumb’s Veterinary Drug Handbook
• Evonik acquires a minority stake in Netherlands-based In Ovo
• Evonik acquires Belgium-based Porphyrio NV
• Permira acquires 50% of Grobest
• Pet Food Experts acquires Monarch Pet Products
• PetIQ acquires HBH Enterprises LLC
• Petmate acquires Gen7Pets
• Versele-Laga acquires Higgins Premium Pet Foods
• Vos Bio-Tech is formed to buy Elanco’s animal vaccine facility in Iowa
December
• August Equity supports the management buyout of Hallmarq Veterinary Imaging Ltd
• Merck acquires Antelliq from BC Partners
• Neovia acquires Colombia-based Biomix
• Permira acquires Jayhawk Fine Chemicals from Evonik
• Pestell Group acquires BPV Environmental
• Phibro acquires Israel-based KoVax Ltd
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PRODUCT LAUNCHES, APPROVALS, LICENSING DEALS:
January
• Abaxis receives USDA approval for VetScan FLEX4 Rapid Test for heartworm antigen, Lyme, Ehrlichia and Anaplasma
• Animal Supply Company acquires exclusive distribution rights to Holistic Hound cannabidiol products for dogs
• Aratana Therapeutics and Elanco receive EU marketing authorization for Galliprant
• Aratana Therapeutics receives a conditional USDA license for Canine Osteosarcoma Vaccine, Live Listeria Vector for treatment of dogs with osteosarcoma.
• Dechra signs agreement with Premune to add Redonyl Ultra to its dermatology portfolio
• EcoShell acquires marketing rights from Blue Buffalo for Naturally Fresh Cat Litter
• Elanco and Innoventure announce a strategic alliance to develop technologies for animal health
• Elanco receives FDA approval for Credelio flea & tick treatment for dogs
• IDEXX launches the Catalyst SDMA Test
• Nutramax Labs Veterinary Sciences launches Quinicarn L-carnitine Supplement for cats and dogs
• Petco adds The Pet Vet hospitals to its in-store veterinary services
• Petrics launches the Smart Pet Bed, Activity Tracker, & pet health & nutrition app
• Portacheck launches IgGCheck on-farm passive transfer test for calves
• Prevtec Microbia receives USDA approval for Coliprotec F4 vaccine against post-weaning diarrhea in pigs
• Skyline Vet Pharma licenses Lumosa Therapeutics’ extended-release analgesic injection for pain management in companion animals
• Tomlyn launches L-Lysine Gel for cats and Natural Pet Pharmaceuticals Yeast Control for Dogs
• Virbac receives FDA approval for Iverhart Max Soft Chews
• Zoetis receives 1-year duration claim for Vanguard Rapid Resp 3 canine intranasal vaccine
• Zomedica licenses Celsee Inc.’s liquid biopsy platform for use by veterinarians as a cancer diagnostic
February
• ADM Animal Nutrition launches Proplex T
• Baycom Diagnostics launches A1CARE (A1C) diabetes test for cats and dogs
• Ceva launches Adaptil Junior for puppies
• Datamars launches Identifast UHF and ReFeeder visual tag for livestock identification
• Elanco licenses Ab E Discovery’s egg antibody to support gut health of poultry
• LifeLearn launches Sofie digital reference library
• M3DICINE Inc launches the Stethee AI-enabled stethoscope system
• Merck launches Banamine Transdermal for cattle
• Merck launches Revalor-XH for use in feedyard heifers
• Merial and Boehringer Ingelheim launch Recombitek Oral Bordetella vaccine
• Norbrook receives FDA approval for Eprizero (generic topical eprinomectin) for cattle
• Nutramax Labs Veterinary Sciences launches Panzquin pancreatic enzyme plus cobalamin
• Patterson Veterinary launches Market Hound automated marketing solution for vet clinics
• PortaCheck launches Rainbow Calf Scours on-farm test
• Purina launches Pro Plan Veterinary Diets NF Kidney Function diets for cats
• Sonoma Pharmaceuticals launches MicrocynVS family of healthcare products
• Stony Hill Corp launches TherPet CBD-based product line for pets
• Vet Innovations launches PortionProRx automatic pet feeder
• Vet Online Supply Inc launches VOS Pro herbal formula for canine athletes
• Y-TEX Corp launches TRI-ZAP Insecticide Ear Tags for cattle
• Zoetis launches Carysta HVC chemistry diagnostic instrument for high-volume vet practices
March
• Aratana Therapeutics announces collaboration with AskAt
• Blue Buffalo launches Blue Natural Veterinary Diet Novel Protein – Alligator diet
• Boehringer Ingelheim launches Ingelvac Provenza swine influenza vaccine
• ExeGi Pharma launches Visbiome Vet probiotic for dogs
• InClover launches BioRadiant skin and coat supplement and BioResiliant allergy supplement
• Kinetic Vet launches Pentosan Polysulfate to support urinary bladder health
• Orivet announced the Weight and Obesity Prone DNA test for dogs
• PetIQ announces the opening of 20 veterinary services clinics in Walmart stores
• Wedgewood Pharmacy and Vetsource announce partnership
• Zoetis announces the addition of 3 calf wellness trait tests to its Clarifide Plus genomics service
• Zoetis launches Fostera Gold PCV MH porcine circovirus vaccine
April
• Boehringer Ingelheim announces a long-term license agreement with Leukocare for veterinary diagnostics
• CannTrust Holdings announces an agreement with Grey Wolf Animal Health to develop cannabis products for pets
• Dechra launches Redonyl Ultra Soft Chews
• DSM launches Rovimix HyD Solution for swine
• Elanco and PharmAust sign an agreement to develop monepantel to treat cancer in dogs and cats
• IDT Biologika announces the European launch of a third-generation version of Rabitec oral rabies vaccine
• Merck launches IDAL 3G needle-free intradermal delivery device and IDAL Way 5-antigen vaccines for use in swine
May
• Alltech launches Viligen prebiotic and mineral supplement for pigs
• Amazon launches a proprietary line of pet products under the brand name Wag, beginning with dog food
• Boehringer Ingelheim receives FDA approval for Semintra to control systemic hypertension in cats
• DermaZoo launches TrisDent Treats for Dogs
• Kindred Biosciences receives FDA approval for Mirataz transdermal ointment for appetite enhancement in cats
• MBio Diagnostics and Heska announce a licensing agreement for MBio’s LightDeck platform
• Neogen launches Fly-Die Ultra equine fly protection product
• Orion Animal Health receives EU approval for Clevor eye drops for induction of vomiting in dogs
• PBD Biotech announces the global launch of its bovine tuberculosis test
• Petco announces a partnership with JustFoodForDogs to offer fresh, small-batch, human-grade food for dogs
• VetBiotek launches VetOMEGA 950 supplement for joint and skin health in dogs
• VetMeasure announced the launch of MeasureOn Harness for dogs
• Virbac launches bacon-flavored Iverhart Max Soft Chews
• Zoetis licenses Anatara Lifesciences’ Detach, a non-antibiotic diarrhea treatment for livestock and horses
• Zomedica Pharmaceuticals announces an agreement with Seraph Biosciences to develop and market a veterinary point-of-care diagnostic
June
• Antelliq launches SenseTime Beef, a digital monitoring solution for beef cattle
• Cargill Animal Nutrition launches NutreBeef Safe-Guard Dewormer Mineral
• Ceva and Wageningen Bioveterinary Research announce a collaboration to develop veterinary vaccines
• Elanco receives USDA approval for Prevacent PRRS vaccine
• Merck launches Sequivity Technology to create herd-specific vaccine solutions
• Merck receives EU approval for Bravecto Plus spot-on antiparasitic for cats
• MYOS RENS Technology launches MYOS Canine Muscle Formula supplement for dogs
• Nylabone launches Healthy Edibles Biscuits
• Protégé Biomedical launches the ClotIt Vet Hemostatic Clinic Pack
• Sharp Corp. introduces the Pet Care Monitor smart litterbox in Japan
• TraumaFX launches K9 Diesel canine medical simulator
• Unisys Corporation launches Digi-Pet pet vitals monitoring system for pets in transit
• Zoetis and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals announce a 5-year collaboration for VelocImmune monoclonal antibody technology
• Zoetis launches Fostera Gold PCV porcine circovirus vaccine
July
• AgriLabs launches KLEBVax SRP vaccine to prevent Klebsiella mastitis in dairy cattle
• Bayer and Mitsui Chemicals Agro announce a global license agreement to develop novel parasite prevention products
• Blue Buffalo launches W+M Weight Management & Mobility Support therapeutic diet for dogs
• Boehringer Ingelheim launches Centragard for heartworm prevention and intestinal worm control in cats
• CannPal Therapeutics and Eurofins Animal Health announce an agreement to develop cannabis-derived pain therapeutics for cats
• Chewy.com launches Chewy Pharmacy online pharmacy
• Petco launches Petcoach pet store concept
• Thermo Fisher Scientific launches VetMAX MastiType Micro4 and Myco8 multiplex qPCR kits for detecting mastitis-causing bacteria in milk
• Virbac launches Veggiedent FR3SH Tartar Control Chews for dogs
• Western Laboratories launches Plaque Re-lease oral hygiene product for dogs and cats
• Zinpro launches TruCare Essentials supplements for dogs
August
• Aratana Therapeutics receives FDA approval for use of Nocita to provide regional post-operative analgesia following feline declaw surgery
• Bayer and Piedmont Animal Health receive FDA approval for Baytril Soft Chew Tablets
• Modern Veterinary Therapeutics receives FDA approval for Revertidine generic for reversing dexmedetomidine and medetomidine in dogs
• Nexderma launches Stem Gel and Silvet Spray dermatological products
• Pfizer suspends delivery of injectable opioids to veterinary customers
• Piedmont Animal Health announces an agreement with Perrigo to develop generic drugs for companion animals
• TechAccel and Reliance Animal Health Partners announce a partnership to bring animal health innovations to market under the name Covenant Animal Health Partners
• Tomlyn launches Chrysanphyton equine supplement to support circulation and vascular function
• Virbac licenses QBiotics Group’s canine anticancer pharmaceutical, tigilanol tiglate
• Zoetis launches Core EQ Innovator equine vaccine with 5 core disease antigens
September
• Anivive Lifesciences licenses an antiviral compound for FIP from Kansas State University
• Aurora Pharmaceutical launches CocciAid Oral Solution for treatment of coccidiosis in poultry
• Bayer licenses NeuroCycle Therapeutics’ compounds to develop treatments for atopic dermatitis and other drugs targeting the central nervous system
• Merck launches Prime Pac PRRS RR swine vaccine
• Pharmgate and Devenish Nutrition announce a partnership to bring Pharmgate’s products to the US poultry industry
• The American Animal Hospital Association and Pet Plan partner to offer the AAHA Pet Health Insurance Program
• Thermo Fisher Scientific launches VetMAX MastiType Multi qPCR kits for detecting 15 mastitis-causing bacteria and an antibiotic resistance gene in milk
• Zoetis receives approval for Cytopoint’s use in treating allergic dermatitis
October
• AgriLabs launches a conditionally licensed vaccine for prevention of pinkeye caused by Moraxella bovoculi in cattle
• Allflex Livestock Intelligence launches Young Stock health monitoring solution for young calves and SenseHub integrated cow monitoring solution
• Cargill launches CattleBot robotic solution for moving cattle
• Companion Animal Health and Nanospectra Biosciences announce a partnership to treat canine mast cell tumors
• Kemin and Micronutrients USA partner to launch IntelliBond VITAL 5 CR trace mineral feed supplement
• LexaGene Holdings launches LX2 Beta Prototype small-footprint PCR based technology
• Merck launches IDAL 3G Twin, needle free intradermal device with two injector heads
• Royal Canin launches Pill Assist pill disguise treats, compatible with several Royal Canin therapeutic diets
• Zoetis licenses patents for African Swine Fever vaccine from USDA-ARS
November
• Advanced Animal Diagnostics and Zoetis sign an agreement to bring QScout MLD technology to markets outside the US.
• Assisi Animal Health and Sleepypod launch Assisi Loop Lounge
• Baycom Diagnostics launches A1Care (A1C) diabetes test for horses
• Boehringer Ingelheim launches Lockout teat sealant for dairy mastitis prevention
• Ecoplanet launches Sx Calf Oral Electrolyte and Nutritional Supplement
• Elanco announces an R&D collaboration with Novozymes to develop nutritional health products for cattle
• Elanco receives FDA approval for Experior medicated feed article which, when fed to beef cattle, results in less ammonia gas released as a byproduct of their waste
• Jurox launches multidose Alfaxan anesthetic
• Lifelearn announces a partnership with Gingr online appointment & customer management solution for dog services businesses
• Neovia and TargEDys announce a partnership to explore weight control in dogs
• Nutreco and fodjan enter a global partnership
• Petco and Express Scripts announce a strategic alliance to deliver pet medications directly to pet owners
• Phyto Animal Health signs distribution agreement with Liiv Organics for CBD products
• Zinpro launches ProPath performance mineral range
• Zoetis launches Smartbow cow monitoring system
• Zoetis receives FDA approval for Revolution Plus for cats
• Zomedica licenses Qorvo Biotechnologies’ piezo-electric bulk acoustic wave sensor to develop diagnostics for dogs and cats
December
• Agrivida and Kerry Animal Health & Nutrition to commercialize Grainzyme phytase feed additive for poultry
• Antelliq launches Amino dog activity and behavior monitor
• Apiam Animal Health announces a partnership with Gansu Charming Sheep Breeder Company to develop new sheep breeds in China
• Bayer announces a license agreement with ParaTheraTech to develop a cryptosporidiosis treatment for food producing animals
• Boehringer Ingelheim receives FDA approval for Pexion (imepitoin) for treating noise aversion in dogs
• Boehringer licenses Global Stem Cell Technology’s Arti-Cell Forte treatment for lameness in horses
• ECO Animal Health signs licensing agreement with Agrinnovation and Yissum Research Development Company for a long-acting florfenicol for swine
• Evonik and Viand sign a strategic cooperation agreement regarding probiotics and enzymes
• Kane Biotech launches 4 new bluestem dental products
• Nestle Purina Petcare launches Pro Plan Veterinary Supplements Calming Care for dogs
• Simplyhealth and Felcana announce a strategic partnership
• Vetology Innovations launches Vetology AI
• Vetoquinol launches pH-notix ear cleanser and wax remover for pets
• XpertSea launches data collection platform for the aquaculture industry
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