Animal Health News & Notes for December 31, 2021

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Brakke Consulting’s
Animal Health News & Notes for December 31, 2021

Copyright © Brakke Consulting
Editor: Lynn Fondon DVM MBA
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ANIMAL HEALTH NEWS & NOTES CELEBRATES
22 YEARS OF INDUSTRY NEWS

Wow – it’s hard to believe that 22 years has passed since we at Brakke decided that an industry-focused e-newsletter would be a good idea.  Our first newsletter was sent out in August of 1999 to about 200 subscribers.  As of December 15, we had over 6,700 active subscribers in more than two dozen countries, and many more readers view the newsletter online or see it forwarded from a colleague.

The industry has changed more than a little in the ensuing two decades.  The very first newsletter featured a “top 10” list that included the following: Merial; Pfizer; Bayer; Intervet; Fort Dodge; Novartis; Schering Plough; Elanco; Pharmacia & Upjohn; and Hoffmann-La Roche.  Who would have predicted back then that 9 out of 10 of those names would no longer be around in animal health 20 years later?!

Our first News & Notes was pretty brief compared to the newsletters in 2021, with only a half-dozen announcements.  It wasn’t easy to get news about our industry back then, and we felt we could serve an unmet need with a weekly news roundup.  Now, most of us are besieged with e-newsletters on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.  We hope that our weekly digest continues to be of value by presenting the week’s important news in a way that allows you, our readers, to effortlessly stay caught up on the industry.

Thanks for your readership, and we look forward to serving you for many years to come.

Lynn Fondon
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ACQUISITIONS, MERGERS, NEW COMPANIES:

January

• BarkBox and Northern Star Acquisitions merge and become publicly listed as BarkBox
• BrightPet Nutrition Group acquires MiracleCorp pet treats
• Dechra acquires distribution rights to Kindred Biosciences’ Zimeta (dipyrone injection)
• DW Healthcare Partners acquires Parnell Pharmaceuticals
• Franchise Group acquires Pet Supplies Plus from Sentinel Capital Partners
• Heska acquires Lacuna Diagnostics
• Laboratoire De Dermo-Cosmetique Animale launches US subsidiary Dermoscent
• Lanxess acquires Theseo
• Manna Pro Products acquires Bullymake dog subscription toys
• Neogen acquires Ireland-based Megazyme Ltd.
• Pet Supplies Plus acquires 40 Pet Value locations
• Pulse Veterinary Technologies (Branford Castle) acquires NeoPulse GmbH from Switalis
• Swedencare acquires Holden2 (PetMD brand products)
• TechMix acquires Immuno-Dynamics
• Troy Animal Healthcare acquires legacy Bayer parasiticides for large animals from Elanco in the Australian and New Zealand markets
• United Raw Pet Foods (Dane Creek Capital) acquires Growlies Pet Foods
• Vetoquinol acquires Drontal and Profender product families in Australia from Elanco

February

• Alltech and DLG Group form joint venture for livestock nutrition in Scandinavia
• DaySmart Software acquires Vetter Software
• Dechra licenses the marketing rights for Tri-Solfen and acquires a further 1.5% in Medical Ethics Pty
• Destination Pet acquires Exceptional Pets veterinary clinic and boarding/grooming chain
• EW Nutrition acquires Feed Quality and Pigments business from Novus International
• I.G. Capital acquires Brazil-based FVO-Brasilia Industria e Comercio de Alimentos
• IK Investment Partners acquires majority stake in Belgium-based Innovad Group
• Oak Hill Capital announces investment in American Veterinary Group
• Pawsitivity Pet Products acquires DogVills.com
• TA Associates acquires Mid America Pet Food

March

• Butterfly Network completes business combination with Longview Acquisition Group
• Farmers Business Network acquires Prairie Livestock Supply
• Inspire Veterinary Group announces formation of veterinary practice group
• Merck acquires Poultry Sense Ltd
• Novozymes acquires microbiome team & platform from Biota
• United Petfood acquires UK-based Cambrian Pet Foods
• Virbac acquires Itrafungol and Clomicalm brands from Elanco
• Whitebridge Pet Brands acquires Grizzly Pet Products
• Windpoint Partners acquires FoodScience Corporation

April

• Kemin acquires Proteus Industries
• Kemin becomes majority shareholder in Middle East-based MEVAC
• Manna Pro Products acquires Zupreem
• Pathway Vet Alliance acquires Vetspire practice management platform
• Patterson acquires Miller Vet Holdings
• Pet Food Experts acquires United Pacific Pet
• Swedencare acquires RxV Enterprises
• United Raw Pet Foods (Dane Creek Capital) acquires The Wilde Side Pet Boutique
• Vetpartners acquires UK-based VetUK

May

• Apax funds acquires Nulo pet food from existing investor group
• Bimeda acquires AquaTactics Fish Health
• Cadila Healthcare sells Zydus Animal Health to a MAAM-led consortium via a special-purpose vehicle in the name of Zenex Animal Health India
• General Mills acquires Tyson Foods’ natural pet treats business
• Kemin acquires Bio-Cide International
• KKR acquires New Zealand-based Natural Pet Food Group
• Mars Petcare increases stake in Vetsource to become the lead investor
• Truow Nutrition acquires Brazil-based Bigsal from HIG Capital
• Vetosine is launched by Stonehaven Incubate and Regenosing

June

• BRF SA acquires Brazil-based pet food company Hercosul
• Chasing Our Tails acquires Marsh Dog
• DCN Dx acquires PortaScience
• Elanco acquires Kindred Biosciences
• IDEXX acquires ezyVet
• Merck acquires Livestock Improvement Corp’s automation business
• Nuzoa acquires Spain-based Farma Vet Balear
• Outward Hound acquires Best Friends by Sheri
• San Group acquires Germany-based AniCon Labor

July

• Barentz International acquires Pestell Nutrition from Wind Point Partners
• Central Garden & Pet acquires D&D Commodities manufacturer of bird, small mammal and wildlife foods
• Covetrus acquires VCP
• Dairy Specialists acquires Priority Robotics
• National Veterinary Associates (NVA) acquires SAGE Veterinary Centers
• Nutreco acquires Nutrimin under its Truow Nutrition division
• Prosites acquires Lifelearn Animal Health
• Royal DSM acquires Midori USA
• Swedencare acquires Vetio
• Virbac acquires iVet pet food
• Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition acquires Ametza’s forage pellet business

August

• Cargill and Continental Grain form joint venture to acquire Sanderson Farms
• Edra Publishing acquires Canada-based Duck & Partners and CommuniVET
• Elanco acquires Tanovea from VetDC
• Elanco acquires The Cattle Classification & Sorting System from Performance Cattle Company
• GalaxyVet veterinary hospital group launches
• Hellman & Friedman acquires Zooplus
• JBS acquires Australia-based Huon Aquaculture Group Ltd
• Kinderhook Industries acquires Primal Pet Foods
• Legault Group acquires Canada-based Ren’s Pets
• Mid America Pet Food acquires Nature’s Logic
• National Veterinary Associates (NVA) acquires Ethos Veterinary Health
• NXMH acquires Whitebridge Pet Brands
• Partner in Pet Food acquires Poland-based Mispol SA
• VetsDigital, Vet Inflow and VetBoost merge
• Zoetis acquires Jurox

September

• ADM acquires 75% stake in PetDine, Pedigree Ovens, The Pound Bakery & NutraDine (P4 Companies)
• AGCO acquires Spain-based Faromatics
• Canela Capital acquires Prelude Dynamics
• CVC Capital Partners acquires majority stake in Medivet from Inflexion
• FoodScience acquires Pet Tech Labs (originally Pharma Chemie)
• FountainVest Partners acquires New Zealand-based Ziwi
• H&H International Group Holdings acquires Zesty Paws
• Heska acquires majority ownership in Biotech Laboratories USA from Biotech Holdings
• IVC Evidensia announced plans to merge with Canadian vet group VetStrategy
• Manna Pro Products acquires Dinovite
• Midmark acquires Shor-Line
• Neogen acquires CAPInnoVet
• Platinum Equity acquires Petmate
• Vimian portfolio company Nextmune acquires France-based Laboratoire de Dermo-Cosmetique Animale
• Westminster Pet Products, an AUA Private Equity Partners portfolio company, acquires Pet ’n Shape

October

• A&M Capital acquires Worldwise
• EQT AB acquires Zooplus AG
• JAB acquires Figo Pet Insurance
• JAB takes majority stake in Cardif Pinnacle pet insurance
• Platinum Equity acquires Cosmic Pet
• Swedencare acquires Fulfillment Advantage Ventures pet e-commerce logistics provider
• Vaxxinova acquires Newport Labs from Boehringer Ingelheim
• Vetrad acquires Synergy Veterinary Imaging Partners
• Zomedica acquires Pulse Veterinary Technologies

November

• Alpine Investors acquires Bocce’s Bakery through its platform Antelope
• Boss Pet Products acquires Frank Rowe & Son
• Caitec acquires VetPetBox
• Dechra acquires Sucromate Equine (deslorelin) from Thorn Bioscience
• Encore Vet Group acquires VetSupport
• FUJIFILM Europe acquires France-based DMV Imaging
• Heska acquires Germany-based VetZ GmbH practice management software
• Hester Biosciences acquires 50% of Tanzania-based Thrishool Exim
• JBS acquires control of Spain-based BioTech Foods
• Nuzoa acquires Spain-based Labopat
• Ouro Fino acquires Brazil-based Regenera Medicina Veterinaria Avancada
• Paine Schwartz Partner acquires a 50% stake in Hendrix Genetics from NPM Capital
• Sundew acquires Ireland-based MicroSynbiotiX
• VetPartners Group acquires UK-based Goddard Veterinary Group
• Vimian Group acquires UK-based Freelance Surgical
• Virbac acquires remaining 34% interest in Chile-based Centrovet

December

• 3M combines food safety business with Neogen to form a new company
• Diamond Pet Foods acquires J.M. Smucker’s private label dry pet food business
• Earthwise acquires Pet Pros
• Hygain acquires Arenus Animal Health
• Main Street Capital invests in Valley Vet Supply
• Neogen acquires Genetic Veterinary Sciences and UK-based Delf
• NovaQuest Capital Management acquires TechAccel’s stake in Covenant Animal Health Partners
• Royal DSM acquires Norway-based Vestkorn Milling
• SeQuent (parent of Alivira Animal Health) acquires Brazil-based Nourrie Saúde e Nutrição Animal Ltda
• Vimian Group acquires GlobalOne Pet Products

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PRODUCT LAUNCHES, APPROVALS, LICENSING DEALS:

January

• Anivive LifeSciences receives conditional FDA approval for oral Laverdia-CA1 (verdinexor) to treat lymphoma
• Antech Diagnostics launches FIRSTract Urine Culture Test
• Bimeda receives FDA approval for SelaSpot (generic selamectin) in dogs and cats
• Boehringer Ingelheim signs agreement with PetMedix to develop companion animal antibody therapeutics
• Boehringer Ingelheim signs agreement with Saiba Animal Health to develop monoclonal antibodies for companion animals using Saiba’s VPL vaccine platform
• ECO Animal Health receives FDA approval to add Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae to the label for Aivlosin
• GENEX and Nedap launch the GENEX HerdMonitor
• Merck launches Bovilis Nasalgen 3-PMH for cattle
• Neogen launches Reveal test to determine meat speciation
• Neogen receives FDA approval for ThyroKare (levothyroxine)
• Partner in Pet Food acquires Italy-based Landini Guinini
• Patterson Veterinary Supply announces partnership with Talkatoo software
• Pegasus Labs receives conditional FDA approval for KBroVet-CA1 (potassium bromide)
• Resero Genomics and Agric-Bioinformatics announce an alliance for beef cattle producers
• Skretting and Proteon Pharmaceuticals announce collaboration in aquaculture
• Vetoquinol and Orion Animal Health announce distribution agreements for various products
• VetriScience Labs launches VetriFLEX Feline Formula joint support supplement
• VetriScience launches Composure Long Lasting calming supplement for dogs
• Virbac and Phibro sign agreement for Phibro to market Virbac’s Tussilin (generic tulathromycin) in Canada
• Virbac and SymbioCellTech LLC sign agreement to develop SCT’s cellular therapy for diabetes
• Zoetis launches Poulvac Procerta HVT-IBD poultry vaccine

February

• Arthrex Vet Systems launches TPLO Locking Plate System orthopedic implants
• Bimeda launches Macrosyn (generic tulathromycin)
• Boehringer Ingelheim creates Pawru as a separate company within the Animal Health Business to encompass & expand its digital animal health platform
• Canopy Animal Health launches SurityPro CBD supplements for dogs
• Carus Animal Health licenses SpheriTech’s technology to develop topical veterinary products
• Ceva and INRAE announce a collaboration in animal health
• Chr Hansen creates the Pets Health & Nutrition branch of the company
• Dechra signs licensing, development & supple agreement with Akston Biosciences for its once-weekly insulin therapy for diabetic cats
• Elanco receives FDA approval for Increxxa (generic tulathromycin)
• Enso Discoveries launches Rebound PRP and PRF kits for dogs, cats, horses and cattle
• FUJIFILM launches its first complete VXR Veterinary X-Ray Room
• Hill’s launches Prescription Diet Derm Complete diet for dogs
• Imbed Biosciences enters distribution agreement with Jorgensen Labs
• Kemin launches KemTRACE Chromium-OR feed additive
• MyTelemedicine launches GoLexi veterinary telehealth platform
• Nationwide Insurance and Walmart launch a prescription program for pets
• Tractor Supply announces it is offering pet prescription services online, and veterinary advice on demand in the company’s app
• VetSuccess and AVMA announce partnership
• Virbac and Algenex SL announced a licensing agreement to develop a swine vaccine
• Zoetis receives EU marketing approval for Solensia (frunevetmab) monthly monoclonal antibody for osteoarthritis treatment in cats

March

• Bimeda receives FDA approval for KetoMed generic ketoprofen
• Chanelle Pharmaceuticals receives FDA approval for Animec Plus (generic ivermectin/clorsulon)
• Companion launches CompanionPro AI-powered dog trainer
• Creso Pharma signs distribution agreement with CERES Natural Remedies for anibidiol in the US
• Dechra signs licensing agreement with I-MED Pharma for hyaluronic acid dry-eye products
• Elanco launches NUPLURA PH+ cattle vaccine
• ElleVet Sciences launches EllePet CBD supplements for retail pet stores
• FERA Diagnostics launches AccuMast Plus mastitis culture test
• Kermode Biotechnologies licenses Aridis Pharmaceuticals’ vaccine platform for African Swine Fever candidates
• MYOS Corp signs distribution agreement with Patterson
• Vaxxinova receives USDA approval for Vaxxon SRP Pasteurella poultry vaccine

April

• Airvet partners with MWI as preferred veterinary telehealth provider
• Akorn Animal Health receives FDA approval for generic Dexmedetomidine injection
• DVMPro partners with MTMC Animal Health
• Elanco launches Elura (capromorelin) weight loss management treatment for cats
• Equine Amnio Solutions selects Covetrus as exclusive distributor for RenoVo equine allograft
• Home Again (Merck) and PTZ Insurance Agency partner to offer Pets Plus Us insurance
• Instinct Sciences launches Instinct EMR practice management platform
• Intervacc signs distribution agreement with Dechra for Strangvac strangles vaccine
• Kemin launches Paradigmox Green organic antioxidant
• Lintbells launches YuMove Advance 360 for Cat supplement
• MatMaCorp launches MY Real Time Analyzer diagnostic device
• SquarePet launches SquarePet VFS pet foods
• Syndaver launches synthetic feline surgical training model
• Vetoquinol launches Clevor (ropinirole)
• Walkin Pets launches Warrior Rear Harness
• Zoetis launches Librela (bedinvetmab) monthly monoclonal antibody for osteoarthritis in dogs in Europe

May

• Alltech launches Lifeforce brand of equine supplements
• Anivive signs distribution agreement with MWI for Laverdia-CA1 (verdinexor)
• Ascension Healthcare and Grand Meadows partner to launch NanoFlex topical joint support product
• CannaHorse launches Equilibrium Oral equine CBD supplement
• Cronus Pharma receives FDA approval for generic Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium Tablets
• DSM and Blonk Consultants launch Sustell AI platform for production animals
• Elanco launches Credelio (lotilaner) Cat
• Elanco launches ZoaShield (zoalene) for poultry
• Elanco signs agreement with EVAH Corp to develop feed additives and vaccines
• Iams and Adam & Eve/DDB launch NoseID app using nose-scanning smartphone tech to identify lost dogs
• ImpriMed launches test for chemo response prediction and immunophenotyping of canine lymphoma
• Patterson announces partnership with Vet Hero telemedicine platform
• Pet Releaf launches Sentesa hemp based supplements for dogs
• Petco Love launches a searchable database using pet facial recognition technology
• PetDx and Petco partner to launch OncoK9 liquid cancer biopsy
• Vet2Pet launches equine client engagement platform
• Walmart launches PRO+ vet-formulated private label dog and cat food line

June

• 20/20 Imaging launches Vetsmart digital imaging system
• Basepaws launches the Cat Dental Health Test
• Central Garden & Pet launches Opticalm diffuser for its Comfort Zone cat pheromones
• Chewy launches the proprietary Tylee’s brand of fresh & prepared pet foods
• FERA Diagnostics signs distribution agreement with VetriMax for UTid+ diagnostic test
• Just Kitchen launches proprietary Wow Chow brand of fresh, delivery-only pet food
• Kinetic Vet launches EquiShield FG for horses
• KRUUSE launches Buster Complete Collar recovery cone collar solution
• Lexagene partners with Ethos Discovery to expand the MiQLab System test offerings
• Merck launches Armatrex spray-on antimicrobial solution for livestock production facilities
• Norbrook launches Cefenil RTU (generic) for swine
• Porus GmbH signs sales and marketing agreement with Dechra for Porus One feline kidney supplement
• Shipt and Vitus Vet announce a partnership to bring same-day delivery of pet medications and products through VetShipRx
• Tetracore launches VetAlert FMDV RNA High Throughput Test Kit for FMD
• Torigen Pharmaceuticals signs distribution agreement with Victor Medical Company for its autologous cancer vaccine
• Vetoquinol launches Phovia light application to accelerate skin regeneration
• Zarasyl launches equine barrier cream
• Zoetis launches Pro-Stride APS, Restigen PRP and CenTrate BMA for the equine market

July

• Chanelle Pharmaceuticals receives FDA approval for Parasedge Multi (generic imidacloprid & moxidectin)
• Dermoscent launches ATOP 7 spot-on to soothe & repair allergic skin
• Feedworks USA launches Agolin Ruminant for dairy cattle
• Felix Pharmaceuticals receives FDA approval for generic carprofen chewable tablets and generic deracoxib chewable tablets
• FERA Diagnostics launches AccuStaph mastitis test
• Hill’s launches ActivBiome+ prebiotic technology as part of Prescription Diet range
• Lintbells launches YuCalm One-a-Day supplements for dogs
• Mars Petcare launches KARMA Balanced Nutrition brand of dog food
• Mella Pet Care launches a smart thermometer for pets for non-invasive temperature measurements
• Metlife launches Pet Insurance
• Mizner Bioscience and Clipper Distributing launch Nobatol veterinary phenobarbital
• Native Microbials launches Arkus Daily canine probiotic
• Neogen and Gencove sign agreement to offer SkimSeek gene sequencing technology
• Purina launches Pro Plan Calming Care Veterinary Supplement for cats
• Reichert Technologies launches Tono-Vera Tonometer
• VETCBD Hemp launches an equine-specific product
• VetDC receives full FDA approval for Tanovea (rabacfosadine) for canine lymphoma
• Vetoquinol launches Imoxi (generic imidacloprid & moxidectin) for Dogs
• Vetz Petz launches Antinol supplement
• Vidium Animal Health launches Spotlight ePARR test for canine lymphoma
• Virbac launches Cyclavance (cyclosporine oral solution)
• Whistle launches the Whistle Switch Smart Collar
• Wisdom Panel launches BCSYS dog breed detection system
• Zoetis receives FDA approval for Draxxin KP (tulathromycin & ketoprofen) for cattle

August

• Better Choice and Pet Supplies Plus partner to launch Halo Elevate pet food
• Cronus Pharma receives FDA approval for generic Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium Suspension
• Dassiet and OrthoPets collaborate to develop pet healthcare products
• Dechra receives FDA approval for generic carprofen tablets
• Earthwise Pet, Pet Stuff America, and Pet Stuff Franchising form strategic partnership
• Elanco launches Credelio Cat (lotilaner)
• Merck and Allflex launch the Whisper on Arrival Stethescope
• QBiotics and Virbac receive FDA approval for Stelfonta (tigilanol tiglate) treatment for mast cell tumors
• Target launches kindfull proprietary dog and cat food
• com launches VetsterRx Online Pharmacy

September

• Chewy launches PracticeHub veterinary marketplace
• CHOU2 Pharma launches CBD pet treats
• Chr Hansen launches a line of pet probiotics
• Dechra receives marketing & distribution rights to ProVet APC and BMC from Hassinger Biomedical
• Easote North America launches the MyLab X75VET ultrasound system
• Felix Pharmaceuticals receives FDA approval for generic enrofloxacin injection for dogs
• Freshpet launches Spring & Sprout vegetarian dog food
• GlobalVetLink introduces the Pet TravelPass
• KineticVet launches Bovi-Trace Drench
• Merck announces strategic partnership with EquiTrace
• Pet Supplies Plus begins offering prescription pet medications through a partnership with Vetsource
• PetSmart launches The Pharmacy at PetSmart

October

• Allflex launches UTT3S ear tag applicator
• American International Holdings launches Epiq Paws veterinary telehealth service
• Boehringer Ingelheim and Invetx sign agreement to develop monoclonal antibodies
• Butterfly Network launches Butterfly iQ+ Vet ultrasound
• Embark Veterinary launches DNA Test for Purebred Dogs
• Feedworks USA launches Agolin Ruminant feed additive
• Mars Petcare launches Greenies Dog Supplements
• Moichor launches image-based CBCs for dogs and cats
• Nationwide Pet Insurance launches VetHelpLine telehealth service
• PanTheryx launches ColostrumOne for calves
• Perdue Farms launches FlockLeader line of probiotics and supplements for backyard chickens
• Purina launches ProPlan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental
• Vetpawer launches Automated Virtual Assistant software
• Virbac and Jectas Innovators sign agreement to develop animal health vaccines
• Zinpro launches First Line of Defense poultry feed supplement

November

• Alpha Paw launches Genius Litter that changes color to alert pet owners to abnormal cat urine
• Boehringer Ingelheim launches Bovikalc Dry mineral supplement
• Ceva launches QTest for ruminants, a test for Q fever
• Dechra receives FDA approval for generic Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium Oral Suspension
• ELIAS Animal Health licenses Genelux Corp’s V-Vet1 animal health cancer candidate
• IDEXX launches Alertys OnFarm Pregnancy Test for cattle
• ioVet launches Healthy Gums dental water additive
• LexaGene finalizes MiQLab pneumonia panel for companion animals
• Nestle Purina PetCare launches Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental diet
• OrthoPets launches UPETS Total Limb Cast
• Royal DSM receives EU Marketing Approval for Bovaer methane-reducing feed additive for ruminants
• Smarty Pear launches Leo’s Loo Too app-connected & Alexa-enabled self-cleaning litterbox
• Sparhawk Labs receives FDA approval for generic Enrofloxacin 100 for use in cattle & swine, and generic florfenicol for use in cattle
• Tetracore receives USDA approval for VetAlert ASF virus DNA diagnostic test kit
• TheraVet renews and extends license with Graftys with new bone substitute
• Vetoquinol receives EU Marketing Approval for Felpreva spot-on parasiticide for cats
• Virbac receives FDA approval for Rac-45 Cattle (ractopamine)

December

• Aurora Pharmaceuticals receives FDA approval for Barrier for Cats (generic imidacloprid and moxidectin) in cats and ferrets
• Bimeda receives FDA approval for ProstaMate (generic dinoprost) for cattle
• Hallmarq launches the Standing Leg Equine CT
• Neo Bites launches a line of functional dog food toppers made from insect protein
• Nextmune and Angany sign agreement to develop vaccines for allergy and atopic dermatitis
• PlantForm Corporation and POSCO International sign agreement to commercialize Herbavac plant-based CSF vaccine
• Vetoquinol receives FDA approval for Tulaven 100 and 25 (generic tulathromycin) for cattle and swine
• Virbac receives FDA approval for TIA 12.5% (generic tiamulin) for swine and Tulissin 100 and 25 (generic tulathromycin) for cattle and swine, and launches Tulissin with partner Pharmgate