by Amanda McDavid | Jul 31, 2026 | Viewpoints
Recently at an internal company event, I had the opportunity to hear a keynote speech from Sarah Furness, a former combat helicopter pilot for the British army. Her presentation was very impressive, and there were a lot of takeaways to think about. One that resonated...
by Amanda McDavid | Jul 24, 2026 | Viewpoints
The veterinary clinic pharmacy has gained a new competitor with the announcement that CVS pharmacies are getting into the pet medication business. CVS stores will begin filling prescriptions for many pet products, including parasiticides, dermatology products, pain...
by Amanda McDavid | Jul 17, 2026 | Viewpoints
In last week’s Viewpoint, I reviewed the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) reforms for the veterinary sector and ended with a comment about trust — it’s not a vague sentiment made on my part. The CMA found that fewer than 50% of clients at...
by Amanda McDavid | Jul 10, 2026 | Viewpoints
Like a lot of our readers, I consider myself a free-market guy. Let the market decide, keep the government out of markets, and that free and open competition for consumers is good. So, when I read recent articles written about the United Kingdom’s Competition and...
by Amanda McDavid | Jul 3, 2026 | Viewpoints
When Paul Revere rode his horse to warn of the British arrival to spark the American Revolutionary War, the horse was a vital part of every aspect of the colonies. As the new country forged its way, that dependency continued for another 175+ years until cars, roads...
by Amanda McDavid | Jun 26, 2026 | Viewpoints
Supporting Early-Stage Animal Health Innovation The launch of Elanco Ventures, along with recent investments by Veterinary Angel Network for Entrepreneurs (VANE), are a welcome boost for early-stage innovators in animal health. This stage is often one of the toughest...
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