by Amanda McDavid | Dec 13, 2024 | Viewpoints
A little over two years ago, Covetrus, one of the US’s big three animal health distributors, became a private company after the acquisition by funds Clayton, Dubilier & Rice and TPG Capital and we learned this week that another of the big three is also going...
by Amanda McDavid | Dec 6, 2024 | Viewpoints
I hope that most of our readers recall that I am one of the newest consultants to join the Brakke Consulting team and that I am in Brazil. So, sometimes I see things from a different hemisphere. I am also an individual who frequently engages in sports, which benefits...
by Amanda McDavid | Nov 22, 2024 | Viewpoints
Home Delivery as a Drop-Ship Business: A Growing Opportunity for Veterinary Practices Home delivery is much more than a convenient service for pet owners—it’s an opportunity for veterinary practices to drive in-house pharmacy revenue while streamlining operations....
by Amanda McDavid | Nov 15, 2024 | Viewpoints
For some reason this month seems to be a time of recollection for me. Perhaps it is because I recently heard about the untimely death of a gentleman that I hired into the animal health industry back in the 80’s who passed away suddenly. In any event, I keep recalling...
by Amanda McDavid | Nov 8, 2024 | Viewpoints
“Marcia, Marcia, Marcia!” If you’re a Baby Boomer, you know exactly what that means. “That’s sketch, that’s sus, that’s skibidi.” If you’re a Gen Z, you know exactly what that means. No cap. What’s the fuss? Gen Z is now 20% of the US population, continuing to grow –...
by Amanda McDavid | Nov 8, 2024 | Viewpoints
In September I attended the World One Health Congress- followed by the United Against Rabies Forum in Cape Town, South Africa. At the WOHC, there were 1,400 participants from 87 countries, and over 70 sessions containing 400 speakers and 600 scientific posters....
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