by Amanda McDavid | Mar 1, 2024 | Viewpoints
Aquaculture industry: A rising star in animal health The recent acquisition of Elanco’s aquaculture business unit by Merck (MSD) has sent shockwaves through the industry. The transaction’s value alone is noteworthy, but the underlying financial analysis...
by Amanda McDavid | Feb 23, 2024 | Viewpoints
This week I attended Viticus Group’s 96th WVC Annual Conference in Las Vegas. Like VMX earlier this year, the attendance was impressive and there was robust foot traffic in the Exhibit Hall. I spoke with several exhibitors, all of whom were extremely pleased...
by Amanda McDavid | Feb 16, 2024 | Viewpoints
Reading Animal Health News and Notes this week brings seminars to my mind. If you haven’t already done so, by all means sign up today for the Brakke 2024 Animal Health Industry Overview that will be conducted at the Western Vet Conference on Monday, Feb. 19 from...
by Amanda McDavid | Feb 8, 2024 | Viewpoints
February is National Pet Dental Month. Many of you have heard about this. Many actively promote it! The AVMA’s focus includes an instructional video, a photo contest, a veterinary tool kit, and more. There’s also a section designed for pet owners, describing various...
by Amanda McDavid | Feb 8, 2024 | Viewpoints
Two of the major industry trade shows take place in January: VMX and IPPE, both of which I was fortunate to attend. At the VMX, there was much enthusiasm and interest as the industry continues its evolution back to the ‘normal’ days post-COVID. Companies seem...
by Amanda McDavid | Jan 26, 2024 | Viewpoints
As Bob mentioned last week too, the vibe I am feeling is that 2024 is off to a strong start. There are good signs for the industry: inflation is down, a soft landing seems possible and the people in the industry seem positive. I wonder, however, if the industry...
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