by Amanda McDavid | Aug 4, 2023 | Viewpoints
Pet owners like to shop around…and that’s ok. One of the leading big box retailers recently studied shopping habits of customers who regularly purchase pet products and discovered there seems to be no “one stop shop.” For example, Ms. Jones buys toys, treats and...
by Amanda McDavid | Jul 31, 2023 | Viewpoints
News out of Vietnam this week brings word of the first ever commercial sale of vaccine for African Swine Fever (ASF). Two new vaccines have been approved for use against this dreadful pathogen that was responsible for the deaths of as much as 25% of the global pig...
by Amanda McDavid | Jul 21, 2023 | Viewpoints
When it comes to timely hiring of top talent, we are not alone. We reported last year hiring time worsened for 59% of our industry colleagues, with less than 10% improving. And turnover increased vs. pre-pandemic and acceptance rates declining slightly. On the...
by Amanda McDavid | Jul 21, 2023 | Viewpoints
Recent announcements about some key leadership positions in animal health caused me to reflect on how well our industry is doing developing new leaders. When talent is brought in from ‘outside the shop’, or even outside the industry, it raises the question: Do...
by Amanda McDavid | Jul 7, 2023 | Viewpoints
My colleague, Jim Kroman, recently wrote about the confusing messages we receive regarding the state of the economy and inflation rates. While we hear inflation, which is the rate of price growth, is moderating, prices are now at a much higher level than they were...
by Amanda McDavid | Jun 30, 2023 | Viewpoints
What is the fastest growing pet product in the US? A case can be made for pet health insurance. The industry has been growing at more than 20% per year for more than 5 years. Revenues in 2022 were $3.5 billion, 23.5% higher than 2021, according to NAPHIA, the North...
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