The Experts in Animal Health

Brakke Viewpoint April 26, 2024

This past Tuesday, April 23, the Federal Trade Commission announced that it intends to issue a “Non-Complete Clause Rule” with respect to employment contracts.  Such non-compete clauses generally prohibit employees from leaving an employer for a competitor for a...

Brakke Viewpoint April 19, 2024

Let’s face it, many of us have called or have been called team members after hours. A call before dark is one thing, but when’s the limit? California has proposed a “Right to Disconnect” law which calls for fines of $100 if your manager calls you after the latest hour...

Brakke Viewpoint April 12, 2024

I am writing this in the early days of April, but we are finishing now the period of what we call ‘March Madness’ for the college basketball championship tournament period. For me, one of the most exciting sports events of the year. It’s always especially interesting...

Brakke Viewpoint April 5, 2024

In the newspaper business, this would be called a “slow news day.”  Perhaps it’s a reflection of spring break season.  Or maybe many are distracted by the NCAA basketball tournaments.  Exciting stuff, eh?  Regardless, the items in today’s newsletter are important in...

Brakke Viewpoint March 29, 2024

What do you think of when you see a pig?  Do you start to salivate thinking about bacon, ham, a big juicy pork chop or a slab of ribs?  Rick Slayman, a 62-year old Massachusetts resident with end-stage kidney disease sees pigs as a potential ticket to a dialysis-free...

Brakke Viewpoint March 22, 2024

Finding value in your distribution partner – full circle A few weeks ago, we reported on the decision of Elanco to restructure their operations, with a shift in resources from farm animal to pet health operations. As part of this restructuring a reduction of 420...