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This Week in Animal Health: Neogen Reports Flat 1st Quarter Sales
*********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for October 10, 2025 Copyright © Brakke Consulting Editor: Christine Merle DVM, MBA, CVPM *********************************** IN THE NEWS: Earnings News ImmuCell Neogen Company News Alltech Bimeda Animal Health Brown Stone Capital Limited Central Garden & Pet Chewy Health CJ Feed & Care CowManager De Heus Elanco Jaguar Animal Health MiDog Animal Diagnostics Petplan (UK) Pawsible Ventures Radimal Snoretox Terravet Terramed Animal Health News United States *********************************** Earnings News Releases The unaudited sales results for ImmuCell Corporation’s third quarter of 2025 were released. While in the third quarter sales versus previous year showed an 8% decrease, the year to date sales reflected a 7% increase versus the previous year. (company press release) Neogen released their first quarter 2026 (ending August 31, 2025). Core revenue of $209.2 million was achieved in the first quarter. When excluding completed divestitures, discontinued product lines and impact of foreign currency translation it reflects a 0.3% increase over the prior year same quarter. Recent implementation of cost initiatives including reduction in headcount has led them to maintain their full year outlook. (com) *********************************** Company News Releases A U.S. District Judge dismissed federal antitrust claims in a proposed nationwide class action lawsuit accusing Elanco of monopolizing to fix prices and restrict competition for flea, tick products by pressuring pet specialty retailers
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October 10, 2025
This Week in Animal Health: FDA Grants Zoetis First Conditional Approval for New World Screwworm Treatment
*********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for Copyright © Brakke Consulting Editor: Christine Merle DVM, MBA, CVPM *********************************** IN THE NEWS: Brakke Consulting News Equine MegaStudy VI– last week for early-order discount Brakke Search – We want to hear from you! Company News Avare Biotech Cytophage Dentalis Animal Health Elanco Greencross (AU) Heartstrings Pet Hospice ImmuCell Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice Lupa Pets Midwest Veterinary Supply Midwest Veterinary Supply (mClub) MWI Animal Health ScribbleVet Synchrony Vetology Vetopia (UK) Zenapet Zoetis (US) Zoetis (EU) Animal Health News Africa India World Small Animal Veterinary Association United States *********************************** Brakke Consulting Trone Research Equine Mega Study VI – Early Order Discount Extended The Equine MegaStudy VI is the most comprehensive resource on horse owner spending and behavior available in the U.S. equine industry. Fielded in 2025, this updated study provides deep insights into what influences owner preferences, their brand loyalty in product use, and how product use has evolved over the past five years. 1,000 U.S. horse owners surveyed Covers 450+ brands across 20+ product categories Tracks spending, product use frequency, and brand trends Includes media consumption, purchasing channel preferences and trends, and decision influences Expanded insights on regenerative medicine and joint therapy, and more New This Year – Health and fitness technology, financial tools, and management of chronic disease The cost of
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October 3, 2025
This Week in Animal Health: FDA Updates Elanco’s Zenrelia Label
*********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for September 26, 2025 Copyright © Brakke Consulting Editor: Christine Merle DVM, MBA, CVPM *********************************** IN THE NEWS: Brakke Consulting News Brakke Search – Director of Quality Assurance (USDA) Company News AA Biotek ( PHIL) ADM Alltech Dechra (UK) Elanco Gallant Jaguar Health Lonza Mars (EU) Merck (CA) PetVivo Animal Health RION Virbac (EU) WEDterinary Zomedica Animal Health News Australia Brazil Mexico Russia United States *********************************** Brakke Consulting Director Quality Assurance (USDA) Are you a QA expert with strong USDA experience? Do you flourish in a small, informal environment where you roll up your sleeves on groundbreaking new projects in a brand new, state-of-the-art facility? Are you attracted to an up-and-coming company that offers a competitive compensation package including equity, and a comfortable but focused work environment? If so, we’d like to talk to you! Our client is hiring now. This is an onsite position located in Shreveport, LA, a great way to make an impact in the company and industry. For more information, contact Jeff Santosuosso *********************************** Company News Releases Based on supplemental scientific data, the FDA provided an update to Elanco’s Zenrelia label, removing the risk of fatal vaccine-induced disease from modified live virus vaccine from the labeling. ( elanco.com) Elanco and WEDterinary have entered a partnership to explore ways to
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September 26, 2025
Animal Health News & Notes for September 19, 2025
*********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for September 19, 2025 Copyright © Brakke Consulting Editor: Christine Merle DVM, MBA, CVPM *********************************** IN THE NEWS: Brakke Consulting News Equine MegaStudy VI- Pre Order Now! Earnings News General Mills Company News Boehringer Ingelheim Citi Pharma Limited D.A.W. Systems Digital Empathy dsm-firmenich Genflow Modern Animal Pegasus Laboratories Revival Animal Health Pharmacy Sai Life Industries Veterinary Pharmaceutical Solutions Zoetis (EU) Zomedica ZyVet Animal Health Animal Health News United States *********************************** Brakke Consulting The most comprehensive look into U.S. horse owner purchasing behavior and trends—2025 Edition The Equine MegaStudy VI is the most comprehensive resource on horse owner spending and behavior available in the U.S. equine industry. Fielded in 2025, this updated study provides deep insights into what influences owner preferences, their brand loyalty in product use, and how product use has evolved over the past five years. 1,000 U.S. horse owners surveyed Covers 450+ brands across 20+ product categories Tracks spending, product use frequency, and brand trends Includes media consumption, purchasing channel preferences and trends, and decision influences Expanded insights on regenerative medicine and joint therapy, and more New This Year – Health and fitness technology, financial tools, and management of chronic disease The cost of the report is $19,500. Orders placed by September 28th qualify for a $1,500 Early Order Discount, plus
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September 19, 2025
This Week in Animal Health: Chewy Enters Fresh Dog Food Market and Raises FY25 Outlook
*********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for September 12, 2025 Copyright © Brakke Consulting Editor: Christine Merle DVM, MBA, CVPM ************************************ IN THE NEWS: Brakke Consulting News Brakke Search Earnings News Chewy Company News Asto CT BARK Chewy Elanco Gallant GekkoVet Gelteq Good Salt Life IMV Imaging Merck/MSD (UK) National Veterinary Associates NDT Pharmaceuticals PBI-Gordon Companies Renaissance Biosciences (AUS) Royal Canin Tréidlia Biovet (AUS) UXR (CA) Zivo Bioscience Zomedica Animal Health News Africa United Kingdom United States ***************************************** Brakke Search Brakke Search Wants to Hear From You! US unemployment is ticking up. For the first time since the Pandemic, there are more job seekers than open positions. Our industry is amid its own restructuring. What’s been your experience? Help Brakke Consulting get a read on current hiring trends by completing this short survey. We will share these animal health and nutrition industry specific results with you in future blogs and white papers at Animal Health Jobs and in the Brakke Consulitng Newsletter. Please click here to take our short survey. All responses to the survey will be kept anonymous and contact information will not be shared. If you are one of the first 50 respondents to complete the survey, you will be entered into a drawing for a one of two prizes: a free job posting or a free admission to Brakke Consutling’s Industry Overview present at VMX and WVC. The survey link will close Friday, October 3rd.
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September 12, 2025
This Week in Animal Health: Trone Research and Brakke Consulting Announce EquineMega Study
*********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for September 5,2025 Copyright © Brakke Consulting Editor: Lynn Fondon DVM MBA ************************************ IN THE NEWS: Brakke Consulting News Equine Mega Study VI – Preorder Now Other News Animal Referral & Emergency Network (AREN)- AUS Boehringer Ingelheim Balmoral Funds DSM-Firmenich Elevated Veterinary Solutions Ethos Veterinary Health Partners FoW Partners FUJIFILM (Europe) Greencross Vets-AUS Hennessy Research Associates Instinct Science Kemin MRM Health Nestle S.A Pioneer Veterinary Products Limited (UK) RAWR VetRec VetSoftwareHub VitalRADS Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition Zoetis Zomedica ********************************************* Brakke Consulting Now Available for Pre-Order: Equine Mega study VI The most comprehensive look into U.S. horse owner purchasing behavior and trends—2025 Edition The Equine Mega study VI is the most comprehensive resource on horse owner spending and behavior available in the U.S. equine industry. Fielded in 2025, this updated study provides deep insights into what influences owner preferences, their brand loyalty in product use, and how product use has evolved over the past five years. Over 1,000 U.S. horse owners surveyed Covers 450+ brands across 20+ product categories Tracks spending, product use frequency, and brand trends Includes media consumption, purchasing channel preferences and trends, and decision influences Expanded insights on regenerative medicine and joint therapy, and more New This Year – Health and fitness technology, financial tools, and management of chronic disease The cost of
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September 5, 2025
Animal Health News & Notes for August 29, 2025
*********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for August 29, 2025 Copyright © Brakke Consulting Editor: Christine Merle DVM, MBA, CVPM ************************************ IN THE NEWS: Brakke Consulting News Brakke Search Earnings News J.M. Smucker Co. Petco Phibro Company News Animalcare Group Butterfly Network Clipper Distributing Ease Elanco Epica International Esaote North America Lakefield Veterinary Group Merck Animal Health VetPD Zoetis (UK) ***************************************** Brakke Search Career Opportunity Are you a general manager interested in leading an organization comprised of hundreds of colleagues? Big, but not too big? Can you design and execute in an organization with 9 figures in sales? Are you sensitive to organizational brand as a KSF with the agility to focus strategy and implement change? Our client seeks a President of their organization. Great opportunity with attractive salary and benefits. (Re)location in the Midwest is required. For more information, contact Jeff Santosousso at jeff@brakkeconsulting.com. ********************************************* EARNINGS NEWS RELEASES M. Smucker announced their first quarter fiscal 2026 of $2.1 billion, an increase of 2% over prior year results when divestitures and foreign currency exchange was excluded. Results of their U.S. Retail Pet Food Pet saw an 8% decrease to $31.7 million primarily driven by a decrease for dog snacks and lower contract manufacturing sales. (investors.jmsmucker.com) Petco Health and Wellness reported their second quarter for fiscal year 2025
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August 29, 2025
This Week in Animal Health: US Initiatives Against New World Screwworm Accelerate
*********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for August 22, 2025 Copyright © Brakke Consulting Editor: Christine Merle DVM, MBA, CVPM ************************************ IN THE NEWS: Brakke Consulting News Brakke Search Earnings News PetVivo Holdings Other News Apiam Animal Health (AUS) Adamantem Capital Management Carus Animal Health (UK) Formula Raw Genflow Biosciences (UK) Roo VerticalVet Zoetis (UK) Zomedica ***************************************** Brakke Consulting Career Opportunity for CMC Expert Immediate job opening! Are you or someone you know a pharmaceutical CMC expert? Do you have demonstrated experience assembling a dossier for and negotiating with the CVM? Have you worked with CDMOs? Interested in a virtual/remote role for an entrepreneurial company that’s becoming a household name? If so, contact Jeff Santosuosso for the job description, compensation details, and more. ***************************************** Earnings News PetVivo Holdings reported their fiscal q1 2026 results with revenue increasing 141% year over year to $298,000. They also secured a $4.4 million private placement. Their Spryng product has now penetrated over 1,000 veterinary clinics in the US. ( stocktitan.net) *********************************** Company News Releases Zoetis’ Simparica Trio received licensing in the UK to prevent and treat lungworm (Angiostrongylus vasorum) in dogs. (vettimes.com) A strategic partnership with VerticalVet, a US GPO for independent practices, grants their members preferred access to Zomedica’s solutions, including PulseVet and Vetigel.( webdisclosure.com) Roo announced the launch of Roo Uni which will
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August 22, 2025
This Week in Animal Health: PetMed Express CEO and CFO Resign
*********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for August 15, 2021 Copyright © Brakke Consulting Editor: Lynn Fondon DVM MBA ************************************ IN THE NEWS: Brakke Consulting Animal Health Jobs Earnings News Immucell Jaguar Health Other News AVS Bio BinSentry Biomatter IGNITE Immuno Precise Antibodies (IPA Europe) Lead Edge Capital Neogen Otto Parasight System PetMed Express TelePet SICSA Veko Care ( India) VetPrep ************************************ Animal Health Jobs The 2025 Animal Health Jobs Salary Survey provides an in-depth look at compensation, benefits, and hybrid work trends among professionals in the animal health sector. The report encompasses a broad range of roles, from entry-level positions to senior executives, across both clinical practice and industry. Key Insights include: Mean full-time compensation levels Competitive salaries for sales roles Importance of hybrid work -valued by 80% of respondents Compared to the 2021 survey, the 2025 results reflect ongoing stability within the animal health industry. Both employers and job seekers can utilize this data to benchmark compensation expectations and develop competitive employment offers. To view the results of our survey and to read our white paper click here. www.animalhealthjobs.com ************************************ COMPANY EARNINGS RELEASES Immucell Corporation released unaudited financial statements for the second-quarter ending June 30,2025. Net sales from products were approximately $6.4 million for the quarter, growing the first half sales to $14.5 million and 12
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August 15, 2025
This Week in Animal Health: Strong Quarterly Earnings Reports
*********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for August 8, 2025 Copyright © Brakke Consulting Editor: Christine Merle DVM, MBA, CVPM ************************************ IN THE NEWS: Brakke Consulting News Brakke Consutling at Kansas City Earnings News Cencora ( MWI) Central Garden and Pet Colgate-Palmolive (Hill’s Pet Nutrition) Elanco FreshPet IDEXX Laboratories Trupanion Zoetis Zomedica Other News Elanco Inventory Ally ********************************************* EARNINGS NEWS RELEASES Cencora reported their third quarter 2025 results with revenue of $80.7 billion which was up 8.7% compared to the prior fiscal year third quarter. Results of the U.S. Healthcare Solutions segment, which MWI Animal Health is part of, saw an increase of 8.5% in revenue. (investor.cencora.com) Third quarter 2025 results for Central Garden and Pet were announced with a decrease of 4% on net sales of $961 million. Gross profit of $332 million reflected an increase of 5%. The pet segment saw net sales of $493 million, a decrease of 3% due to softer demand of durable pet products. (ir.central.com) Colgate Palmolive announced their second quarter 2025 earnings with a net sales increase of 1% resulting from organic sales of 1.8% and a negative impact of 0.6% from lower private label pet sales. The Hill’s Pet Nutrition division represented 23% of the total company sales and posted a $264 million operating profit, a 13% increase vs prior year. (investor.colgatepalmolive.com)
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August 8, 2025
Animal Health News & Notes for August 1, 2025
*********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for August 1, 2025 Copyright © Brakke Consulting Co-Editors: Lynn Fondon DVM, MBA and Christine Merle DVM, MBA, CVPM ************************************ IN THE NEWS: Brakke Consulting News Brakke Consulting attending the 2025 Animal Health Summit Earnings News Merck Neogen Other News Alveo Technologies ASTRA Therapeutics Boehringer Ingelheim Digitalis Ventures Mars (Whistle) Mars (manufacturing investment) Metaphor Foods MIG Capital AG Novella Innovative Technology Royal GD Small Door Veterinary SoundTalks Top Wealth Group Holding Limited Tractive VetriScience Whistle Xiuzheng Pharma Group ***************************************** A Tribute to Our Founder Yesterday we announced to our newsletter readers that Ron Brakke passed away on Wednesday this week. Many of our newsletter readers knew Ron professionally and many knew him personally, too. I thought it would be appropriate to write a few personal words about Ron. If you would like to tell a story about Ron, maybe how he impacted you or your business, please email it to me and I’ll make sure Ron’s family sees it. Here is my story… Ron started Brakke Consulting in 1986, the same year that I started in R&D at American Cyanamid. Ron had left Zoecon, a company that specialized in insect growth regulators and pest control products, a few years after it was bought by Sandoz Crop Protection in 1983. About 10 years after
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August 1, 2025
This Week in Animal Health: Brakke Consulting welcomes Dr. Alexis Nahama
*********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for July 25, 2025 Copyright © Brakke Consulting Co-Editors: Lynn Fondon DVM, MBA and Christine Merle DVM, MBA, CVPM ************************************ IN THE NEWS: Brakke Consulting News Brakke Consulting welcomes Dr. Alexis Nahama Earnings News Boehringer Ingelheim Nestle Swedencare Vimian Group AB Other News Amerivet AO Foundation Covetrus Cronus Pharma EmGenisys Farmina Pet Foods Felix Pharmaceuticals Grit Road Partners Inventory Ally Merck Animal Health Mission Pet Health Mission Veterinary Partners Movora MWI Animal Health Neogen Parasight System Inc Pet Advocacy Network PromoVet Sam’s Club ScribbleVet Seek Labs SmartEquine Smart Pak Spot Pet Insurance Southern Veterinary Partners VetDx The Vets Zinpro ***************************************** Brakke Consulting Brakke Consulting welcomes Dr. Alexis Nahama Brakke consulting is pleased to announce that Alexis Nahama has joined our team. Dr. Nahama brings over 25 years of global experience in both animal and human health to his consulting work with Brakke. As a seasoned executive, he has held leadership roles in strategy, marketing, corporate development, investor relations and R&D at companies including Novartis, Schering-Plough, VCA Animal Hospitals, and Sorrento Therapeutics. Alexis’s primary consulting focus will be on start-up companies and helping them develop and implement their strategic plans. Dr. Nahama has a strong track record in developing and commercializing innovation, executing successful M&A exits, and building high-performing teams. His experience spans
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July 25, 2025
This week in Animal Health: Virbac first-half revenue increases 7.8 percent
*********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for July 18, 2025 Copyright © Brakke Consulting Editor: Lynn Fondon DVM MBA ************************************ IN THE NEWS: Brakke Consulting News Animal Health Jobs Earnings News ECO Animal Health Virbac Other News BiomEdit CUBEX dsm-fermenich Elanco ElleVet Sciences Harrison’s Bird Foods Hill’s Pet Nutrition Inspired Pet Nutrition LongShanGee International Trade MWI Veterinary Supply Co. Petspan PKB Animal Health Sopral Tai Wai Small Animal & Exotic Hospital Urban Parrot Loft Wag! Group WaldoPet ***************************************** Animal Health Jobs Virbac US Is Hiring – Grow Your Career in Animal Health Looking to make a meaningful impact in companion animal health? Virbac US is hiring! As a global company solely focused on animal health, at Virbac we believe in growing together. Our culture encourages development through programs like Boost Your Mobility, offering opportunities to expand your career across roles, departments, and regions. We’re looking for passionate professionals to join our team—whether you’re in sales, research, manufacturing, or support roles. If you’re driven by purpose and want to be part of a company committed to animal well-being, Virbac is the place for you. Click here to explore opportunities. ********************************************* EARNINGS NEWS RELEASES Virbac reported results for the first half of the year. Revenues were EUR 738 Million ($855 million), an overall increase of 5% including exchange rate effects.
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July 18, 2025
This Week in Animal Health: Brakke Consulting Welcomes Back Dr. Christine Merle
*********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for July 11, 2025 Copyright © Brakke Consulting Editor: Lynn Fondon, DVM MBA ************************************ IN THE NEWS: Brakke Consulting News Brakke Consulting Welcomes Back Dr. Christine Merle Earnings News ImmuCell Other News Amlan International Boviz Saúde Animal Ceva Animal Health CodaPet Deltamune Elanco (Neurizon) Elanco (TruCan Ultra CIV) Elanco (Credelio Quattro) Felix Pharmaceuticals’ Hound Merck Neurizon Therapeutics Nexan Group PawOrigins PGG Wrightson Phatisa ScribbleVet TelaVets Vaxxinova ********************************************* Brakke Consulting Brakke Consulting Welcomes Back Dr. Christine Merle Brakke Consulting is pleased to announce that Dr. Christine Merle has rejoined the firm. A veterinarian with over 25 years of experience, Christine brings a unique background in clinical practice, academia, and the animal health industry. She has held roles in small animal practice, academia at the University of Illinois, and corporate leadership across marketing, sales, and strategy. Her interests include communication strategies, organizational behavior, and integrating marketing and education to elevate veterinary practice performance. Christine holds a DVM from the University of Illinois, an MBA from DePaul University, and is a Certified Veterinary Practice Manager. Christine can be reached at cmerle@brakkeconsulting.com. www.brakkeconsulting.com ********************************************* EARNINGS NEWS RELEASES ImmuCell Corporation reported preliminary, unaudited sales results for the second quarter of 2025. Sales were $6.4 million, an increase of 18%. (company press release) *********************************** 2025 Animal Health Summit August 25-26,
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July 11, 2025
This Week in Animal Health: Gallant closes $18M Series B financing round
*********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for July 3, 2025 Copyright © Brakke Consulting Editor: Lynn Fondon DVM MBA ************************************ IN THE NEWS: Brakke Consulting News Animal Health Jobs Earnings News PetVivo Other News CompaniCalm CoVet CVS Australia dvmGRO Gallant Immertec Movora PetMed Express Phibro Siemens Healthineers ***************************************** Animal Health Jobs Struggling to find the right talent in animal health or nutrition? Animal Health Jobs is the only job board dedicated exclusively to our industry, making it the smartest way to connect with experienced, qualified candidates who understand your business. Whether you’re hiring for sales, R&D, regulatory, or veterinary roles, our platform delivers relevant applicants with the backgrounds you need—no more sifting through unrelated resumes. With flexible posting options—single jobs, packages, or subscriptions—you control your hiring timeline and budget. There are no hidden pay-per-click fees, and you can boost visibility with featured listings when needed. With a resume database of over 5,000 active users in animal health and nutrition, you gain instant access to a rich talent pool tailored to your needs. Join the industry leaders who trust Animal Health Jobs to build high-performing teams. Visit animalhealthjobs.com and start hiring with precision and confidence today. www.animalhealthjobs.com ********************************************* EARNINGS NEWS RELEASES PetVivo Holdings, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary PetVivo Animal Health, Inc. reported results for its fiscal year ended
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July 3, 2025
This Week in Animal Health: Elanco’s Parvo Monoclonal Antibody Gets Expanded Approval
*********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for June 27, 2025 Copyright © Brakke Consulting Editor: Lynn Fondon DVM MBA ************************************ IN THE NEWS: Brakke Consulting News Brakke Search Earnings News General Mills Other News AHV Bailey’s Wellness Blue Buffalo Chewy Digital Practice Edgard & Cooper Elanco General Mills Hill’s Holista House of Alchemy-Hamet & Love Jaguar Animal Health Pegasus Laboratories Qilu Animal Health Products Scribenote Sploot Veterinary Care Synchrony TriviumVet VetHelpDirect VetsDigital Virbac WySE Products ZIVO Bioscience Zomedica ***************************************** Brakke Search Too many inappropriate candidate resumes clogging up your email? Spending your precious time sorting through an endless array of candidates? Let Brakke Search do the legwork for you! We use our broad network and decades of experience to present you a highly qualified short list of the industry’s top talent. We’ve been serving the animal health and nutrition industry exclusively since 1986. We even conduct a free qualitative candidate fit assessment to help guide you in final interviews! Find out more at our website or by contacting Jeff Santosuosso at jeff@brakkeconsulting.com www.brakkeconsulting.com ********************************************* EARNINGS NEWS RELEASES General Mills, Inc. reported results for its fiscal year ended May 25, 2025. North America Pet segment net sales were up 4% to $2.5 billion. Organic net sales essentially matched year-ago levels. Segment operating profit increased 3% to $501 million. (company
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June 27, 2025
This Week in Animal Health: Elanco’s Zenrelia Receives Positive EU CVMP Opinion
*********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for June 20, 2025 Copyright © Brakke Consulting Editor: Lynn Fondon DVM MBA ************************************ IN THE NEWS: Other News 3i AllAccem Animalcare Aquilon Cyl Assure Infusions Cresilon Dechra Elanco Enalees EnSenSys Farmina Pet Foods Innovative Pet Lab Inventory Ally InVetro McCarthy Vet Medicus Pharma MPM Products Nordic Group Partners Group Pawbiotix proVET Nordic SIGNS Standlee Premium Products Triple Crown Nutrition Vaxxinova D Veterinary Management Groups Veterinary Pharmaceutical Solutions VetNova Animal Health Vimian Group ***************************************** 2025 Animal Health Summit August 25-26, 2025 Location: Midland Theatre | Kansas City, MO Registration is now open for the 2025 Animal Health Summit The Animal Health Summit features two days of networking, 1:1 business partnering, industry thought leaders, panel discussions, speakers and emerging company presentations. Learn more *********************************** COMPANY NEWS RELEASES Dechra announced the sale of its Avishield poultry vaccines portfolio to Vaxxinova D. Dechra’s poultry vaccine R&D team based in Croatia will also transfer to Vaxxinova. Financial terms were not disclosed. (com) Vimian Group announced it has acquired AllAccem, a US-based veterinary dental care company with trailing twelve-month revenues of approximately $9 million as of April 2025. Financial terms were not disclosed. (investing.com) VetNova Animal Health announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Danish veterinary distributor proVET Nordic. This strategic investment reinforces VetNova’s commitment to expanding its
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June 20, 2025
This Week in Animal Health: Dr. Chuck Johnson joins Brakke Consulting
*********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for June 13, 2025 Copyright © Brakke Consulting Editor: Lynn Fondon DVM MBA ************************************ IN THE NEWS: Brakke Consulting News Dr. Chuck Johnson joins Brakke Team Earnings News Chewy J.M. Smucker Petco Other News AB Science Advent Boehringer Ingelheim COVE Animal Health Dutch Eko Health Felix Pharmaceuticals Graf Barf Merck MUSE Veterinary Digital Pathology Nutramax Laboratories The Nutriment Company Optiscan Imaging PetVivo Pieper Veterinary Wedgewood Pharmacy Zoetis ***************************************** Brakke Consulting Chuck Johnson Joins Brakke Team Brakke Consulting is pleased to announce that Dr. Charles (Chuck) Johnson has joined the firm. A veterinarian and seasoned business leader, Dr. Johnson began his career as an equine practitioner and practice owner, specializing in Thoroughbred and Sport Horse care. He earned his DVM and bachelor’s degrees from the University of Florida and later completed an executive MBA at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, focusing on Strategy and Marketing. He transitioned to the animal health industry, taking on leadership roles at Ceva Animal Health in U.S. Commercial operations, Pharmacovigilance, and Global Innovation. Most recently, he served as Senior Director of Corporate Alliances for North and Latin America. At Brakke, Chuck brings his combined clinical and corporate expertise to drive innovation, business development, and strategic growth. He serves on the executive board of the University of Florida’s College of
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June 13, 2025
This Week in Animal Health: IDEXX unveils Catalyst Cortisol Test
*********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for June 6, 2025 Copyright © Brakke Consulting Editor: Lynn Fondon DVM MBA ************************************ IN THE NEWS: Brakke Consulting News Animal Health Jobs Other News BarnTools Chckvet Conduit Pharmaceuticals Eastman IDEXX JustPaid MACSO Technologies Manoira NutriQuest RankVet Scritch SeQuent Scientific Treatink Unigen Viyash Life Sciences Wellness Pet Company ***************************************** Animal Health Jobs With today’s tight competition for top animal health talent, you need every advantage to attract the best people. There’s a reason Animal Health Jobs is the premier job board for the animal health and animal nutrition industry. With our tiered packages, you choose the level of service that’s right for your company. We accept roles across animal health, in marketing, business development, communications, technical services, sales, R&D and more We accept roles across animal health, in marketing, business development, communications, technical services, sales, R&D and more. Whether you need a cat, dog, horse, pig, cow or poultry person, you’ll find the best ones here. If you need top talent, there’s no time to wait. Register your company or call us at 1-252-203-0033. www.animalhealthjobs.com *********************************** COMPANY NEWS RELEASES IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. announced the launch of the Catalyst Cortisol Test, which measures real-time quantitative cortisol concentrations to support the diagnosis of Addison’s disease and diagnosis and management of Cushing’s syndrome in dogs. (company press release) Wellness Pet
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June 6, 2025
This Week in Animal Health: Pets at Home Profit up 14 Percent
*********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for May 30, 2025 Copyright © Brakke Consulting Editor: Lynn Fondon DVM MBA ************************************ IN THE NEWS: Brakke Consulting News Brakke Search – Regulatory Affairs Earnings News Musti Group Pets At Home Other News Bionote USA Esaote Hill’s HorsePrerace.com Mars Midwest Veterinary Supply Palehorse Capital Penn Veterinary Supply PetVivo Holdings PiezoBioMembrane Standard Process ***************************************** 2025 Animal Health Summit August 25-26, 2025 Location: Midland Theatre | Kansas City, MO Registration is now open for the 2025 Animal Health Summit The Animal Health Summit features two days of networking, 1:1 business partnering, industry thought leaders, panel discussions, speakers and emerging company presentations. Learn more ********************************************* EARNINGS NEWS RELEASES Pets at Home reported results for the fiscal year ended March 27, 2025. Group statutory revenue was GBP 1.48 billion ($2.0 billion), unchanged from the prior year period. Group statutory profit before tax was GBP 120.6 million ($163 million), a 14% increase compared to the prior year. (company website) Musti Group reported net sales of EUR 120 million ($136 million) in the first quarter of 2025, an increase of 11.8% year-over-year (YoY). The growth was driven in part by the recent acquisition of Pet City; like-for-like sales growth was up 2.4%. Net loss shrunk by EUR 1.3 million to EUR(3.5) million ($3.9 million). (Globalpets) *********************************** Brakke Consulting Director/Senior
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