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Animal Health News & Notes for August 28, 2015
printer friendly *********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for August 28, 2015 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon DVM MBA ************************************ IN THE NEWS: Brakke Consulting news Market research earnings news Big Heart J.M. Smucker Patterson other news Alivira Animal Health Fatro Gallant Custom Labs IDT Biologika Lab M Holdings Lyka Exports MediVet Biologics Natura Petz Organics Neogen NoScentNaturals Pet Healthy Holdings Skystar Valneva Zoetis ************************************ COME TOGETHER SOUTHWEST VETERINARY SYMPOSIUM SEPTEMBER 24–27, 2015 FORT WORTH CONVENTION CENTER FORT WORTH, TX Join us at SWVS 2015 to learn new ways to compete in an evolving world. The veterinary renaissance is upon us and businesses today have a unique opportunity to reinvent themselves, affect change, and provide dynamic customer experiences. Register today at www.swvs.org . *********************************** COMPANY EARNINGS RELEASES > Patterson Companies, Inc. reported results for its fiscal first quarter ended August 1, 2015. Sales for Patterson Animal Health totaled $557 million, up 44% compared to the first quarter of the prior year (48% on a constant currency basis). Sales from recently acquired Animal Health International contributed $172 million during the quarter. Excluding the acquisition, segment sales were up over 3% on a constant currency basis. (Business Wire) > The J. M. Smucker Company announced results for the first quarter
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August 28, 2015
Animal Health News & Notes for August 14, 2015
printer friendly *********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for August 14, 2015 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon DVM MBA ************************************ JUMP TO: Brakke Consulting news Recruiting earnings news Aratana Cargill ImmuCell Kindred Biosciences Land O’Lakes Nestle Ouro Fino Parnell Peak Pharmaceuticals Trupanion other news Bayer Entest BioMedical Neogen Nutro Pharmgate Veterinary Products Laboratories ************************************ BRAKKE CONSULTING, INC. EXECUTIVE, SALES FORCE and TECHNICAL SERVICES RECRUITING At Brakke Consulting we find the right person to fit your company’s needs. We have an unequaled network in animal health, and unique insights into what veterinarians value in an animal health professional, including the sales rep attributes that correlate to higher sales volume. As part of our executive recruiting services, we manage the entire process of identifying and recruiting top candidates, including: • Developing metrics to help rank candidates • Scheduling interviews and arranging for travel • Maintaining communications with candidates throughout the process For more information about our recruiting services, visit our website or call one of our consultants: • John Mannhaupt at 972.243.4033 • David Goodnight at 830.285.1259 www.BrakkeConsulting.com *********************************** COMPANY EARNINGS RELEASES > Ouro Fino Saúde Animal reported results for the second quarter of 2015. Sales were R$132.7 million ($38.2 million), an increase of 12% compared to the second quarter
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August 14, 2015
Animal Health News & Notes for August 7, 2015
printer friendly *********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for August 7, 2015 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon DVM MBA ************************************ IN THE NEWS: Brakke Consulting news Strategic planning earnings news Balchem Boehringer Ingelheim Central Garden & Pet Spectrum Brands Zoetis other news Akorn Animal Health Braasch Biotech Dechra Elanco Genera Hartville Norbrook Labs Orkeo USA Silver Lake Research Zoetis *********************************** COMPANY EARNINGS RELEASES > Zoetis reported results for the second quarter of 2015. The company reported revenue of $1.2 billion for the second quarter of 2015, an increase of 1% compared to the second quarter of 2014. (+11% excluding the impact of foreign exchange). The net loss for the second quarter of 2015 was $(37) million, which includes $263 million in pre-tax charges related to the company’s previously announced comprehensive operational efficiency initiative. Adjusted net income for the second quarter of 2015 was $216 million, an increase of 14%. (Business wire) > Boehringer Ingelheim reported results for the first half of 2015. In the Animal Health business, Boehringer Ingelheim achieved revenues of EUR 662 million ($734 million), an increase of 23% (currency-adjusted growth of 11%). (company website) > Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. reported fiscal 2015 third quarter results for the period ended June 28, 2015. The Global Pet
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August 7, 2015
Animal Health News & Notes for July 31, 2015
printer friendly *********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for July 31, 2015 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon DVM MBA ************************************ IN THE NEWS: Brakke Consulting news Changing Pet Ownership Study US Livestock Insecticide Market Study AnimalHealthJobs.com earnings news Bayer Henry Schein Heska Hill’s IDEXX Merck Merial Orion VCA Vetoquinol Virbac other news Advanced Targeting Systems Amoun Pharmaceutical AVImark Blue Buffalo Cargill Cornerstone Animal Health Henry Schein Heska Kane Biotech KL Products Moses Lake Professional Pharmacy Naturisa Norbrook Pet King Brands PetPace Putney Valeant Pharmaceuticals Zoetis *********************************** BRAKKE CONSULTING, INC. CHANGING PET OWNERSHIP STUDY PRE-ORDER DISCOUNT ENDS AUGUST 7 Brakke Consulting, Inc., and Trone Brand Energy have launched the Changing Pet Ownership Study, which will explore the evolutionary change in pet owner attitudes, lifestyle and purchase behavior and the implications to future pet ownership. The study will address how pet owners and the pet population are likely to change, how to best communicate with these groups in the future, as well as where pet owners will obtain information and how they will make their pet product purchase decisions. The study is available from Brakke Consulting for $28,000. Companies that subscribe by August 7, 2015 and pre-pay 50% receive an early-order discounted price of $25,000. The full report will be available
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July 31, 2015
Animal Health News & Notes for July 24, 2015
printer friendly *********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for July 24, 2015 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon DVM MBA ************************************ IN THE NEWS: Brakke Consulting news Market research earnings news Abaxis Ceva Elanco Neogen PetMed Express other news Brief Media H J Baker IDEXX Merrick National Vet Care The Natural Dog Co. Rapamycin Holdings Scynexis Virbac *********************************** BRAKKE CONSULTING, INC. MARKET RESEARCH Look Before You Leap Depend on Brakke Consulting to build a market study to meet your company’s needs, whether it is: • Assessing the feasibility of a new product or technology • Identifying the opinions and trends of veterinarians, pet owners or producers • Determining the current market for products With our in-house database of veterinarians and the ability to custom-tailor surveys of a wide variety of target audiences, we provide reliable insights into this unique industry. We also produce multi-client reports in a number of high-interest animal health market areas. For more information, see our website or call our Dallas office at 972-243-4033 or email Lynn Fondon at LFondon@brakkeconsulting.com . www.BrakkeConsulting.com *********************************** COMPANY EARNINGS RELEASES > Elanco revenue in the latest quarter grew 40% from the prior year to $840.8 million because of the inclusion of revenue from Novartis Animal Health. U.S. animal health sales increased 24
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July 24, 2015
Animal Health News & Notes for July 17, 2015
printer friendly *********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for July 17, 2015 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon DVM MBA ************************************ IN THE NEWS: Brakke Consulting news Changing Pet Ownership study Transaction assistance earnings news Virbac other news Abbott Aptimmune Biologics Assisi Animal Health Bio Health Solutions Elanco Henry Schein Maravet Merial Nipro Medical Corporation Oasmia Pharmaceutical PetCure Oncology Thermo Fisher Scientific Vets Plus Zoetis (veterinary fluids) Zoetis (Paccal Vet) *********************************** BRAKKE CONSULTING, INC. CHANGING PET OWNERSHIP STUDY PRE-ORDER DISCOUNT ENDS AUGUST 7, 2015 Brakke Consulting, Inc., and Trone Brand Energy have launched the Changing Pet Ownership Study, which will explore the evolutionary change in pet owner attitudes, lifestyle and purchase behavior and the implications to future pet ownership. The study will address how pet owners and the pet population are likely to change, how to best communicate with these groups in the future, as well as where pet owners will obtain information and how they will make their pet product purchase decisions. The study is available from Brakke Consulting for $28,000. Companies that subscribe by August 7, 2015 and pre-pay 50% receive an early-order discounted price of $25,000. The full report will be available at the end of the first quarter of 2016. For more information, or to participate in
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July 17, 2015
New study to reveal changes in pet owners
Brakke Consulting, Inc., the foremost animal health industry consulting and research firm and Trone Brand Energy, a leading pet category advertising and marketing insights company, conducted a study last year to help predict the future of the U.S. pet pharmaceutical marketplace. They are joining forces again to gather even more pet owner insights. New research, the Changing Pet Ownership Study, will explore the evolutionary change in pet owner attitudes, lifestyle and purchase behavior and the implications to future pet ownership. This study will help manufacturers and all who participate in the veterinary and pet supply industries to better understand the evolution and convergence of pet owner life stages and lifestyles. The study will address how pet owners and the pet population are likely to change, how to best communicate with these groups in the future as well as where pet owners will obtain information and how they will make their pet product purchase decisions. Key analysis will determine: • Differences in pet ownership including size and type of animal owned • Generational and lifestyle-based behaviors and attitudes, including pet-drug and product purchasing • How to best communicate with the “early adopter of new product purchase channels” (previously identified in the 2015 Pet Pharmacy Study) • The reasons why non-pet owners do not own pets, future intent of pet ownership and what could prompt pet
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July 14, 2015
Animal Health News & Notes for July 10, 2015
printer friendly *********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for July 10, 2015 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon DVM MBA ************************************ IN THE NEWS: Brakke Consulting news Livestock Insecticide Study Recruiting earnings news Animalcare ECO Animal Health other news Alltech Anatara Lifesciences Archer Daniels Midland Brookside Agra Fast Genetics HyLife Illumina Neogen Nexvet Nutritional Feed Additives Pestell Minerals and Ingredients Produs Quaker Pet Group Quality Liquid Feeds Sexing Technologies Vetoquinol Voyce Worldwise Zenoaq *********************************** BRAKKE CONSULTING, INC. US LIVESTOCK INSECTICIDE MARKET REPORT COMING FALL 2015 Brakke Consulting is developing a study of the U.S. livestock insecticide market slated to be available in the fall of 2015. The study should be of interest to anyone who participates, directly or indirectly, in this market segment. The Brakke U.S. Livestock Insecticide Market Study is designed to identify and quantify: (1) Trends in usage by species (2) Overall structure of the market (3) Market share by manufacturer, active ingredient, product form, livestock species and pest. The study is available from Brakke Consulting for $10,500. Companies that subscribe by August 7, 2015 and pre-pay 50% receive a $500 discount. The full report will be available in October 2015. For more information, or to subscribe to the study, contact John Mannhaupt (972) 243-4033 or jmannhaupt@brakkeconsulting.com ; or
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July 10, 2015
Livestock Insecticide Market to be researched by Brakke Consulting
Brakke Consulting is developing a study of the U.S. livestock insecticide market slated to be available in the fall of 2015. The study should be of interest to anyone who participates, directly or indirectly, in this market segment. Traditional insecticides may be overlooked as a product category. Nevertheless, they represent a large and stable market opportunity. The study will explore the sub-sectors that combine to make this market attractive to companies both within and outside the traditional boundaries of animal health. “Recently introduced innovations in delivery options demonstrate the opportunities available in the segment,” says John Mannhaupt, Vice President of Brakke Consulting. The Brakke U.S. Livestock Insecticide Market Study is designed to identify and quantify: (1) Trends in usage by species (2) Overall structure of the market (3) Market share by manufacturer, active ingredient, product form, livestock species and pest. The study is available from Brakke Consulting for $10,500. Companies that subscribe by August 7, 2015 and pre-pay 50% receive a $500 discount. The full report will be available in October 2015. For more information, or to subscribe to the Brakke U.S. Livestock Insecticide Market Study, contact John Mannhaupt, Vice President, (972) 243-4033, or Cary Christensen, DVM, Senior Consultant, (913) 205-6578. About Brakke Consulting For more than 29 years, Brakke Consulting has offered comprehensive solutions for the animal health industry, including market research,
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July 9, 2015
U.S. Animal Health Industry Webinar Set for July 7
Brakke Consulting, Inc. will host a comprehensive webinar discussing the state of the U.S. animal health industry on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. CDT. Presented by senior consultants John Volk and David Goodnight, DVM, MBA, the two-hour presentation will include a review of the current issues impacting the U.S. animal health industry and veterinary profession, data on the size of the animal health market and growth trends, brief profiles of leading companies, and expectations for the coming year. The webinar will also highlight results of a just-completed study on how pet owners are changing their purchasing patterns for animal health products. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask questions. Registration information is available at www.BrakkeConsulting.com, under “What’s New” and “U.S. Animal Health Industry Webinar.” The cost of the webinar is $385. The deadline for registering online is Wednesday, July 1st. “Our annual overview of the animal health industry has become an important, ’don’t miss’ event for many executives in the animal health industry. They view our insights and industry knowledge as an important resource in their annual planning process,” said Ronald Brakke, president of Brakke Consulting. Brakke Consulting is the foremost consulting firm serving the global animal health, veterinary, and pet industry segments, and has been producing and presenting this program for the past
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July 7, 2015
Animal Health News & Notes for July 2, 2015
printer friendly *********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for July 2, 2015 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon DVM MBA ************************************ IN THE NEWS: Brakke Consulting news US Animal Health Industry webinar OTC Channel other news ARGENTA Bayer Big Heart Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Cargill JBS USA Patterson Suneris VaxLiant Zoetis *********************************** BRAKKE CONSULTING, INC. US ANIMAL HEALTH INDUSTRY WEBINAR JULY 7, 2015 REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JULY 6 Brakke Consulting, Inc. will present a two-hour webinar entitled “The U.S. Animal Health Industry” on Tuesday, July 7 from 11 am – 1 pm CDT. Presented by Ron Brakke and David Goodnight, DVM, MBA, the two-hour presentation will include a review of the current issues impacting the U.S. animal health industry and veterinary profession. The webinar will also highlight results of a just-completed study on how pet owners are changing their purchasing patterns for animal health products. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask questions. The cost of registering for the webinar is $385 per person. The deadline for registering is 3:00 pm CDT on Monday, July 6. To register, go to www.BrakkeConsulting.com and scroll down to the “What’s new” area. www.BrakkeConsulting.com ************************************ COMPANY NEWS RELEASES > Zoetis Inc. announced that the FDA-CVM has approved an update to the labeling
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July 2, 2015
Animal Health News & Notes for June 26, 2015
printer friendly *********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for June 26, 2015 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon DVM MBA ************************************ IN THE NEWS: Brakke Consulting news Industry webinar Strategic planning other news Actinobac Biomed ARK Animal Health Elanco Esaote Henry Schein JBS Jorgen Kruuse Marfrig Global Foods Nestle Purina SunTech Medical Thermo Fisher Scientific Valeant Pharmaceuticals VetBilling.com VetCell Therapeutics Zoetis *********************************** BRAKKE CONSULTING, INC. US ANIMAL HEALTH INDUSTRY WEBINAR JULY 7, 2015 REGISTRATION ENDS JULY 1 Brakke Consulting, Inc. will present a two-hour webinar entitled “The U.S. Animal Health Industry” on Tuesday, July 7 from 11 am – 1 pm CDT. Presented by senior consultants John Volk and David Goodnight, DVM, MBA, the two-hour presentation will include a review of the current issues impacting the U.S. animal health industry and veterinary profession. The webinar will also highlight results of a just-completed study on how pet owners are changing their purchasing patterns for animal health products. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask questions. The cost of registering for the webinar is $385 per person. The deadline for registering is Wednesday, July 1. To register, go to www.BrakkeConsulting.com and scroll down to the “What’s new” area. www.BrakkeConsulting.com ************************************ COMPANY NEWS RELEASES > Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. has reportedly made
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June 26, 2015
Animal Health News & Notes for June 19, 2015
printer friendly *********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for June 19, 2015 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon DVM MBA ************************************ IN THE NEWS: Brakke Consulting news AnimalHealthJobs.com other news Animal Health International Biogal Galed Labs Modern Veterinary Therapeutics Patterson Petco Putney Quincy Bioscience Vétoquinol Vets Plus Zoetis *********************************** 2015 KC Animal Health Corridor Homecoming & Investment Forum August 31 – September 1, 2015 Registration is now open Celebrate 10 years with the KC Animal Health Corridor at the 2015 Homecoming Dinner on Monday, August 31 at the Kansas City Convention Center. Kansas City Royals’ General Manager Dayton Moore will be the Keynote Speaker. To register, go to http://www.eventbrite.com/e/kc-animal-health-corridor-homecoming-dinner-2015-tickets-16992385683. Then, join us on Tuesday, September 1 for the world’s only full-day investment forum dedicated exclusively to the animal health industry. To register, go to http://www.eventbrite.com/e/kc-animal-health-corridor-investment-forum-2015-tickets-16992760805. For more information, contact Kimberly Young at Young@thinkkc.com . http://kcanimalhealth.thinkkc.com/ *********************************** COMPANY NEWS RELEASES > Putney, Inc. announced that its Tiletamine-Zolazepam injectable, the only FDA-approved generic of Zoetis’ Telazol, is now commercially available. (company press release) > Vets Plus announced it will begin distributing Quincy Bioscience’s Neutricks cognitive products for aging dogs and cats. The line currently includes a tablet for dogs and powder for cats. Vets Plus will also begin manufacturing Neutricks in an
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June 19, 2015
Animal Health News & Notes for June 12, 2015
printer friendly *********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for June 12, 2015 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon DVM MBA ************************************ IN THE NEWS: Brakke Consulting news new consultant joins Brakke US Animal Health Industry Webinar Transaction assistance earnings news Sanderson Farms other news BF Treat Company Blue Buffalo Boehringer Ingelheim Burns and Associates Chuck Latham Associates Ethical Products Marshall Pet Products Merial Neogen Procter & Gamble Spectrum Brands Vets Plus *********************************** BRAKKE CONSULTING, INC. DR. CARY CHRISTENSEN JOINS BRAKKE TEAM Brakke Consulting is pleased to announce that Cary Christensen, DVM, has joined Brakke Consulting, Inc. as a senior consultant after over 20 years at Bayer Animal Health. In his role at Bayer, Dr. Christensen was responsible for sales, marketing and technical support for the food animal and equine lines of pharmaceutical and parasiticides; he was also in charge of the US business development prior to managing the food animal business. Dr. Christensen will be focusing his consulting on the production animal and poultry markets. Cary will be based in the Kansas City area and can be reached at crychris123@gmail.com or 913-205-6578. www.BrakkeConsulting.com ************************************ COMPANY EARNINGS RELEASES > Sanderson Farms reported results for its fiscal 2015 second quarter ended April 30. Net sales were $717 million, an 8% increase
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June 12, 2015
Christensen joins Brakke Consulting
Cary Christensen, DVM has joined Brakke Consulting, Inc. as a senior consultant after over 20 years at Bayer Animal Health. “We are pleased to have Dr. Christensen join the Brakke team,” said Ron Brakke, President and CEO of Brakke Consulting. “Dr. Christensen’s first-hand knowledge and understanding of the industry, particularly in the food animal and equine areas, will be a valuable asset in serving our clients’ business needs.” Christensen has a proven track record in the animal health industry. Most recently he was Senior Director of the Food Animal and Equine Business Unit of Bayer Animal Health in the U.S. In his role at Bayer, Christensen was responsible for sales, marketing and technical support for the farm animal line of pharmaceuticals and parasiticides. During his tenure at Bayer, Christensen was also in charge of U.S. business development, which provided him with many insights into novel technologies and the challenges of launching new products and technologies. Christensen received his DVM degree from Iowa State University in 1972 and his Executive Masters Certificate in Swine Medicine from the University of Illinois in 1994. He is based in Kansas City and can be reached at 913-205-6578 or crychris123@gmail.com. About Brakke Consulting For 29 years, Brakke Consulting has offered comprehensive solutions for the animal health industry, including general consulting, market research, new business development,
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June 8, 2015
Animal Health News & Notes for June 5, 2015
printer friendly *********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for June 5, 2015 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon DVM MBA ************************************ IN THE NEWS: Brakke Consulting news US Animal Health Industry Webinar Market research earnings news Hester Biosciences other news Cargill Ekol Gida Elanco Neogen Nuovo Biologics OncoSec Medical Pacific Vet Group Sterling Test House Trophogen Vetoquinol V.I.P. Petfoods Zoetis *********************************** BRAKKE CONSULTING, INC. US ANIMAL HEALTH INDUSTRY WEBINAR JULY 7, 2015 Brakke Consulting, Inc. will present a two-hour webinar entitled “The U.S. Animal Health Industry” on Tuesday, July 7 from 11 am – 1 pm CDT. Presented by senior consultants John Volk and David Goodnight, DVM, MBA, the two-hour presentation will include a review of the current issues impacting the U.S. animal health industry and veterinary profession. The webinar will also highlight results of a just-completed study on how pet owners are changing their purchasing patterns for animal health products. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask questions. The cost of registering for the webinar is $385 per person. The deadline for registering is Wednesday, July 1. To register, go to www.BrakkeConsulting.com and scroll down to the “What’s new” area. www.BrakkeConsulting.com ************************************ COMPANY EARNINGS RELEASES > Hester Biosciences reported results for the fiscal year ended March 31,
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June 5, 2015
Animal Health News & Notes for May 29, 2015
printer friendly *********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for May 29, 2015 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon DVM MBA ************************************ IN THE NEWS: Brakke Consulting news OTC channel other news Adisseo Bimeda Nexcyon Pharmaceuticals Novozymes Nutramax Walmart Zoetis *********************************** CANINE COGNITION AND AGING CONFERENCE JUNE 15 – 17, 2015 ONTARIO, CANADA CanCog Technologies will hold this year’s Canine Cognition and Aging Conference on June 15-17 at the Queen’s Landing hotel in Niagara on the Lake, Ontario. This year’s topic will be “Aging, Cognition and Behaviour In Companion Animals.” The conference will include an optional 5 course wine pairing gourmet dinner at the Peller Estates winery. An workshop on laboratory animal research will also be offered on June 14 and 15th. For details and registration visit www.canineconference.com ************************************ COMPANY NEWS RELEASES > Zoetis announced the availability of Aureomix S (chlortetracycline/sulfamethazine) medicated feed additive. Aureomix S replaces Aureo S-P 250 and Aureomix Granular 500, the chlortetracycline/ sulfamethazine/ penicillin combinations that Zoetis voluntarily withdrew last year. Aureomix S is indicated for treatment of bacterial swine enteritis and cervical abscesses during times of stress. (company press release) > Bimeda announced the introduction of LevaMed (levamisole hydrochloride) Soluble Pig Wormer, a broad spectrum anthelmintic for oral use in swine that is effective against
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May 29, 2015
Animal Health News & Notes for May 22, 2015
printer friendly *********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for May 22, 2015 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon DVM MBA ************************************ IN THE NEWS: Brakke Consulting news strategic planning earnings news Patterson other news Dechra Elanco Harrisvaccines Jaguar Merck Neogen Prommune Sanderson Farms ************************************ BRAKKE CONSULTING, INC. STRATEGIC PLANNING SERVICES Brakke Consulting is an excellent resource for your company’s strategic planning. Some of the services we offer include: – Reviewing revenue estimates and success probability of your product pipeline. – Reviewing the timing of various new product introductions and estimate the impact of various scenarios. – Benchmarking various functions against company competitors in the larger markets, which might include sales force size, technical services and/or R&D spending vs. sales. Through strategic planning, Brakke Consulting can help improve the likelihood of success for your company’s future endeavors. Contact us for professional assistance in any of these areas. www.BrakkeConsulting.com ************************************ COMPANY EARNINGS RELEASES > Patterson Companies reported results for its fiscal year ended April 25, 2015. Patterson Veterinary sales for the year were $1.46 billion, an increase of 21% compared to the prior year. (Business Wire) *********************************** CANINE COGNITION AND AGING CONFERENCE JUNE 15 – 17, 2015 ONTARIO, CANADA CanCog Technologies will hold this year’s Canine Cognition and Aging Conference
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May 22, 2015
Animal Health News & Notes for May 15, 2015
print version *********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for May 15, 2015 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon DVM MBA ************************************ IN THE NEWS: Brakke Consulting news Animal Health Roundtable AnimalHealthJobs.com earnings news ImmuCell Kindred Biosciences Land O’Lakes Nexvet Biopharma Phibro Trupanion other news Affymetrix Boehringer Ingelheim Cannabis Science Ceva DermaZoo Equi-Pharm Kane Biotech Merck Norbrook Patterson Tudor Treadmills Zoetis ************************************ ANIMAL HEALTH ROUNDTABLE ST. JOSEPH, MISSOURI MAY 21, 2015 Please join Stinson Leonard Street LLP, Brakke Consulting, Inc. and Innovation Stockyard for an Animal Health Roundtable luncheon presentation on Trends in Animal Health 2015-2016. Special guest Ron Brakke of Brakke Consulting will deliver the Roundtable presentation. The program is free of charge but space is limited, thus registration is requested. To register, go to https://www.stinsonleonardnews.com/27/225/landing-pages/animal-health-rsvp.asp?sid=0470b29a-409f-4262-bc4c-41a1d59a5f07. ************************************ COMPANY EARNINGS RELEASES > Phibro Animal Health Corporation reported results for the third quarter of fiscal 2015. Phibro’s net sales improved 8% year-over-year to $188 million; net sales from the Animal Health segment rose 9% to $117 million. (Nasdaq.com) > ImmuCell Corporation announced financial results for the first quarter of 2015. Total sales increased 49% to $3.1 million during first quarter 2015. Net income was $479,000 in contrast to a net (loss) of $(13,000) during the same period in 2014. (company
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May 15, 2015
Animal Health News & Notes for May 8, 2015
printer friendly *********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for May 8, 2015 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon DVM MBA ************************************ IN THE NEWS: Brakke Consulting news Market research Brakke consultant speaks at Petfood Forum earnings news Aratana Central Garden & Pet Henry Schein Heska Hill’s Orion Ouro Fino PetMed Express Pets at Home Smithfield Foods Spectrum Brands Zoetis other news Animal Health International Aratana Elanco Genoscoper Laboratories Gour Medical IDEXX (worms) IDEXX (canine influenza) Jaguar Mars Veterinary Patterson Perrigo Traverse Biosciences Tyson Foods WG Critical Care Zoetis ************************************ SOUTHWEST VETERINARY SYMPOSIUM FORT WORTH, TX SEPTEMBER 24-27, 2015 EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION MAY 1 – JULY 10 SWVS, a partnership combining the efforts of the Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas VMAs, will be held in September 2015 in Fort Worth, Texas. SWVS offers more than 375 hours of quality continuing education courses for veterinary professionals. Temple Grandin will be speaking on Sunday this year at the conference. For more information or to register for the conference, go to www.swvs.org. ************************************ COMPANY EARNINGS RELEASES > Zoetis Inc. reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2015. The company reported revenue of $1.10 billion for the first quarter of 2015, which was flat compared to the first quarter of
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