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Animal Health News & Notes for July 11, 2014
*********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for July 11, 2014 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon DVM MBA ************************************ Brakke Consulting is currently upgrading our computer systems and will not be sending our usual newsletter this week. Next week’s newsletter will include the news for both the week of July 11 and of July 18. We appreciate your understanding. ************************************* Trouble viewing this newsletter? You can view it online at www.BrakkeConsulting.com This electronic newsletter is the sole property of Brakke Consulting, Inc. Any use of the contents herein should be approved by and appropriately attributed to Brakke Consulting, Inc. For more information about Brakke Consulting’s services and syndicated studies, visit our website at www.brakkeconsulting.com. Brakke Consulting, Inc. 12005 Ford Rd., Suite 530 Dallas, TX 75234 USA
July 11, 2014
Animal Health News & Notes for July 3, 2014
print version *********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for July 3, 2014 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon DVM MBA ************************************ IN THE NEWS: Brakke Consulting news Strategic Planning earnings news Big Heart Pet Brands Ceva other news Abaxis Advaxis AKPharma Aratana Therapeutics Bayer Bimeda Buckeye Nutrition Centaur DermaZoo Equinext Freedom Health Norbrook Pet-Ag Piramal Critical Care Regeneus Virbac ************************************ BRAKKE CONSULTING, INC. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING NEXT WEEK’S NEWSLETTER Brakke Consulting’s headquarters will be undergoing computer system upgrades next week, and this may impact our ability to send the newsletter out on Friday, July 11. If the newsletter is not published on July 11, the July 18 newsletter will include the news for the preceding two weeks. We appreciate your understanding. ************************************ COMPANY EARNINGS RELEASES > Ceva Sante Animale reported financial results for the full year 2013 ended December 31. Turnover for the year was EUR 624 million ($860 million), an increase of 3% compared to the prior year. (company website) > Big Heart Pet Brands (formerly Del Monte) reported financial results for the full fiscal year ended April 27, 2014. Net sales increased 10% to $2,190 million driven by the first quarter acquisition of Natural Balance Pet Foods, Inc. and new product launches across
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July 3, 2014
Animal Health News & Notes for June 27, 2014
print version *********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for June 27, 2014 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon DVM MBA ************************************ IN THE NEWS: Brakke Consulting news AnimalHealthJobs.com other news Ark Animal Health Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Central Garden & Pet Covidien Dechra IDEXX Medtronic Parnell PRN Pharmacal ************************************ BRAKKE CONSULTING, INC. ANIMALHEALTHJOBS.COM The best place on the web to find qualified job applicants! www.AnimalHealthJobs.com is the premier recruiting web site for the animal health industry. Our database of registered job seekers has grown to over 19,000 resumes. When you need qualified professionals, think of Brakke Consulting and Animal Health Jobs first. www.AnimalHealthJobs.com ************************************ COMPANY NEWS RELEASES > IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. announced it has received USDA approval of the company’s Swine Influenza Virus Ab Test. The new enzyme-linked immunoassay (ELISA) detects antibodies to all influenza type A viruses, giving laboratories a single tool to confidently screen for and monitor swine influenza. (company website) > Central Garden & Pet Company reported that it has received an unsolicited letter from Harbinger Group Inc. requesting that the Company discuss with Harbinger a possible acquisition by Harbinger of all outstanding shares of Central’s common stock at $10 per share in cash or, alternatively, the acquisition of the Company’s Pet segment for $750 million in
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June 27, 2014
Animal Health News & Notes for June 20, 2014
print version *********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for June 20, 2014 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon DVM MBA ************************************ IN THE NEWS: Brakke Consulting news Market Research other news American Health Service Animart Aratana Banfield Bio Health Solutions Datamars Durante Garmin GeneSeek Harrisvaccines Hill’s Master Vet Products Michigan Veterinary Supply Neogen Novartis Nutreco (Spain & Portugal) Nutreco (Durante) Preventia Diagnostics SenesTech Trupanion Vedco Vet-Stem Vetzlife Wickliffe Veterinary Pharmacy Zoetis ************************************ 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 multiclient 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. www.BrakkeConsulting.com ************************************ COMPANY NEWS RELEASES > Zoetis Inc. announced a lower concentration of Dexdomitor (dexmedetomidine), a sedative and preanesthetic. The 0.1 mg/ml dosage is designed to make it
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June 20, 2014
Animal Health News & Notes for June 13, 2014
print version *********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for June 13, 2014 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon DVM MBA ************************************ IN THE NEWS: Brakke Consulting news Transaction assistance other news Aratana Birko Ceva Giltspur Scientific Hipra Pets At Home PGG/HSC Feed Company Zoetis Zoetis Apoquel ************************************ BRAKKE CONSULTING, INC. TRANSACTION ASSISTANCE When the Time Is Right Buying, selling or merging? We can help! Brakke Consulting assists many clients with mergers, acquisitions and divestitures. Our transaction experts can provide the insight, ability and contacts you need in the animal health, pet, veterinary and specialty chemicals markets. Please contact any of our offices for a confidential consultation. www.BrakkeConsulting.com ************************************ COMPANY NEWS RELEASES > Ceva Santé Animale announced a new round of financing. Temasek will invest alongside the management as well as financial investors, such as Euromezzanine and Sagard, historical partners of the group, and CDH Investments. The management retains the position of majority shareholders. (Business Wire) > Demand for Zoetis’ Apoquel (oclacitinib), used for the treatment of acute and chronic canine pruritus, continues to outpace supply, company representatives say. The company doesn’t anticipate that the drug will be widely available until at least mid-2015. Zoetis has implemented a U.S. allocation protocol for those veterinarians and patients who have begun treatment
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June 13, 2014
Animal Health News & Notes for June 6, 2014
print version *********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for June 6, 2014 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon DVM MBA ************************************ IN THE NEWS: Brakke Consulting news Recruiting earnings news Hester Biosciences Sanderson Farms other news Choice Genetics USA C.J. Foods Hill’s Jurox Nestle Purina Norsvin International Phibro TOPIGS International Vaccibody VCA ************************************ BRAKKE CONSULTING, INC. EXECUTIVE AND SALES FORCE RECRUITING Recruiting Means More than Resumes At Brakke Consulting we find the right person to fit your company’s needs. 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 Our involvement in every step of the process helps maintain communications with candidates, allowing them to ask questions and get another perspective on the company. For more information about our recruiting services, visit our website or call one of our consultants: • John Mannhaupt at 972.243.4033 • Ken Berkholtz at 772.223.3079 • Jay Lockhart at 314.821.3368 www.BrakkeConsulting.com ************************************ COMPANY EARNINGS RELEASES > Hester Biosciences reported sales of INR 690.5 million ($11.6 million) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014. Net income for the year came to INR 91.7 million ($1.5
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June 6, 2014
Animal Health News & Notes for May 30, 2014
print version *********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for May 30, 2014 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon DVM MBA ************************************ IN THE NEWS: Brakke Consulting news OTC Channel earnings news Krka other news Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica GenerVations Hillshire Brands Pilgrim’s Pride PuriCore Royal Canin Select Sires Sire Lodge Tyson Foods VGX Animal Health ************************************ BRAKKE CONSULTING, INC. UNDERSTANDING THE OVER-THE-COUNTER MARKET Whether your business is considering the OTC channels for new business opportunities or you have been distributing in the OTC channels for years, Brakke Consulting’s team can provide significant and quality assistance to businesses seeking to learn more about the details of the OTC channels of distribution. If you are looking for meaningful insights into the OTC channels, the trends found there, and the opportunities that exist, contact our Dallas office or Joel Adamson at jadamson@brakkeconsulting.com . www.BrakkeConsulting.com ************************************ COMPANY EARNINGS RELEASES > Krka reported financial results for the first quarter of 2014. Animal health product sales were EUR 10.9 million ($14.9 million), unchanged from the comparable period in the prior year. (Animal Pharm) *********************************** COMPANY NEWS RELEASES > Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc., announced the launch of ULTRA Fel-O-Vax, the first ½ mL vaccine line for cats. The ULTRA Fel-O-Vax vaccine line is available
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May 30, 2014
Animal Health News & Notes for May 23, 2014
print version *********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for May 23, 2014 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon DVM MBA ************************************ IN THE NEWS: Brakke Consulting news Strategic planning earnings news Patterson Veterinary Supply PetSmart SkyStar Bio-Pharmaceutical other news Bio-Nutrition Centaur Dechra DermaZoo DRE Veterinary Hallmarq Veterinary Imaging Henry Schein Kinetic Technologies Merck (Bravecto) Merck (Porceptal) Merial (NexGard) Merial (MDPV vaccine) Parnell Petco PetPace Precision Science PSPC SmartPak Valneva Zinpro ************************************ 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 and impact of various new product introductions. – Benchmarking various functions against company competitors. 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, Inc. reported results for the fiscal year ended April 26, 2014. Veterinary Supply sales for the year were $1.2 billion, an increase of 59% compared to the prior year due primarily to the acquisition of NVS in August 2013. (WSJ.com) > PetSmart, Inc. announced financial results for
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May 23, 2014
Animal Health News & Notes for May 16, 2014
print version *********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for May 16, 2014 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon DVM MBA ************************************ IN THE NEWS: Brakke Consulting news AnimalHealthJobs.com earnings news ImmuCell Kindred Biosciences Phibro Animal Health other news Abaxis Animedica Ceva Cross VetPharm Elanco Industria Italiana Integratori Trei PBI-Gordon Phillips Pet Food and Supplies VCA Antech Wolverton Zoetis ************************************ BRAKKE CONSULTING, INC. ANIMALHEALTHJOBS.COM The best place on the web to find qualified job applicants! www.AnimalHealthJobs.com is the premier recruiting web site for the animal health industry. When you need qualified professionals, think of Brakke Consulting and Animal Health Jobs first. www.AnimalHealthJobs.com ************************************ COMPANY EARNINGS RELEASES > Phibro Animal Health Corporation reported its financial results for its March 2014 fiscal third quarter. Net sales were $173 million, an increase of 7%. Animal Health sales grew 15% to $108 million. (Wall Street Journal) > Kindred Biosciences, Inc. announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2014. The Company incurred a net loss of ($6.2 million) for the quarter compared to a net loss of ($224,000) for the quarter ended March 31, 2013. The Company completed a follow-on public offering in April, raising approximately $58.1 million in net proceeds. (PRNewswire) > ImmuCell Corporation announced financial results for the
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May 16, 2014
Animal Health News & Notes for May 9, 2014
print version *********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for May 9, 2014 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon DVM MBA ************************************ IN THE NEWS: Brakke Consulting news Market research earnings news Central Garden & Pet Henry Schein Heska MWI PetMed Express Spectrum Zoetis other news Axcentive SARL Blue Buffalo Dechra Nestle Purina Provetis Purina Animal Nutrition Western Chemical ************************************ 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. www.BrakkeConsulting.com ************************************ COMPANY EARNINGS RELEASES > Zoetis Inc. reported financial results for the first quarter of 2014. The company reported revenue of $1.10 billion for the first quarter of 2014, an increase of 1% from the first quarter of 2013.
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May 9, 2014
Animal Health News & Notes for May 2, 2014
print version *********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for May 2, 2014 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon DVM MBA ************************************ IN THE NEWS: Brakke Consulting news Practice management earnings news Bayer Kyoritsu Seiyaku Merck Merial Nutreco other news Cargill Equashield Harris Teeter iM3 Integrated Environmental Technologies JBS United JLM Enterprise Novartis Scanostics TyraTech WH Group Zoetis ************************************ BRAKKE CONSULTING, INC. VETERINARY PRACTICE MANAGEMENT Veterinary CE Seminars – Providing Value-added Service to Your Customers Is your company is looking for new ways to increase your exposure to current and prospective veterinary customers? Practice Management Consultant Jessica Lee of Brakke Consulting speaks on a wide array of topics that can provide added value to your veterinary customers. Jessica will be speaking at CVC East in Washington DC on Friday, May 9th on a variety of practice management topics. Jessica also regularly publishes articles in leading veterinary publications. You can read her article for Veterinary Team Brief on talking to clients about vector-borne diseases at http://www.veterinaryteambrief.com/article/ticks-vector-borne-diseases-conversation-opportunities-clients. For more information on how to book Jessica for speaking engagements, contact her at jglee@brakkeconsulting.com or 919-444-3279. www.BrakkeVPMG.com ************************************ COMPANY EARNINGS RELEASES > Merck reported results for the first quarter of 2014. Animal Health sales totaled $813 million, a 3% decrease compared with the
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May 2, 2014
Animal Health News & Notes for April 25, 2014
print version *********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for April 25, 2014 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon DVM MBA ************************************ IN THE NEWS: Brakke Consulting news Transaction Assistance earnings news Abaxis Anpario DS Pharma Animal Health Elanco Hill’s IDEXX Nippon Zenyaku VCA Antech other news Elanco Lilly Med-Vet International MT Venom Novartis Vedco Vet-Stem ************************************ BRAKKE CONSULTING, INC. TRANSACTION ASSISTANCE Let Brakke Consulting provide assistance for all your business development transactions. Brakke Consulting has been the finder of record, agent of record or consultant for a number of successfully completed projects. We assist with valuations and provide due diligence on confidential transactions as well as offering executive counsel on a number of potential transactions. Brakke Consulting has the experience, insight, ability and contacts to provide clients with the highest quality services in the animal health, pet, veterinary and specialty chemicals markets. Please contact any of our offices for a confidential consultation. www.BrakkeConsulting.com ************************************ COMPANY EARNINGS RELEASES > Eli Lilly reported results for the first quarter of 2014. Sales for animal health division Elanco totaled $527 million, an increase of 6% compared with the first quarter of 2013. (company press release) > IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. reported results for the first quarter of 2014. Revenues increased 8% versus the
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April 25, 2014
Animal Health News & Notes for April 18, 2014
print version *********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for April 18, 2014 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon DVM MBA ************************************ IN THE NEWS: Brakke Consulting news 2014 Pain Management Products report Recruiting earnings news Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Nestle Purina PetCare Vetoquinol Virbac other news ASKA Clipper Distributing (Sparmectin-E) Clipper Distributing (Aniset) Elanco First Vet Supply Millpledge Veterinary Nexvet Premune Sparhawk Labs Vetnique Labs ************************************ BRAKKE CONSULTING, INC. 2014 PAIN MANAGEMENT PRODUCTS REPORT NOW AVAILABLE Pain management is one of the leading topics in veterinary medicine today. Brakke Consulting’s annual report on Pain Management Products for Dogs and Cats includes such valuable information as: – overview of acute and chronic pain in small animals – review of new products – estimates of US sales and prices of leading products – pain management products in development – review of nutritional supplements used for chronic pain – review of therapeutic diets for joint care – 2014 survey of 200 small animal veterinarians regarding use of pain management products Pain Management Products for Dogs and Cats 2014 is now available for a purchase price of $5,500. For more information, contact Lynn Fondon, DVM, MBA at 972-243-4033, or email Lfondon@brakkeconsulting.com www.BrakkeConsulting.com ************************************ COMPANY EARNINGS
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April 18, 2014
Animal Health News & Notes for April 11, 2014
print version *********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for April 11, 2014 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon DVM MBA ************************************ IN THE NEWS: Brakke Consulting news Global Equine Market Study US Animal Health Industry Webinar OTC channel earnings news Cargill other news China Animal Healthcare DS Pharma Animal Health Elanco Hennessy Research Intervacc Kemin Mars Merck Nordvacc Läkemedel Novus OPTIMIZERx Corporation Procter & Gamble Pet Care Regeneus ************************************ COMPANY EARNINGS RELEASES > Cargill reported net earnings of $319 million in the fiscal Q3-2014 ended Feb. 28, down 28% from the year-ago period. Third-quarter revenues were $32 billion, essentially even with the year-ago period. Third-quarter earnings rose considerably in Animal Nutrition & Protein compared with the same period a year ago. (Feedstuffs) *********************************** BRAKKE CONSULTING, INC. GLOBAL EQUINE MARKET STUDY EARLY ORDERS DUE BY APRIL 15 Brakke Consulting and Ipsos Agriculture and Animal Health are planning to conduct a comprehensive study of the equine animal health market in seven major horse-owning countries – Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Spain and UK. The global study will be fielded in May, with completion by Aug. 15. Companies that order by April 15 and pay in advance receive a $1,000 early-order discount. Purchasers of the 2014 Equine Market MegaStudy will receive
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April 11, 2014
Animal Health News & Notes for April 4, 2014
print version *********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for April 4, 2014 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon DVM MBA ************************************ IN THE NEWS: Brakke Consulting news Global Equine Market Study US Animal Health Industry Webinar strategic planning earnings news China Animal Healthcare Skystar Bio-Pharmaceutical other news Bayer DRE Veterinary Henry Schein Heska Kindred Biosciences (X-Body) Kindred Biosciences (offering) Medivet Merial Nexcyon Novartis Patterson Phibro Three Dog Bakery VetriScience X-Body Biosciences ************************************ KC ANIMAL HEALTH CORRIDOR ANIMAL HEALTH INVESTMENT FORUM NOW ACCEPTING PRESENTER APPLICATIONS TWO WEEKS REMAINING TO APPLY! The KC Animal Health Corridor is now accepting applications to present at the 2014 KC Animal Health Investment Forum on August 26 in Kansas City, Missouri. Now in its sixth year, the Forum is one of the only opportunities in the world for early-stage companies in the animal health sector to present their vision, business plan and technology to potential investors. The selection committee will consider companies that meet the following criteria: – Seeking $500,000 – $20 million in funding – Revenue projections of $20 million within 5-7 years Applications are due on April 18. To apply, go to http://www.kcanimalhealthforum.com/index.php/apply-to-present/. For more information, contact Kimberly Young at young@thinkkc.com. ************************************ COMPANY EARNINGS RELEASES > China Animal Healthcare reported financial results
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April 4, 2014
Animal Health News & Notes for March 28, 2014
print version *********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for March 28, 2014 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon DVM MBA ************************************ IN THE NEWS: Brakke Consulting news Global Equine Market Study US Animal Health Industry Webinar Pain Management Products report AnimalHealthJobs.com earnings news CVS Group Heska Neogen other news Advaxis Aratana Ark Animal Therapeutics Blueforce Boehringer Ingelheim Cargill Data Sciences Dechra DermaZoo Huvepharma Novus Pet Carousel Sergeant’s Vedco Viridus Animal Health Wellmark ************************************ BRAKKE CONSULTING, INC. COMING IN APRIL: 2014 PAIN MANAGEMENT PRODUCTS REPORT EARLY ORDER DISCOUNT ENDS MONDAY! Pain management is one of the leading topics in veterinary medicine today. Brakke Consulting’s annual report on Pain Management Products for Dogs and Cats includes such valuable information as: – overview of acute and chronic pain in small animals – review of new products – estimates of US sales and prices of leading products – pain management products in development – review of nutritional supplements used for chronic pain – review of therapeutic diets for joint care – 2014 survey of 200 small animal veterinarians regarding use of pain management products Pain Management Products for Dogs and Cats 2014 can be purchased for $4,995 if ordered by March 31, 2014. The report will
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March 28, 2014
Brakke’s New Global Equine Market Study
What products and brands do horse owners buy? How often? From whom? How much do they spend? Who and what influences their decisions for your product category? How does purchasing behavior vary from country to country? How your market share compare to your competitors’? You will learn the answers to these questions and more from a new study, the Global Equine Animal Health Market, a comprehensive study of horse owner buying and decision-making behavior in seven major horse-owning countries. Countries include Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Spain and UK. This new global study is the perfect complement to the recently published Equine Market MegaStudy covering the US market. The global study will be fielded in May, with completion by Aug. 15. Companies that order by April 15 and pay in advance receive a $1,000 early-order discount. Advance purchasers also have an opportunity to review the questionnaire and brand lists prior to fielding the study. Companies that purchased the 2014 Equine Market MegaStudy will receive an additional $1,000 discount on the global study. Upon publication, the price of the study to new subscribers is $29,000. Based on samples of 100 to 200 horse owners per country, the report examines purchasing frequency by brand and by type of outlet, including veterinarians, Internet and catalog suppliers, and brick-and-mortar retail outlets. Purchases by brand.
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March 27, 2014
Animal Health News & Notes for March 21, 2014
print version *********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for March 21, 2014 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon DVM MBA ************************************ IN THE NEWS: Brakke Consulting news US Animal Health Industry Webinar Pain Management Products report market research other news Akorn Animal Health Bioo Scientific Kindred Biosciences Meiji Seika Pharma Merck Novartis Pharmgate Prionics Thermo Fisher Scientific Zoetis ************************************ BRAKKE CONSULTING, INC. US ANIMAL HEALTH INDUSTRY WEBINAR Wednesday, April 16, 2014 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. CDT The two-hour presentation will include a review of the current issues impacting the animal health industry and veterinary profession, data on size of the animal health market and growth trends, sales of leading companies, and expectations for the coming year. This year will also highlight pet insurance and preventive care plans and their effect on veterinary medicine. Participants will also have an opportunity to ask questions of the presenters. Registration cost is $385.00 per person. To register, or for more information, go to www.BrakkeConsulting.com and scroll to the “What’s New” section. www.BrakkeConsulting.com *********************************** COMPANY NEWS RELEASES > Zoetis announced the addition of One Shot BVD to its comprehensive vaccine portfolio. The new vaccine helps provide combined respiratory protection against Mannheimia haemolytica and bovine viral diarrhea (BVD) Types 1 and 2 viruses in a
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March 21, 2014
Animal Health News & Notes for March 14, 2014
print version *********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for March 14, 2014 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon DVM MBA ************************************ IN THE NEWS: Brakke Consulting news Pain Management Products report Veterinary practice management earnings news Big Heart Pet Brands Krka Group other news Bayer Bock VetPharma Cooperative Resources International Dechra HQ Specialty Innovacyn Jaguar Minitube of America Novartis Phibro Procter & Gamble Pet Care SeQuent Scientific Sergeant’s Shasun Pharmaceuticals Virbac West Agro WG Critical Care ************************************ BRAKKE CONSULTING, INC. COMING IN APRIL: 2014 PAIN MANAGEMENT PRODUCTS REPORT Pain management is one of the leading topics in veterinary medicine today. Brakke Consulting’s annual report on Pain Management Products for Dogs and Cats includes such valuable information as: – overview of acute and chronic pain in small animals – review of new products – estimates of US sales and prices of leading products – pain management products in development – review of nutritional supplements used for chronic pain – review of therapeutic diets for joint care – 2014 survey of 200 small animal veterinarians regarding use of pain management products Pain Management Products for Dogs and Cats 2014 can be purchased for $4,995 if ordered by March 31, 2014. The report will be
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March 14, 2014
U.S. Animal Health Industry Webinar Set for April 16
Brakke Consulting, Inc. will host a comprehensive webinar discussing the state of the U.S. animal health industry on Wednesday, April 16, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. CDT. Presented by Ronald Brakke, along with senior consultants John Volk and David Goodnight, DVM, the two-hour presentation will include a review of the current issues impacting the U.S. animal health industry and veterinary profession, data on size of the animal health market and growth trends, sales of leading companies, and expectations for the coming year. This year will also highlight pet insurance and preventive care plans and their effect on veterinary medicine. Participants will also have an opportunity to ask questions of the presenters. 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. “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. This year, we’re hosting this webinar for those who were unable to attend the overview at the North American or Western Veterinary Conferences in person,” said Ronald Brakke, president of Brakke Consulting. Brakke Consulting is the leading management consulting firm specializing in the animal health and nutrition
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March 9, 2014
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