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Brakke Consulting to Present Annual Animal Health Industry Overview
Brakke Consulting, Inc. announced plans to present its 2014 Animal Health Industry Overview in Orlando, Fla. at the North American Veterinary Conference on Monday, Jan. 20 and in Las Vegas, Nev. at the Western Veterinary Conference on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Brakke Consulting has been producing and presenting this program for the past two decades. The 2014 Overview covers current stories and issues that are impacting the animal health industry and the veterinary profession, as well as estimates of the size of the animal health market and sales and direction for the leading animal health companies. This year there will be a special focus on pet insurance and wellness plans regarding their impact on veterinary medicine. Ron Brakke, President of Brakke Consulting says, “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.” For more information on registering for this important industry program, visit our website at www.BrakkeConsulting.com. Brakke Consulting, Inc. specializes in the animal health and nutrition sectors. The company is known for providing strategic, timely information for the animal health industry through its syndicated market studies and custom research projects. For more information, contact Jane Morgan, Brakke Consulting, 972-243-4033,
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December 13, 2013
Animal Health News & Notes for December 13, 2013
print version *********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for December 13, 2013 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon DVM MBA ************************************ IN THE NEWS: Brakke Consulting news 2014 Industry Overview AnimalHealthJobs.com earnings news Central Garden & Pet Del Monte Eco Animal Health other news Animal Health International (Udder Calm) Animal Health International (equine team) CardioVet Ceva China Animal Healthcare Heska Hygieia Biological Laboratories IDEXX MedaNext Merck Sogeval (Ceva) Sogeval (SAMeLQ) Tyson ************************************ BRAKKE CONSULTING, INC. 2014 INDUSTRY OVERVIEW ONLINE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN Brakke Consulting will present the 2014 US Animal Health Industry Overview twice this winter – once at the North American Veterinary Conference in Orlando, Florida and once at the Western Veterinary Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. These dates are: • NAVC: Monday, January 20, 2:00 – 4:00 pm, Gaylord Palms. • WVC: Tuesday, February 18, 2:00 – 4:00 pm, Four Seasons. Registration for the Industry Overview at the NAVC and WVC is now open. Seating is very limited this year, so register early! To register, go to www.brakkeconsulting.com and scroll down to the “What’s New” box. The price is $385 per person for online registration; late registration is $425. www.BrakkeConsulting.com ************************************ COMPANY EARNINGS RELEASES > Central Garden & Pet Company reported financial results for the fourth
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Animal Health News & Notes for December 6, 2013
print version *********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for December 6, 2013 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon DVM MBA ************************************ IN THE NEWS: Brakke Consulting news market research earnings news Krka Group other news Fee Technology B G Chitale Bayer Bioniche Boehringer Ingelheim Eli Lilly Genus Merck Merial Neogen Novartis Patterson Putney VetriMax Viyo International Zoetis ************************************ COMPANY EARNINGS RELEASES > Slovenian generics manufacturer Krka Group reported financial results for the first nine months of 2013. Animal Health revenues were EUR 32 million ($43 million) during the first nine months, a 1% decline compared to the comparable period in the prior year. (Animal Pharm) ************************************ COMPANY NEWS RELEASES > Fee Technology Inc. announced an agreement with Zoetis to bring the company’s Profit Solver software to veterinary practices across the country. Profit Solver provides an effective way to set pricing and labor rates to achieve an identified income level. (DigitalJournal.com) > According to multiple news outlets, Novartis appears to be exploring the possibility of the sale of its animal health subsidiary and has allegedly opened its books to rivals interested in a business that could change hands for more than 3 billion euros ($4.1 billion). Companies mentioned in the news articles include Bayer, Eli Lilly, Merck and
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December 6, 2013
Animal Health News & Notes for November 27, 2013
print version *********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for November 27, 2013 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon DVM MBA ************************************ IN THE NEWS: Brakke Consulting news Practice management earnings news Petsmart other news Avacta Cut-Heal DermaZoo Kyjen Manna Pro Petmate Pharmgate ************************************ 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 regularly publishes articles in leading veterinary publications. You can read her article on pet insurance in Veterinary Team Brief magazine at http://www.veterinaryteambrief.com/article/obesity-conversation-opportunities 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 > PetSmart, Inc. announced financial results for the third quarter of 2013. Total sales for the third quarter of 2013 increased 4% to $1.7 billion. Comparable store sales, or sales in stores open at least a year, grew 3%. Services sales grew 5% to $184 million. Net income totaled $92 million in the third quarter of 2013, compared
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November 27, 2013
Animal Health News & Notes for November 22, 2013
print version *********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for November 22, 2013 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon DVM MBA ************************************ IN THE NEWS: Brakke Consulting news US Flea Control & Heartworm Markets report – last chance to pre-order Transaction assistance earnings news DS Pharma Nippon Zenyaku Kogyo Patterson Spectrum Brands other news Compan Pharmaceuticals Epitopix Greencross IDEXX Immunovaccine Kindred Biosciences Mammoth Pet Holdings Merck Phibro Vetanco Vireo Systems ************************************ BRAKKE CONSULTING, INC. COMING IN DECEMBER: US FLEA CONTROL & HEARTWORM MARKETS 2013 UPDATE LAST CHANCE TO PRE-ORDER! Brakke Consulting will soon be publishing our 2013 report on the US Flea Control and Heartworm Markets. The report includes valuable information on the US market for small animal parasiticides including: – Product descriptions, prices, and sales for the leading veterinary flea and heartworm products – an overview of the veterinary and OTC flea control markets – discussion of the impact of generic fipronil products – 2013 survey of 300 veterinarians – 2013 survey of 500 pet owners The report on the US Flea Control & Heartworm Markets will be available for a purchase price of $6,995 if ordered by TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, and $7,500 after that date. Please contact Dr. Lynn Fondon at (972) 243-4033 or lfondon@brakkeconsulting.com to pre-order the report,
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November 22, 2013
Animal Health News & Notes for November 15, 2013
print version *********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for November 15, 2013 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon DVM MBA ************************************ IN THE NEWS: Brakke Consulting news US Flea Control & Heartworm Markets report Recruiting earnings news Aratana ImmuCell Skystar Biopharmaceutical other news AgriLabs Antech Diagnostics Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica DSM Elanco GlobalVetLINK Henry Schein HORN Lintbells Medivet S.A. Nestlé Purina ONCE Innovations Regeneus Virbac Zoetis (Pet Wellness Report) Zoetis (Fostera) Zoetis (China) *********************************** CORRECTION Last week’s newsletter included a news item regarding the launch of Nutrena SafeChoice Senior horse feed. The article incorrectly attributed the launch to Purina Animal Nutrition; the Nutrena brand is owned by Cargill. ************************************ BRAKKE CONSULTING, INC. COMING IN DECEMBER: US FLEA CONTROL & HEARTWORM MARKETS 2013 UPDATE Brakke Consulting will soon be publishing our 2013 report on the US Flea Control and Heartworm Markets. The report includes valuable information on the US market for small animal parasiticides including: – Product descriptions, prices, and sales for the leading veterinary flea and heartworm products – an overview of the veterinary and OTC flea control markets – discussion of the impact of generic fipronil products – 2013 survey of 300 veterinarians – 2013 survey of 500 pet owners The report on the US Flea Control &
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November 15, 2013
Animal Health News & Notes for November 8, 2013
print version *********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for November 8, 2013 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon DVM MBA ************************************ IN THE NEWS: Brakke Consulting news US Flea Control & Heartworm Markets report OTC channel earnings news Bioniche Henry Schein Heska MWI Ridley Zoetis other news Bioniche Dechra DermaZoo Pharma G Shepherd IVESCO Kane Biotech Modern Veterinary Therapeutics Morphogenesis MWI Norbrook PBI-Gordon PetAg Purina Animal Nutrition Zoetis (Draxxin 25) Zoetis (Excenel RTU) ************************************ BRAKKE CONSULTING, INC. COMING IN DECEMBER: US FLEA CONTROL & HEARTWORM MARKETS 2013 UPDATE Brakke Consulting will soon be publishing our 2013 report on the US Flea Control and Heartworm Markets. The report includes valuable information on the US market for small animal parasiticides including: – Product descriptions, prices, and sales for the leading veterinary flea and heartworm products – an overview of the veterinary and OTC flea control markets – discussion of the impact of generic fipronil products – 2013 survey of 300 veterinarians – 2013 survey of 500 pet owners The report on the US Flea Control & Heartworm Markets will be available for a purchase price of $6,995 if ordered by TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, and $7,500 after that date. Please contact Dr. Lynn Fondon at (972) 243-4033 or lfondon@brakkeconsulting.com to pre-order the report,
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November 8, 2013
Animal Health News & Notes for November 1, 2013
print version *********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for November 1, 2013 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon DVM MBA ************************************ IN THE NEWS: Brakke Consulting news strategic planning earnings news Bayer Hester Biosciences Merck Merial other news Abaxis AlphaVax Alstoe Aurora Pharmaceutical Harrisvaccines LamdaGen Neogen Nexvet Petco Prima Tech Sogeval ************************************ 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 > Merck announced financial results for the third quarter of 2013. Animal Health sales totaled $800 million for the third quarter of 2013, a 2% decline compared with the third quarter of 2012, including a 2% negative impact due to foreign exchange. The quarter was negatively affected by
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November 1, 2013
Animal Health News & Notes for October 25, 2013
print version *********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for October 25, 2013 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon DVM MBA ************************************ IN THE NEWS: Brakke Consulting news AnimalHealthJobs.com earnings news Abaxis Elanco Hill’s IDEXX PetMed Express VCA Antech Vétoquinol other news Advanced Food Technologies Animal Supply Company Bimeda Desert Veterinary Concepts Elf Pet Products MAI Animal Health Pet Food Wholesale PuriCore RFG Distributing 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. Our database of registered job seekers has grown to over 19,000 resumes. A customer who recently posted a job on AnimalHealthJobs.com states: “We have had an exceptional response to our advertisements through Animal Health Jobs, which has been fantastic; thank you for such a high-quality service.” When you need qualified professionals, think of Brakke Consulting and Animal Health Jobs first. www.AnimalHealthJobs.com *********************************** COMPANY EARNINGS RELEASES > Eli Lilly and Company announced financial results for the third quarter of 2013. Worldwide sales of animal health company Elanco were $530 million, an increase of 11% compared with the third quarter of 2012. (company website) > Vétoquinol reported results for the third quarter of 2013. The company generated sales
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October 25, 2013
Animal Health News & Notes for October 18, 2013
print version *********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for October 18, 2013 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon DVM MBA ************************************ IN THE NEWS: Brakke Consulting news Animal Health Roundtable market research earnings news Nestle Virbac other news Advanced Animal Diagnostics Aratana Therapeutics Bimeda Biogénesis Bagó Ceva Danbred North America Del Monte DNA Genetics HILE Biotechnology IDEXX Kemin Phibro PSPC Telsol Limited Vet Therapeutics Whole Foods Market ************************************ BRAKKE CONSULTING, INC. ANIMAL HEALTH BREAKFAST ROUNDTABLE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2013 KANSAS CITY Please join us for our next Animal Health Breakfast Roundtable on Wednesday, October 23. This seminar is co-hosted by Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP and Brakke Consulting. The featured speaker, John Mannhaupt from Brakke Consulting, will focus his presentation on recent news and developments in the animal health industry. To register, go to http://stinson.hostedlandingpage.com/AnimalHealthRoundtableOctober2013/ www.BrakkeConsulting.com *********************************** COMPANY EARNINGS RELEASES > Virbac SA reported financial results for the third quarter of 2013. Consolidated sales were EUR 183 million ($248 million), a 2.5% increase compared to the same period of 2012; +10% excluding the impact of exchange rates. At constant rates and scope, sales grew by 2%. (company website) > Nestle S.A. reported financial results for the first nine months of 2013. PetCare sales were CHF 8.3
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October 18, 2013
Animal Health News & Notes for October 11, 2013
print version *********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for October 11, 2013 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon DVM MBA ************************************ IN THE NEWS: Brakke Consulting news Animal Health Roundtable veterinary practice management other news Ceva (Fertipig) Ceva (Jinyu) DogVacay.com Eco Animal Health Elanco H.J. Baker & Bro. Jinyu Baoling Kinn Lambert Kay Pacific Vet Group Vedco ************************************ BRAKKE CONSULTING, INC. 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 regularly publishes articles in leading veterinary publications. You can read her article on pet insurance in Veterinary Economics magazine at http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Investigate-pet-health-insurance-plans-to-help-cli/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/823907, and her article on cat-friendly practices in Veterinary Team Brief at http://www.veterinaryteambrief.com/article/cat-friendly-practices-conversation-opportunities. For more information on how to book Jessica for speaking engagements, contact her at jglee@brakkeconsulting.com or 919-444-3279. ************************************ COMPANY NEWS RELEASES > Elanco announced that the USDA has issued the Veterinary Biological License for Viralign 6, the first combination modified-live virus (MLV) vaccine to provide targeted protection against bovine viral diarrhea (BVD) virus 1b, the most predominant BVD
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October 11, 2013
Animal Health News & Notes for October 4, 2013
print version *********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for October 4, 2013 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon DVM MBA ************************************ IN THE NEWS: Brakke Consulting news transaction assistance earnings news Bioniche other news Alltech Animal Health International Elanco Fleming Labs Henry Schein Ishii Merck Neogen Pegasus Laboratories Sogeval Vetalis Laboratories Virbac Zoetis (Vetalis) Zoetis (arsenic) Zoetis (Ishii) ************************************ 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, and veterinary markets. Please contact any of our offices for a confidential consultation. www.BrakkeConsulting.com *********************************** COMPANY EARNINGS RELEASES > Bioniche Life Sciences Inc. announced financial results for its fiscal year ended June 30, 2013. Animal Health revenues in Fiscal 2013 were $31.5 million, as compared to $29.8 million in Fiscal 2012. Animal Health net income was $3.3 million as compared to a net loss of ($894,000) in Fiscal 2012. (Online.wsj.com) ************************************ COMPANY NEWS RELEASES > Vetalis Laboratories announced an agreement with Zoetis for the distribution of its food animal nutraceutical products in several countries in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. (Animal Pharm)
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October 4, 2013
Animal Health News & Notes for September 27, 2013
print version *********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for September 27, 2013 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon DVM MBA ************************************ IN THE NEWS: Brakke Consulting news Recruiting earnings news Animalcare Neogen other news Avacta Group Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Cornerstone Dechra First Priority Genetiporc Genus Idexx Jorgensen Labs Merck Merial Mg Biologics MWI Premune SmartTag Zoetis ************************************ 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 > Neogen Corporation announced that its revenue for the first quarter of fiscal year 2014, which ended August 31, was $58.5 million, an 18% increase
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September 27, 2013
Animal Health News & Notes for September 20, 2013
print version *********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for September 20, 2013 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon DVM MBA ************************************ IN THE NEWS: Brakke Consulting news OTC channel earnings news Anpario other news Advanced Cell Technology Elanco Heska Luitpold Novartis Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital Valent BioSciences Vetnique Labs ************************************ 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 > Anpario plc announced results for the first half of 2013. Sales revenue increased 20% to GBP 13.0 million ($19.8 million). First-half pre-tax profit rose to GBP 1.51 million ($2.3 million) from the prior year’s GBP 0.9 million. (RTTNews) ************************************ COMPANY NEWS RELEASES > Elanco Companion Animal Health announced the launch of Recuvyra, a transdermal fentanyl solution that provides post-operative pain control with new transdermal delivery. A single
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September 20, 2013
Animal Health News & Notes for September 6, 2013
print version *********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for September 6, 2013 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon DVM MBA ************************************ IN THE NEWS Brakke Consulting news AnimalHealthJobs.com Due Diligence Seminar earnings news Genus other news Bayer Boehringer Ingelheim Global Green Merial Novartis (Zobuxa) Novartis (Florvio) Novartis (Milbemax) Ogenx Therapeutics Piedmont Animal Health Putney ************************************ BRAKKE CONSULTING, INC. Due Diligence Seminar. Brakke Consulting is planning an update and repeat of its highly regarded two-day seminar on due diligence and other issues related to acquisitions, divestitures, intellectual property (IP) transfer and licensing. The seminar will have a special focus on small to mid-size acquisitions and on IP transfer and licensing. The registration fee will be approximately $1,500 for the two-day, in-person seminar, which will be held in the late fall in the Kansas City area. We are hoping to get a sense of interest in the seminar. With no obligation, if you think you may attend please send an e-mail to Joel Adamson (jadamson@brakkeconsulting.com) or John Mannhaupt (jmannhaupt@brakkeconsulting.com) indicating that you may attend, or would likely attend, such a seminar. We appreciate your feedback. www.BrakkeConsulting.com *********************************** COMPANY EARNINGS RELEASES > Genus reported financial results for the year ended June 30, 2013. The company reported an operating profit of GBP
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September 6, 2013
Animal Health News & Notes for August 30, 2013
print version *********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for August 30, 2013 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon DVM MBA ************************************ IN THE NEWS: Brakke Consulting news market research Equine Megastudy III other news Centaur Animal Health HomeoPet IVESCO Kemin Lohmann MWI Novartis Okapi Sciences Patterson Stason Animal Health VAM CONNECT Zoetis ************************************ BRAKKE CONSULTING, INC. EQUINE MARKET MEGASTUDY III NOW ACCEPTING ORDERS Brakke Consulting, Inc., and Ipsos Agriculture and Animal Health announce the upcoming publication of the third edition of the Equine Market MegaStudy, a comprehensive study of horse owner buying and decision-making behavior. This highly popular survey includes over 400 brands of equine products in 17 categories. The study also measures readership of equine publications, catalogs and websites, and provides a wealth of information on horse owner demographics and segments. The study will be fielded in October, with completion by December 15. Companies that order by September 20 and pay in advance receive a $1,000 early-order discount. Advance purchasers also have an opportunity to review the questionnaire prior to fielding the study. Upon publication, the price of the study is $12,000. For more information, contact project manager John Volk at jvolk@brakkeconsulting.com or 773-327-4941. ************************************ COMPANY NEWS RELEASES > Zoetis Inc., announced revisions to the Risk Minimization Action Plan
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August 30, 2013
Animal Health News & Notes for August 23, 2013
print version *********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for August 23, 2013 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon DVM MBA ************************************ IN THE NEWS: Brakke Consulting news Equine Megastudy III practice management earnings news Patterson PetSmart other news Boehringer Ingelheim Cargill DSM IDEXX (allergy) IDEXX (Madasa) Madasa do Brasil Merck (Zilmax) Merck (Cargill) Nexvet Responsible Transportation STATKING Animal Health CRO Unitech Industries Vetoquinol Virbac ************************************ BRAKKE CONSULTING, INC. VETERINARY PRACTICE MANAGEMENT Veterinary CE Seminars – Providing Value-added Service to Your Customers Brakke’s Practice Management Consultant Jessica Lee speaks on a wide array of topics that can provide added value to your veterinary customers. Jessica will be speaking at the Colorado Veterinary Medical Association Convention on Thursday, Sept. 19 12:30 – 5:00 pm on the topic “Where We Are, How We Got Here, and How We Can Create a Different Future.” Jessica is also a regular contributor to various veterinary publications. You can read her column for DVM360 on splitting a mixed animal practice at http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Your-mixed-veterinary-practice-needs-to-be-split/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/816484 ; read another column for Veterinary Team Brief on otitis externa at http://www.veterinaryteambrief.com/article/otitis-externa-hot-button-issues. Consider booking Jessica to present Veterinary Continuing Education seminars for lunch or dinner meetings or to moderate at all-day workshops for your veterinary customers. For more information, contact Jessica at jglee@brakkeconsulting.com or
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August 23, 2013
Animal Health News & Notes for August 16, 2013
print version *********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for August 16, 2013 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon DVM MBA ************************************ IN THE NEWS: Brakke Consulting news transaction assistance earnings news Aratana Therapeutics Boehringer Ingelheim ImmuCell other news Animal Health International Animal Reference Pathology Gardiner Smith Laboratories Novartis P&G Pet Care Pathway Therapeutics TyraTech VetDC Virbac Zoetis ************************************ 2013 KC Animal Health Corridor Homecoming Dinner Monday, August 26, 2013 Kansas City Convention Center Connect with 750 animal health industry professionals and join the Corridor in honoring this year’s Iron Paw Award recipient, Dr. Jim Nave. This year’s entertainment features Animal Planet personality Victoria Stilwell, champion for positive pet training and the human/animal bond. The event will be held on Monday, August 26 from 5 – 9 p.m. at the Kansas City Convention Center Grand Ballroom. Click here for full details and registration. www.kcanimalhealth.com *********************************** COMPANY EARNINGS RELEASES > Boehringer Ingelheim reported financial results for the first half of 2013. Animal Health revenues were EUR 526 million ($684 million), unchanged from the first six months of the prior year (an increase of 1.5% when adjusted for currency effects). Swine vaccines from the Ingelvac product family were once again the main growth driver. (company website) > ImmuCell Corporation announced the
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August 16, 2013
Animal Health News & Notes for August 13, 2013
print version *********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for September 13, 2013 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon DVM MBA ************************************ IN THE NEWS: Brakke Consulting news strategic planning Equine Mega Study III earnings news Dechra Del Monte Ridley other news Agrovet Bimeda Bioniche DermaZoo Merck ************************************ BRAKKE CONSULTING, INC. EQUINE MARKET MEGASTUDY III LAST WEEK FOR EARLY ORDER DISCOUNT! Brakke Consulting, Inc., and Ipsos Agriculture and Animal Health announce the upcoming publication of the third edition of the Equine Market MegaStudy, a comprehensive study of horse owner buying and decision-making behavior. This highly popular survey includes over 400 brands of equine products in 17 categories. The study also measures readership of equine publications, catalogs and websites, and provides a wealth of information on horse owner demographics and segments. The study will be fielded in October, with completion by December 15. Companies that order by September 20 and pay in advance receive a $1,000 early-order discount. Advance purchasers also have an opportunity to review the questionnaire prior to fielding the study. Upon publication, the price of the study is $12,000. For more information, contact project manager John Volk at jvolk@brakkeconsulting.com or 773-327-4941. www.BrakkeConsulting.com *********************************** COMPANY EARNINGS RELEASES > Dechra Pharmaceuticals announced financial results for its fiscal 2013 full year
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August 13, 2013
Animal Health News & Notes for August 9, 2013
print version *********************************** Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for August 9, 2013 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon DVM MBA ************************************ IN THE NEWS: Brakke Consulting news recruiting earnings news Central Garden & Pet Henry Schein Heska Nestlé Orion Pharma Spectrum Brand Holdings Zoetis other news Bayer Bioniche Ceva (poultry) Ceva (pet supplements) Cyton Biosciences Ecat Jorgensen Luitpold Merck Norbrook Pet Food Experts Pharmgate Shotwell & Carr Tyson Foods Veterinarians.com Zeus & Company Zoetis Jilin Guoyuan Animal Health ************************************ 2013 KC Animal Health Investment Forum Tuesday, August 27, 2013 Kansas City Convention Center The fifth annual KC Animal Health Investment Forum will feature more than a dozen presenting companies seeking business partnerships and opportunities. Hear about the latest up-and-coming pharmaceutical, biological and diagnostic innovations, with applications serving the companion animal, livestock, equine markets and more. The event will be held Tuesday, August 27 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Kansas City Convention Center Grand Ballroom. Visit http://www.kcanimalhealthforum.com/index.php/register-to-attend/ for full details and registration. www.kcanimalhealth.com *********************************** COMPANY EARNINGS RELEASES > Zoetis Inc. reported financial results for the second quarter of 2013. The company reported revenue of $1.11 billion for the second quarter, an increase of 2% from the second quarter of 2012. Revenue reflected an operational increase of 4%, with
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