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Animal Health News & Notes for February 27, 2009
printer friendly version ************************************ Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for February 27, 2009 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon, DVM, MBA ************************************ IN THE NEWS: earnings news Alpharma Balchem Dechra Del Monte Sanderson Farms other news Aribex Charles River McAllister Software Systems Virbac Webster ************************************ COMPANY EARNINGS RELEASES > King Pharmaceuticals reported results for the full year 2008. Animal health division Alpharma, acquired at the end of December 2008, recorded full year revenues of $360 million, a decrease of 2% compared to the prior year. (company webcast) > Dechra Pharmaceuticals reported results for the half-year ended December 31, 2008. Pharmaceuticals revenue was GBP 41.5 million ($60 million), an increase of 146% due primarily to the acquisition of VetXX, which contributed GBP 21 million to the year’s results. (company press release) > Del Monte Foods reported results for the third quarter fiscal 2009 ended January 25. For the third quarter, Pet Products net sales were $433 million, an increase of 15% over sales in the prior year period. (company website) > Balchem reported fourth-quarter 2008 earnings of $4.9 million for its animal health and nutrition business, up 18% on the same period of 2007. Revenue for the quarter rose by 2% to $37.2 million. Full-year revenues rose by 45%
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February 27, 2009
Animal Health News & Notes for February 20, 2009
printer friendly version ************************************ Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for February 20, 2009 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon, DVM, MBA ************************************ JUMP TO: earnings news Nestle VCA Antech Webster other news ANoxA Baltzell Agri Products Bayer (scanner) Bayer (vouchers) Boehringer Ingelheim Chomp Dechra Dainippon Sumitomo Pharma DRE Veterinary JBS National Beef Packing PetScreen Phibro Prince Agri Products Sergeant’s (Chomp) Sergeant’s (collar) Smithfield Foods VetCentric Vivalis ************************************ COMPANY EARNINGS RELEASES > Patterson Companies, Inc. reported consolidated sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2009 ended January 24. Sales of the Webster Veterinary unit increased 35% in the third quarter to $145 million, reflecting the October 2008 acquisition of Columbus Serum Company. (Business Wire) > Nestle S.A. reported results for the full year 2008. Pet Care sales were CHF 12.5 billion ($11.8 billion), representing 12% organic growth and 5% real internal growth. (company press release) > VCA Antech reported financial results for the year ended December 31, 2008. Revenue increased 11% to a twelve-month record of $1.28 billion. Net income increased 10% to $133 million. (company press release) ************************************ COMPANY NEWS RELEASES > Phibro Animal Health Corporation announced that Prince Agri Products, Inc., a subsidiary of the Company, has agreed to acquire the Baltzell Agri Products
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February 20, 2009
Animal Health News & Notes for February 13, 2009
printer friendly version ************************************ Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for February 13, 2009 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon, DVM, MBA ************************************ IN THE NEWS: earnings news Evialis ImmuCell Nutreco Phibro Provimi Ridley Spectrum Brands other news AcuShot Adisseo Biogal Grupo Dibaq Med-Pharmex (Medincell) Med-Pharmex (AcuShot) Medincell S.A. PetNovations Rodi Pet Food Group ************************************ US ANIMAL HEALTH INDUSTRY OVERVIEW Brakke Consulting will be presenting its annual US Animal Health Industry Overview at the Western Veterinary Conference in 2009. WVC Overview Monday, February 16th 2:00 – 4:00 pm Four Seasons, Las Vegas To register today, go to www.brakkeconsulting.com and look for the Overview box on the home page. Payment by major credit card is required at time of registration. www.BrakkeConsulting.com ************************************ COMPANY EARNINGS RELEASES > Phibro Animal Health Corp. reported net sales for the company’s second fiscal quarter of $129 million, a 5% increase from $123 million in the same quarter last year. The company reported a second-quarter net loss of $(8.9 million) compared to net income of $5.6 million or in the previous year. (RTT News) > ImmuCell reported results for the year ended December 31, 2008. Product sales decreased by 3% to $4.6 million in comparison to the same period in 2007. Technology licensing
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February 13, 2009
Animal Health News & Notes for February 6, 2009
printer friendly version ************************************ Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for February 6, 2009 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon, DVM, MBA ************************************ IN THE NEWS: earnings news Accura Animal Health Animal Health International Central Garden & Pet Digital Angel Intervet/Schering-Plough Merial MWI Pilgrim’s Pride other news Accelerated Genetics AgriLabs Aribex Bayer Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Ceva DermaPet Intervet/Schering-Plough Land O’Lakes Purina Parnell Labs PawsPlus SkyLynx Communications Somark Innovations ************************************ US ANIMAL HEALTH INDUSTRY OVERVIEW LAST WEEK TO REGISTER! Brakke Consulting will be presenting its annual US Animal Health Industry Overview at the Western Veterinary Conference in 2009. WVC Overview Monday, February 16th 2:00 – 4:00 pm Four Seasons, Las Vegas To register, go to www.brakkeconsulting.com and look for the Overview box on the home page. Payment by major credit card is required at time of registration. www.BrakkeConsulting.com ************************************ COMPANY EARNINGS RELEASES > Schering-Plough Corporation reported financial results for the 2008 full year. Revenues for Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health were $2.97 billion, compared to $1.25 billion in 2007. Results included sales related to products from the Intervet business acquired in the fourth quarter of 2008. (PR Newswire) > Merck & Co., Inc. announced financial results for the full-year 2008. Sales for animal health division Merial were $2.64 billion,
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February 6, 2009
Animal Health News & Notes for January 30, 2009
printer friendly version ************************************ Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for January 30, 2009 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon, DVM, MBA ************************************ IN THE NEWS: earnings news Abaxis Elanco Fort Dodge Hill’s IDEXX Novartis Novozymes Pfizer Tyson Foods other news Chr. Hansen Digital Angel Intervet/Schering-Plough Lohmann AH Merial Minerthal Neogen Pfizer (Wyeth) Pfizer Animal Genetics Teva Tortuga Vedco Webster Wyeth ************************************ US ANIMAL HEALTH INDUSTRY OVERVIEW Registration is now open Brakke Consulting will be presenting its annual US Animal Health Industry Overview at the Western Veterinary Conference in 2009. WVC Overview Monday, February 16th 2:00 – 4:00 pm Four Seasons, Las Vegas To register, go to www.brakkeconsulting.com and look for the Overview box on the home page. Payment by major credit card is required at time of registration. www.BrakkeConsulting.com ************************************ COMPANY EARNINGS RELEASES > Pfizer Inc. reported financial results for the full year 2008. Full-year 2008 Animal Health revenues were $2.8 billion, an increase of 7% compared with $2.6 billion in 2007, driven by strong global livestock and companion animal product performance. (company website) > Novartis released results for the full year 2008. Animal Health recorded revenues of $1.1 billion for the year, an increase of 5%. Companion animal brands Milbemax and Atopica delivered very
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January 30, 2009
Animal Health News & Notes for January 23, 2009
printer friendly version ************************************ Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for January 23, 2009 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon, DVM, MBA ************************************ IN THE NEWS: earnings news PetMed Express Vetoquinol Virbac other news AgriLabs Arthrodynamic Technologies Butler Central Garden & Pet Fort Dodge Generex Biotechnology IDEXX PetSmart Pfizer Wedgewood Pharmacy ************************************ US ANIMAL HEALTH INDUSTRY OVERVIEW Registration is now open Brakke Consulting will be presenting its annual US Animal Health Industry Overview at the Western Veterinary Conference in 2009. WVC Overview Monday, February 16th 2:00 – 4:00 pm Four Seasons, Las Vegas To register, go to www.brakkeconsulting.com and look for the Overview box on the home page. Payment by major credit card is required at time of registration. www.BrakkeConsulting.com ************************************ COMPANY EARNINGS RELEASES > Virbac SA reported results for the full year 2009. Provisional net sales for the year were EUR 443 million ($624 million), an increase of 1% compared to 2007 (6% increase at constant exchange rates). All geographic areas contributed to the performance with the exception of Latin America. (company website) > Vetoquinol reported results for the full year 2008. Revenues for the year were EUR 234 million ($330 million), unchanged from the prior year. At constant exchange rates, revenues for the year
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January 23, 2009
Animal Health News & Notes for January 16, 2009
printer friendly version ************************************ Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for January 16, 2009 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon, DVM, MBA ************************************ IN THE NEWS: earnings news National Beef other news Abaxis Celldex Henry Schein IDEXX Intervet/Schering-Plough IRIS Int’l Lohmann Neogen Noviko Oasmia ************************************ US ANIMAL HEALTH INDUSTRY OVERVIEW Registration is now open Brakke Consulting will be presenting its annual US Animal Health Industry Overview at the North American Veterinary Conference and the Western Veterinary Conference in 2009. NAVC Overview Monday, January 19th LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! 2:00 – 4:00 pm Gaylord Palms, Orlando WVC Overview Monday, February 16th 2:00 – 4:00 pm Four Seasons, Las Vegas Registration is now open for the NAVC and WVC Overviews. To register, go to www.brakkeconsulting.com and look for the Overview box on the home page. Payment by major credit card is required at time of registration. www.BrakkeConsulting.com ************************************ COMPANY EARNINGS RELEASES > National Beef Packing Co. reported that higher beef prices helped the company narrow its first-quarter profit loss. The company posted a net loss of ($3.2 million) during its first fiscal quarter ended Nov. 29, an improvement on the loss of ($13.7 million) in the same period a year earlier. Sales rose 2% to $1.43 billion.
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January 16, 2009
Brakke Consulting Announces New Office in Kansas City area
Brakke Consulting, the premier management consulting firm serving the animal health and nutrition industries, announced the opening of a new office in the Kansas City area. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, the firm will locate in the Enterprise Center of Johnson County, at 8527 Bluejacket Street, Suite 115, Lenexa, Kansas, 66214. The firm also has offices in Chicago, St. Louis, Omaha, Indianapolis, and Stuart, Florida. For the past two years, Brakke has worked closely with the Kansas City Animal Health Corridor initiative. “The KC Animal Health Corridor is the largest center of animal health and nutrition business in the world,” said Ron Brakke, president. “With the new Kansas City office, our firm will have a local presence near major animal pharmaceutical firms, early stage animal health firms, pet food and supplement companies, and leading animal product distributors.” “Brakke Consulting is the premier consulting firm for the animal health industry, and their presence in the Corridor signifies the importance of this region’s assets to the industry,” said Joerg Ohle, president and general manager of Bayer Corporation’s Animal Health Division, North America and chairman of the KC Animal Health Corridor Advisory Board. Brakke added, “A Kansas City location for a Brakke Consulting office fits well with our existing business and with our plans for the future because of the concentration of animal health
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January 10, 2009
Brakke Launches Redesigned Website for Animal Health Industry
Brakke Consulting has updated and redesigned its corporate website, www.BrakkeConsulting.com, to make it easier for animal health and nutrition executives to source information about industry events and news. “The new website is not only easier to navigate, it contains a wealth of new information and links,” says Ron Brakke, president. The site includes a calendar of industry events, an archive of Brakke’s highly regarded electronic weekly newsletter, and an extensive list of links to other industry organizations. The site also includes a complete catalog of research reports and other market data available from Brakke Consulting. For convenience, the site is searchable via key word. “Whether you want to quickly determine the dates and location of the next veterinary conference, learn more about the services Brakke offers, contact a nearby Brakke consultant, or track down a recent news item about a competitor, the site will help you find the information quickly,” Brakke says. Brakke Consulting is the leading management consulting firm specializing in the animal health and nutrition markets. Services include strategic and general consulting, merger and acquisition services, executive recruitment, market research and industry data, and veterinary practice management. Its headquarters are located at 2735 Villa Creek, Suite 140, Dallas, TX, 75234, (972) 243-4033, www.brakkeconsulting.com. printer friendly version
Animal Health News & Notes for January 9, 2009
printer friendly version ******************************************************************* Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for January 9, 2009 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon, DVM, MBA ******************************************************************* IN THE NEWS: earnings news Neogen other news Abaxis AviTech Butler Mars Veterinary Merial MWI Novartis Victor Medical Webster ******************************************************************* US ANIMAL HEALTH INDUSTRY OVERVIEW Registration is now open Brakke Consulting will be presenting its annual US Animal Health Industry Overview at the North American Veterinary Conference and the Western Veterinary Conference in 2009. NAVC Overview Monday, January 19th 2:00 – 4:00 pm Gaylord Palms, Orlando WVC Overview Monday, February 16th 2:00 – 4:00 pm Four Seasons, Las Vegas Registration is now open for the NAVC and WVC Overviews. To register, go to www.brakkeconsulting.com and look for the Overview box on the home page. Payment by major credit card is required at time of registration. www.BrakkeConsulting.com ******************************************************************* COMPANY EARNINGS RELEASES > Neogen Corporation announced net income of $3.9 million for the second quarter of FY 2009 ended Nov. 30, a 20% increase from the previous year’s second quarter. Second quarter revenues increased 15% to $31 million. (company press release) ******************************************************************* COMPANY NEWS RELEASES > Merial announced it is now the exclusive distributor and technical service provider of the innovative in
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January 9, 2009
Animal Health News & Notes for January 2, 2009
printer friendly version ******************************************************************* Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for January 2, 2009 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon, DVM, MBA ******************************************************************* IN THE NEWS: earnings news Dainippon Sumitomo Pharma other news Alpharma Digital Angel Imugene IN Partners IVX King Pharmaceuticals Merial Midmark MultiVet Int’l Pet DRx PharmaCom BioVet Preferred Pet Care Radio Systems Sergeant’s Sharn Veterinary Signostics Teva Animal Health ******************************************************************* US ANIMAL HEALTH INDUSTRY OVERVIEW Registration is now open Brakke Consulting will be presenting its annual US Animal Health Industry Overview at the North American Veterinary Conference and the Western Veterinary Conference in 2009. NAVC Overview Monday, January 19th 2:00 – 4:00 pm Gaylord Palms, Orlando WVC Overview Monday, February 16th 2:00 – 4:00 pm Four Seasons, Las Vegas Registration is now open for the NAVC and WVC Overviews. To register, go to www.brakkeconsulting.com and look for the Overview box on the home page. Payment by major credit card is required at time of registration. www.BrakkeConsulting.com ******************************************************************* COMPANY EARNINGS RELEASES > Dainippon Sumitomo Pharma reported results for its fiscal year 2007 ended March 31, 2008. Net sales for the Animal Science Division were almost flat at Yen 27,242 million ($272 million) compared with fiscal 2006. (company communication) ******************************************************************* COMPANY NEWS RELEASES
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January 2, 2009
Animal Health News & Notes for December 24, 2008
printer friendly version ******************************************************************* Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for December 24, 2008 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon, DVM, MBA ******************************************************************* Happy Holidays from Brakke Consulting Ron Brakke Joel Adamson Ken Berkholtz Ray Collier Lynn Fondon Atsuo Hata Jay Lockhart John Mannhaupt Susan Mannhaupt Christine Merle Richard Miles Jane Morgan Kevin Scott John Volk 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. 2735 Villa Creek, Suite 140 Dallas, TX 75234 USA
December 24, 2008
Animal Health News & Notes for December 19, 2008
printer friendly version ******************************************************************* Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for December 19, 2008 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon, DVM, MBA ******************************************************************* JUMP TO: other news Alimentary Health Ltd Dechra Evialis Iams IMI Global IMULAN BioTherapeutics T-Cyte Therapeutics ******************************************************************* NOW AVAILABLE! BRAKKE CONSULTING, INC. New Study: The Economy and Pet Care What impact has the recent economic downturn had on your business in 2008? How will it impact your revenues in 2009? A comprehensive new study among 1,500 pet owners and 225 companion animal veterinarians clearly demonstrates that the recession is having an impact both at the veterinary clinic and in the OTC sector. The study examines 2008 purchase behavior and 2009 intentions for 12 specific product and service categories: Pet food, therapeutic diets, treats, supplements, medications, flea, tick and heartworm control, equipment such as collars and feeding bowls, toys/accessories/gifts, boarding, grooming, pet insurance and veterinary services. The research also shows how veterinarians are changing their own buying and hiring behaviors to right-size their practices during the downturn. The Economy and Pet Care is now available for the price of $5,995. For more information or to order the study, contact John Volk, senior consultant, jvolk@brakkeconsulting.com, (773) 327-4941. ******************************************************************* COMPANY NEWS RELEASES > Evialis reported that Pierre
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December 19, 2008
Animal Health News & Notes for December 12, 2008
printer friendly version ******************************************************************* Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for December 12, 2008 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon, DVM, MBA ******************************************************************* IN THE NEWS: earnings news KMG Chemicals other news AgriLabs Eriginate Corp HomeoPet IDEXX Neogen ThermoGenesis ******************************************************************* COMPANY EARNINGS RELEASES > KMG Chemicals Inc. reported results for its fiscal first quarter 2009 ended October 31. In the first quarter of fiscal 2009, Animal Health generated net sales of $1.4 million, compared to sales of $1.5 million in the first fiscal quarter of 2008. (RTTNews) ******************************************************************* COMPANY NEWS RELEASES > IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. announced the availability of the SNAP Feline Triple Test, the next generation of the SNAP Feline Combo Test. The new SNAP Feline Triple Test features FIV/FeLV plus the ability to determine the presence of feline heartworm antigen. (company website) > AgriLabs introduced Colostrx 130 Colostrum Replacer, a complete replacement option for maternal colostrum. Colostrx 130 Colostrum Replacer contains a full 130 grams of globulin protein protection in every dose, the most of any other available colostrum replacer. (company press release) > Neogen Corporation announced hat its Board of Directors has initiated a new share repurchase program to purchase up to 500,000 shares of the company’s common stock. In a joint move, the Board
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December 12, 2008
Animal Health News & Notes for December 5, 2008
printer friendly version ******************************************************************* Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for December 5, 2008 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon, DVM, MBA ******************************************************************* IN THE NEWS: earnings news Del Monte ECO Animal Health Sanderson Farms Smithfield other news Cal-Maine Foods DRE Veterinary Elanco Oculus Pilgrim’s Pride Tampa Farm Services ******************************************************************* NOW AVAILABLE: US FLEA CONTROL AND HEARTWORM MARKETS Brakke Consulting has published its annual report on the market for flea, tick and heartworm products. The report includes an annual survey of over 250 veterinarians and their usage and perceptions of flea, tick and heartworm products, as well as sales estimates, product pricing, information on new and developing products, and advertising expenditures. The report on the US Flea Control & Heartworm Markets is immediately available for a purchase price of $5,500. Please contact Dr. Lynn Fondon at (972) 243-4033 or lfondon@brakkeconsulting.com to order the report or for more information. www.BrakkeConsulting.com ******************************************************************* COMPANY EARNINGS RELEASES > ECO Animal Health Group Plc reported a six-month loss before tax of (GBP 623,000) ($916,000) compared to a loss of (GBP 736,000) a year ago. Total revenue was GBP 8.4 million ($12.4 million), compared to GBP 6.9 million in the previous year. (RTTNews) > Del Monte Foods reported net sales for the second
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December 5, 2008
Animal Health News & Notes for November 26, 2008
printer friendly version ******************************************************************* Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for November 26, 2008 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon, DVM, MBA ******************************************************************* IN THE NEWS : earnings news Central Garden & Pet Evialis other news AB Science Albion Alpharma Ascor Chimici Biopharm Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica BOMAC Vets Plus Dainippon Sumitomo Pharma IDEXX King Pharmaceuticals Modern Veterinary Therapeutics Nestle Purina Vetoquinol ******************************************************************* 2008 US FLEA CONTROL & HEARTWORM MARKETS LAST DAY FOR EARLY-BIRD DISCOUNT IS NOV. 26! Contact Dr. Lynn Fondon at lfondon@brakkeconsulting.com or 972-243-4033 to order or for more information. www.BrakkeConsulting.com ******************************************************************* COMPANY EARNINGS RELEASES > Evialis has reported revenue of EUR 304 million ($439 million) for the first quarter of the 2008-2009 financial year ended September 30, an increase of nearly 64%. The increase reflected the high price of raw materials as well as the contribution of acquired businesses. On a like-for-like basis, revenue increased 26% over the previous year. (Animal Pharm) > Central Garden & Pet reported results for the fourth quarter ended September 27, 2008. Net sales for the Pet Products segment were $226 million, an increase of 2% compared to the year-ago period. (company website) ******************************************************************* COMPANY NEWS RELEASES > King Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Alpharma Inc. announced that the two companies
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November 26, 2008
Animal Health News & Notes for November 21, 2008
printer friendly version ******************************************************************* Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for November 21, 2008 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon, DVM, MBA ******************************************************************* 2008 US FLEA CONTROL AND HEARTWORM MARKETS REPORT: ORDER NOW FOR DISCOUNT! IN THE NEWS: earnings news Pet DRx PetSmart Webster other news Artimplant BioMedtrix Ceva Delmarva 2000 ******************************************************************* LAST WEEK FOR EARLY-BIRD DISCOUNT! US FLEA CONTROL AND HEARTWORM MARKETS 2008 UPDATE Brakke Consulting will soon be publishing our 2008 report on the US Flea Control and Heartworm Markets. Our annual survey of over 250 veterinarians will include questions regarding usage of many of the new products introduced in the past two years, as well as perceptions of trends in flea, tick and heartworm product sales. The survey also includes current sales estimates; advertising spend; and product pricing. The report on the US Flea Control & Heartworm Markets will be available for a purchase price of $4,995 if ordered by WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, and $5,500 after that date. Please contact Dr. Lynn Fondon at (972) 243-4033 or lfondon@brakkeconsulting.com to pre-order the report or for more information. ******************************************************************* COMPANY EARNINGS RELEASES > Patterson Companies, Inc. reported results for the second quarter of fiscal 2009 ended October 25. Sales of the Webster Veterinary unit increased
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November 21, 2008
Animal Health News & Notes for June 6, 2008
printer friendly version ******************************************************************* Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for June 6, 2008 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon, DVM, MBA ******************************************************************* JUMP TO: earnings news Del Monte Smithfield Foods other news Earth’s Balance Fort Dodge IDEXX Intervet/Schering-Plough Merial Novartis Pharmalett Tyson Foods Virbac ******************************************************************* COMPANY EARNINGS RELEASES > Del Monte Foods reported results for its fiscal year ended April 27, 2008. Pet Products sales for the year were $1.4 billion, an increase of 11.6% compared to fiscal year 2007. (company website) > Smithfield Foods reported results for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2008. Net income was $129 million, down 23% from last year’s net profit figure of $167 million. Sales for the year rose 21% to $11.3 billion from last year’s level of $9.4 billion. (Meating Place) ******************************************************************* COMPANY NEWS RELEASES > Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health announces the availability of EquiRab, a rabies vaccine designed specifically for horses. The new vaccine for horses offers long-lasting protection against rabies in the convenience of a single, low-dose injection, and is proven safe for use in healthy horses and foals 4-months of age or older. (US Equestrian Federation) > Novartis Animal Health US, Inc. and Merial announced that Novartis cattle vaccines are now options in the Merial Surehealth Calf
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June 6, 2008
Animal Health News & Notes for May 30, 2008
printer friendly version ******************************************************************* Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for May 30, 2008 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon, DVM, MBA ******************************************************************* JUMP TO: earnings news Ridley other news Apothecary Shops BioTracking Ceva Dechra Novartis Nutri-vet Pet DRx Phibro VCA Antech VetXX ******************************************************************* COMPANY EARNINGS RELEASES > Ridley Inc. reported financial results for its fiscal 2008 third quarter ended March 31, 2008. For the quarter, the company reported net earnings of $5.0 million compared to net earnings of $3.1 million for the same period last year. Revenues for the third quarter of fiscal 2008 were $167 million compared to revenues of $137 million in the comparable prior-year period. (company website) ******************************************************************* COMPANY NEWS RELEASES > Novartis Animal Health US, Inc. introduced EPA approved Neporex 2SG for multi-species fly larvae control for horse, pig, cattle and poultry operations. Neporex halts larval growth and prevents adult fly development for improved farm hygiene. (CattleNetwork) > Nutri-vet, L.L.C., and Ceva Santé Animale have jointly agreed to resolve a lawsuit involving patent and Lantham Act issues. Ceva will continue with its line of pheromone-based pet-behavior products, while Nutri-Vet will introduce its new line of herbal-based pet-calming products. (company press release) > Phibro Animal Health Corporation announced that Larry Miller has joined the
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May 30, 2008
Animal Health News & Notes for May 23, 2008
printer friendly version ******************************************************************* Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for May 23, 2008 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon, DVM, MBA ******************************************************************* IN THE NEWS: earnings news Biopure Hartville Group Menu Foods Pet DRx PetSmart Sanderson Farms Webster other news BioArts International BioResource Int’l Eklin Medical Systems GrainCorp Ltd IDEXX Intervet Novus Pfizer Ridley Ultrasource United Pet Group ******************************************************************* 52nd ANNUAL LIVESTOCK INSECT WORKERS’ CONFERENCE: June 15 – 18, 2008 Kansas City, MO The 52nd annual conference is set for June 15 – 18, 2008 in Kansas City, MO. The Kansas City area is home to many of the country’s largest animal health companies. This year’s conference will provide the latest information on university, government and industry research into the management of food animal ectoparasites. The program will also include presentations on the Kansas City Animal Health Corridor, National Biosecurity and Agro-terrorism, and legal perspectives on veterinary forensic entomology. For more information, go to: http://www.pestmanagement.info/LIWC/ ******************************************************************* COMPANY EARNINGS RELEASES > Patterson Companies announced results for its fiscal year 2008 ended April 26. Full-year sales of the Webster Veterinary Supply unit increased 12% to $446 million. (company website) > Biopure Corporation announced its financial results for the second fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2008. Total revenues for the second
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May 23, 2008
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