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Animal Health News & Notes for August 31, 2007
printer friendly version ******************************************************************* Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for August 31, 2007 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon, DVM, MBA ******************************************************************* JUMP TO: earnings news Biopure Del Monte Sanderson Farms other news Alltech Cenzone Tech FoodLogiQ Henry Schein Kane Enterprises Mars Merial Monsanto Neogen Novartis (suture) Novartis (research) Synbiotics Vedco Veterinary Products Laboratories W. & J. Dunlop ******************************************************************* 2007 Animal Health Industry Overview and Mid-Year Update at the Central Veterinary Conference September 17, 2007 Brakke Consulting will present its Mid-Year Update Overview at the Central Veterinary Conference in Kansas City on Monday, September 17. Registration fees beginning September 5 are $375 for the first person from a company to register and $350 for each additional person from the same company. To register, go to the Brakke homepage on www.brakkeconsulting.com and click on the link at the bottom for details. You can also call Jane Morgan in the Dallas office to register at (972)243-4033. ****************************************************************** COMPANY EARNINGS RELEASES > Biopure Corporation announced its financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2007. Revenues for the third quarter of 2007 were $550,000, including $470,000 from sales of the company’s veterinary product Oxyglobin, compared to sales of $312,000 from Oxyglobin sales in the third quarter of 2006.
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August 31, 2007
Animal Health News & Notes for August 24, 2007
printer friendly version ******************************************************************* Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for August 24, 2007 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon, DVM, MBA ******************************************************************* IN THE NEWS: earnings news OurPet’s Co. Ridley Smithfield Foods Webster Veterinary Supply other news AHC Products Bioniche Bovigen DSM Nullodor USA ReactivLab Sound Technologies Zonare ******************************************************************* 2007 Animal Health Industry Overview and Mid-Year Update at the Central Veterinary Conference September 17, 2007 Brakke Consulting will present its Mid-Year Update Overview at the Central Veterinary Conference in Kansas City on Monday, September 17. Registration fees are $350 for the first person from a company to register and $325 for each additional person from the same company. To register, go to the Brakke homepage on www.brakkeconsulting.com and click on the link at the bottom for details. You can also call Jane Morgan or Susan Mannhaupt in the Dallas office to register at (972)243-4033. ****************************************************************** COMPANY EARNINGS RELEASES > Patterson Companies, Inc. reported financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2008 ended July 28. Sales of the Webster Veterinary unit increased 10% in the first quarter of fiscal 2008 to $110 million. Patterson’s veterinary business benefited from continued sales growth of consumable supplies and a 30% increase in sales of equipment and IntraVet practice management software.
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August 24, 2007
Animal Health News & Notes for August 17, 2007
printer friendly version ******************************************************************* Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for August 17, 2007 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon, DVM, MBA ******************************************************************* IN THE NEWS: earnings news Lawrence Nestle PetSmart Provimi other news Alltech Fort Dodge G.C. Hanford ******************************************************************* ANNOUNCING NEW PET OWNER CHANNEL USE STUDY LAST DAY TO RECEIVE EARLY-ORDER PRICE! Several fundamental changes are underway that potentially affect the way pet owners purchase products. The number of pet products is proliferating. Internet usage is growing as a source of information and sales. Traditional OTC marketers are launching veterinary divisions, and vice versa. Vet-only products are “leaking” in larger and larger quantities into OTC. Major products are going off patent, and may soon face OTC branded competition. The Pet Owner Channel Use Study from Brakke Consulting and Market Directions is a survey of more than 1,000 dog and cat owners that examines purchasing frequency by brand and by type of outlet, channel switching, and the importance of convenience, price and veterinary recommendation on purchasing decision. Products included: – Wellness and therapeutic pet foods – Flea and tick control – Heartworm prevention – Dental treats and products – Pain management and other chronic-use medications – Joint health supplements – Pet health insurance – Boarding and day-care services The
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August 17, 2007
Animal Health News & Notes for August 10, 2007
printer friendly version ******************************************************************* Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for August 10, 2007 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon, DVM, MBA ******************************************************************* LAST WEEK TO RECEIVE THE EARLY-ORDER DISCOUNT FOR THE PET OWNER CHANNEL USE STUDY! see below for details IN THE NEWS: earnings news Bayer Central Garden & Pet Nutreco Spectrum Brands other news BrightHeart Veterinary Centers Castleberry’s Digital Angel Wedgewood Pharmacy ******************************************************************* 2007 Animal Health Industry Overview and Mid-Year Update at the Central Veterinary Conference September 17, 2007 Brakke Consulting will present its Mid-Year Update Overview at the Central Veterinary Conference in Kansas City on Monday, September 17. Registration fees are $350 for the first person from a company to register and $325 for each additional person from the same company. To register, go to the Brakke homepage on www.brakkeconsulting.com and click on the link at the bottom for details. You can also call Jane Morgan in the Dallas office to register at (972)243-4033. ****************************************************************** COMPANY EARNINGS RELEASES > Bayer reported financial results for the second quarter of 2007. Second-quarter sales of the Animal Health Division rose to EUR 266 million ($358 million), an increase of 5% compared to the second quarter of 2006. Contributing particularly to the increase was the Advantage product
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August 10, 2007
Animal Health News & Notes for August 3, 2007
printer friendly version ******************************************************************* Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for August 3, 2007 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon, DVM, MBA ******************************************************************* IN THE NEWS: earnings news Alpharma Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Ceva Dainippon Sumitomo Pharma ImmuCell Maple Leaf Foods MWI Veterinary Supply Pilgrim’s Pride Tyson Foods other news AgriLabs Bayer Embrace Pet Insurance IdentiGEN Imulan BioTherapeutics Pfizer Van Beek Velcera ******************************************************************* ANNOUNCING NEW PET OWNER CHANNEL USE STUDY Several fundamental changes are underway that potentially affect the way pet owners purchase products. The number of pet products is proliferating. Internet usage is growing as a source of information and sales. Traditional OTC marketers are launching veterinary divisions, and vice versa. Vet-only products are “leaking” in larger and larger quantities into OTC. Major products are going off patent, and may soon face OTC branded competition. The Pet Owner Channel Use Study from Brakke Consulting and Market Directions is a survey of more than 1,000 dog and cat owners that examines purchasing frequency by brand and by type of outlet, channel switching, and the importance of convenience, price and veterinary recommendation on purchasing decision. Products included: – Wellness and therapeutic pet foods – Flea and tick control – Heartworm prevention – Dental treats and products – Pain management and other chronic-use
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August 3, 2007
Animal Health News & Notes for July 27, 2007
printer friendly version ******************************************************************* Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for July 27, 2007 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon, DVM, MBA ******************************************************************* IN THE NEWS: earnings news Abaxis Elanco Evialis Heska Hill’s IDEXX Intervet Merial Neogen PetMed Express Schering-Plough VCA Antech Vetoquinol other news Bayer BioMimetic Tissue Sciences Bioniche Diamond V Healionics Maple Leaf Foods Microbial Developments Ltd Nutreco Schering-Plough ******************************************************************* 2007 Animal Health Industry Overview and Mid-Year Update at the Central Veterinary Conference September 17, 2007 Brakke Consulting will present its Mid-Year Update Overview at the Central Veterinary Conference in Kansas City on Monday, September 17. Early registration fees, good through August 10th, are $325.00 for the first person from a company to register and $300 for each additional person from the same company. To register, go to the Brakke homepage on www.brakkeconsulting.com and click on the link at the bottom for details. You can also call Jane Morgan in the Dallas office to register at (972)243-4033. ******************************************************************* COMPANY EARNINGS RELEASES > Merck & Co., Inc. announced second-quarter 2007 results. Second-quarter sales for joint venture Merial were $637 million, an increase of 9% compared to the second quarter of 2006. (company website) > Akzo Nobel reported results for the second quarter of 2007. Second
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July 27, 2007
Animal Health News & Notes for July 20, 2007
printer friendly version ******************************************************************* Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for July 20, 2007 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon, DVM, MBA ******************************************************************* IN THE NEWS: earnings news Fort Dodge Pfizer other news Accelerated Genetics Bayer Butler Sales Associates Ceva Heska Hill’s IDEXX ImmuCell JBS Merial Nutrena Pfizer Select Sires Swift Vobra Special Petfoods ******************************************************************* 2007 VETERINARY DISTRIBUTOR EFFECTIVENESS STUDY PLACE YOUR ORDER NOW The 2007 Distributor Effectiveness Study is a follow-up to the original 2003 study. The study will utilize a quantitative survey of approximately 800 companion animal veterinarians to identify what they view to be the most important traits of a distributor, and to have them rate the performance of distributors that serve their practices on 20 business activities and measures. The 2007 DES will provide insight about some of the major changes in the marketplace since 2003 that have affected veterinarians’ relationship with their distributors such as: – Mergers and Acquisitions: At least half of the top 10 distributors in 2003 have either been acquired or merged with other companies. – Geographical Expansion: Several strong regional distributors have expanded to new market areas or grown to become national companies. – National and Regional Market Shares have changed dramatically for some companies and regions. – Distribution and Call Center
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July 20, 2007
Animal Health News & Notes for July 13, 2007
printer friendly version ******************************************************************* Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for July 13, 2007 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon, DVM, MBA ******************************************************************* IN THE NEWS: earnings news TW Medical Virbac other news Bayer Ceva Doctors Foster and Smith Elanco Heska Merial Ouro Fino Pets Best Prionics Schering-Plough Vetbrands ******************************************************************* COMPANY EARNINGS RELEASES > Virbac SA reported sales for the first half of 2007 totaled EUR 216 million ($278 million), representing growth of 12% year-on-year and driven by good growth in all geographical areas and notably in India and the US. Sales for the second quarter were EUR 111 million ($150 million), up 10% on the same period a year earlier. The companion animal and food animal divisions both performed well over the first half, registering respective sales growth of 13.5% and 20.5% at constant exchange rates. The majority of sales growth in food producing animals segment came from acquisitions in India and Italy. (company website) > TW Medical Veterinary Supply announced continued strong sales performance in the second quarter of 2007. Net sales for the quarter ended June 30, 2007, totaled $5.3 million. Sales for the six months ending June 30 were $11.4 million a 27% increase over the same period last year. (company press release) ****************************************************************** COMPANY NEWS
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July 13, 2007
Animal Health News & Notes for July 6, 2007
printer friendly version ******************************************************************* Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for July 6, 2007 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon, DVM, MBA ******************************************************************* LAST WEEK TO REGISTER FOR BRAKKE’S MID-YEAR UPDATE! See below JUMP TO: other news Banfield Hill’s K-9 Genetics Sogeval Vetradent ******************************************************************* BRAKKE CONSULTING, INC. 2007 INDUSTRY OVERVIEW AND MID-YEAR UPDATE AT THE AVMA ANNUAL CONVENTION JULY 16, 2007 WASHINGTON, DC For the first time, Brakke Consulting will be presenting our 2007 Industry Overview at the American Veterinary Medical Association Annual Convention. The Mid-Year update will include current information on the leading animal health companies, observations of successes and challenges for new product and company entries into the marketplace, and estimates for year end 2007. We’ll have a special section on our expectations for the market place in 2008 for your planning purposes. We would encourage you to have your senior marketing and sales management participate in this Mid-Year update. Registration is $375 for the first company attendee and $350 for each additional attendee from the same company at the same presentation. To register online, visit our website at https://brakkeconsulting.com/2007AVMA.html. Or call Jane Morgan in the Dallas office at 972-243-4033 or email jmorgan@brakkeconsulting.com . www.BrakkeConsulting.com ****************************************************************** COMPANY NEWS RELEASES > Hill’s Pet Nutrition announced plans to build
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July 6, 2007
Animal Health News & Notes for June 27, 2007
printer friendly version ******************************************************************* Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for June 27, 2007 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon, DVM, MBA ******************************************************************* REGISTER NOW FOR BRAKKE’S MID-YEAR UPDATE OVERVIEW AT THE AVMA CONVENTION see below for details JUMP TO: other news Boehringer Ingelheim Eklin Merial Nutreco SeeSaw Networks ******************************************************************* BRAKKE CONSULTING, INC. 2007 INDUSTRY OVERVIEW AND MID-YEAR UPDATE AT THE AVMA ANNUAL CONVENTION JULY 16, 2007 WASHINGTON, DC For the first time, Brakke Consulting will be presenting our 2007 Industry Overview at the American Veterinary Medical Association Annual Convention. The Mid-Year update will include current information on the leading animal health companies, observations of successes and challenges for new product and company entries into the marketplace, and estimates for year end 2007. We’ll have a special section on our expectations for the market place in 2008 for your planning purposes. We would encourage you to have your senior marketing and sales management participate in this Mid-Year update. Registration is $375 for the first company attendee and $350 for each additional attendee from the same company at the same presentation. To register online, visit our website at https://brakkeconsulting.com/2007AVMA.html. Or call Jane Morgan in the Dallas office at 972-243-4033 or email jmorgan@brakkeconsulting.com . www.BrakkeConsulting.com ******************************************************************* COMPANY NEWS RELEASES > Merial
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June 27, 2007
Animal Health News & Notes for June 22, 2007
printer friendly version ******************************************************************* Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for June 22, 2007 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon, DVM, MBA ******************************************************************* IN THE NEWS: other news Alpharma AnDiaTec Elanco EZ-Med Technologies Fort Dodge GeoPharma Lily&Me New England X-ray Pet Food Direct Sergeant’s Tissue Genesis Tyson Foods Vet-Stem Webster Y-Tex Yantai JinHai Pharmaceutical Co ******************************************************************* BRAKKE CONSULTING, INC. 2007 INDUSTRY OVERVIEW AND MID-YEAR UPDATE AT THE AVMA ANNUAL CONVENTION JULY 16, 2007 WASHINGTON, DC For the first time, Brakke Consulting will be presenting our 2007 Industry Overview at the American Veterinary Medical Association Annual Convention. The Mid-Year update will include current information on the leading animal health companies, observations of successes and challenges for new product and company entries into the marketplace, and estimates for year end 2007. We’ll have a special section on our expectations for the market place in 2008 for your planning purposes. We would encourage you to have your senior marketing and sales management participate in this Mid-Year update. Early registration is $350 for the first company attendee and $325 for each additional attendee from the same company at the same presentation. To register online, visit our website at https://brakkeconsulting.com/2007AVMA.html. Or call Jane Morgan in the Dallas office at 972-243-4033 or email jmorgan@brakkeconsulting.com . www.BrakkeConsulting.com *******************************************************************
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June 22, 2007
Animal Health News & Notes for June 15, 2007
printer friendly version ******************************************************************* Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for June 15, 2007 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon, DVM, MBA ******************************************************************* IN THE NEWS: earnings news Del Monte other news Beaphar Brightheart Veterinary Centers DiaSys Elanco Genebiotech GlobalVetLink International Veterinary Distribution Network Monsanto Choice Genetics MWI (acquisition) MWI (distribution center) Nanogen Nutra-Flo Protein & Biotech Products Pfizer Securos Sinclair Animal & Household Care ******************************************************************* BRAKKE CONSULTING, INC. 2007 INDUSTRY OVERVIEW AND MID-YEAR UPDATE AT THE AVMA ANNUAL CONVENTION JULY 16, 2007 WASHINGTON, DC For the first time, Brakke Consulting will be presenting our 2007 Industry Overview at the American Veterinary Medical Association Annual Convention. The Mid-Year update will include current information on the leading animal health companies, observations of successes and challenges for new product and company entries into the marketplace, and estimates for year end 2007. We’ll have a special section on our expectations for the market place in 2008 for your planning purposes. We would encourage you to have your senior marketing and sales management participate in this Mid-Year update. Early registration is $350 for the first company attendee and $325 for each additional attendee from the same company at the same presentation. To register online, visit our website at https://brakkeconsulting.com/2007AVMA.html. Or call Jane Morgan in
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June 15, 2007
Animal Health News & Notes for February 16, 2007
printer friendly version ******************************************************************* Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for February 16, 2007 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon, DVM, MBA ******************************************************************* IN THE NEWS: earnings news Alltech Intervet Provimi Ridley other news Elanco eMerge Interactive Pfizer Prionics VetXX ******************************************************************* NOW AVAILABLE! EQUINE MARKET MEGASTUDY The Equine Market MegaStudy is now available. It contains data on 34 different types of products in 17 distinct categories – more than 400 brands in all. The Equine Market MegaStudy is based on more than 1,000 completed interviews with horse owners. It examined what products horse owners purchase, how often they purchase them, where they purchase, and annual expenditures for each product category. The 216-page research report is now available for $12,500. For more information, or to purchase the report, contact John Volk at jvolk@brakkeconsulting.com , or (773) 327-4941. The Equine Market MegaStudy was conducted by Brakke Consulting in cooperation with Market Directions, Inc., a Kansas City-based market research firm and brand performance consultancy. ******************************************************************* COMPANY EARNINGS RELEASES > Akzo Nobel announced its full year results for 2006. Revenues at Intervet increased by 3% to EUR 1,125 million ($1,484 million) boosted by strong autonomous growth of 6% across all regions and product lines. In Europe, autonomous growth was 5%, while
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February 16, 2007
Animal Health News & Notes for February 9, 2007
printer friendly version ******************************************************************* Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for February 9, 2007 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon, DVM, MBA ******************************************************************* IN THE NEWS: earnings news Bioniche Central Garden & Pet Evialis ImmuCell Spectrum Brands other news BrightHeart Veterinary Centers Eka Chemicals First Priority Intervet Kent Feeds Monsanto Nestle Purina Novartis Prairie Orchard Farms Webster ******************************************************************* BRAKKE CONSULTING, INC. Merger, Acquisition and Divestiture Assistance Are you interested in growing your business by purchasing another company, product line or technology? Have you been thinking about selling your company, product line or technology? Have you considered merging your company with another firm to improve shareholder value? Brakke Consulting, Inc. assisted many clients with mergers, acquisitions and divestitures over the last few years. Contact information for all offices are available on our website at www.BrakkeConsulting.com . ******************************************************************* COMPANY EARNINGS RELEASES > ImmuCell Corporation announced the results of its operations for the twelve month period ended December 31, 2006. For the year ended December 31, 2006, product sales increased by 2% to $4,306,000, in comparison to the same period in 2005. The Company recognized net income for the year of $647,000, compared to net income of $708,000 during the same period in 2005. (company press release) > Bioniche Life Sciences
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February 9, 2007
Animal Health News & Notes for February 2, 2007
printer friendly version ******************************************************************* Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for February 2, 2007 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon, DVM, MBA ******************************************************************* IN THE NEWS: earnings news Elanco Fort Dodge Hill’s Merial MWI Pilgrim’s Pride Premium Standard Farms Schering-Plough Tyson Foods other news Animal Health International Cargill Maple Leaf Metamorphix MMI Genomics (canine test) MMI Genomics (Cargill) Pala-Tech Labs Peptech Walco ******************************************************************* BRAKKE CONSULTING, INC. SIGN UP NOW TO ATTEND Brakke Consulting’s 2007 INDUSTRY OVERVIEW Brakke Consulting will once again be presenting our 2007 Industry Overview at the Western Veterinary Conference. WVC (Western Veterinary Conference) The 2007 Industry Overview will be presented on Monday, February 19 from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm at the Four Seasons hotel adjacent to the Mandalay Bay. To register online, go to the home page at www.brakkeconsulting.com and click on the registration link. www.BrakkeConsulting.com ******************************************************************* COMPANY EARNINGS RELEASES > Merck reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2006. Merial’s fourth quarter sales were $489 million, an increase of 5% compared to the fourth quarter of 2005. Full-year sales were $2,195 million, an increase of 10% compared to 2005. (company website) > Wyeth reported results for the 2006 fourth quarter and full year ended December
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February 2, 2007
Animal Health News & Notes for January 26, 2007
printer friendly version ******************************************************************* Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for January 26, 2007 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon, DVM, MBA ******************************************************************* Sign up now for the Industry Overview at WVC Early Registration ends January 31! see below for details IN THE NEWS: earnings news Abaxis IDEXX PetMed Express Pfizer other news Allergopharma Butler Cargill Animal Nutrition Embrex Euribrid Evialis Hendrix Heska IDEXX Intervet LNB International Feed Merial Nutreco Pfizer (Embrex) Pfizer (cutbacks) Rossovit Skystar Bio-Pharmaceutical Smithfield Somark Innovations Swift TNI-Penta WF Young ******************************************************************* BRAKKE CONSULTING, INC. SIGN UP NOW TO ATTEND Brakke Consulting’s 2007 INDUSTRY OVERVIEW Early registration ends January 31! Brakke Consulting will once again be presenting our 2007 Industry Overview at the Western Veterinary Conference. WVC (Western Veterinary Conference) The 2007 Industry Overview will be presented on Monday, February 19 from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm at the Four Seasons hotel adjacent to the Mandalay Bay. Early registration is $325 for the first company attendee and $300 for each additional attendee from the same company at the same presentation. To register online, go to the home page at www.brakkeconsulting.com and click on the registration link. You may also register by calling Jane Morgan in the Dallas office at 972-243-4033. www.BrakkeConsulting.com ******************************************************************* COMPANY
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January 26, 2007
Animal Health News & Notes for January 19, 2007
printer friendly version ******************************************************************* Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for January 19, 2007 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon, DVM, MBA ******************************************************************* IN THE NEWS: earnings news Virbac other news Accera Agtech Products Animal Health International Carrington Labs Cactus Feeders Cresud S.A.C.I.F. Heska JBS United Lilly Nestle Purina PetCare Nuova Schering-Plough Summit VetPharm Tyson Veterinary Products Labs Virbac Walco ****************************************************************** AnimalHealthJobs.com New volume discounts in effect 20 Jobs: 30% off our standard price = $262.50 per job 30 Jobs: 40% off our standard price = $225.00 per job Both include FREE Featuring of your Jobs, your Company Logo, and Company Profile on our Home Page. NOTE: These volume discounts are NOT available when purchasing online; please call us direct on our toll-free number at 1-877-399-6354 to set up the purchase for you. In addition, job buys are now good for a full 12 month period from the date you buy instead of our old time frame of only 6 months. www.AnimalHealthJobs.com ******************************************************************* COMPANY EARNINGS RELEASES > Virbac SA reported results for the year 2006. The company recorded provisional net sales of EUR 401 million ($529 million), an increase of 7% over 2005. Companion animal sales grew 6% while food animals grew 17% under the combined
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January 19, 2007
Animal Health News & Notes for January 12, 2007
printer friendly version ******************************************************************* Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for January 12, 2007 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon, DVM, MBA ******************************************************************* IN THE NEWS: earnings news Dechra TW Medical other news BV Biologicals Cargill Echo Healthcare Acquisition Gold Kist Imulan Maple Leaf Mountaire Feeds Pfizer Pilgrim’s Pride XLNT Veterinary Care Yamit Biotechnologies ****************************************************************** BRAKKE CONSULTING, INC. SIGN UP NOW TO ATTEND Brakke Consulting’s 2007 INDUSTRY OVERVIEW Brakke Consulting will once again be presenting our 2007 Industry Overview at the North American Veterinary Conference and the Western Veterinary Conference. NAVC (North American Veterinary Conference) SOLD OUT! WVC (Western Veterinary Conference) The 2007 Industry Overview will be presented on Monday, February 19 from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm at the Four Seasons hotel adjacent to the Mandalay Bay. Early registration is $325 for the first company attendee and $300 for each additional attendee from the same company at the same presentation. To register online, go to the home page at www.brakkeconsulting.com and click on the registration link. You may also register by calling Jane Morgan in the Dallas office at 972-243-4033. www.BrakkeConsulting.com ******************************************************************* COMPANY EARNINGS RELEASES > Dechra Pharmaceuticals announced that revenues rose 8.5% to just under GBP 126 million ($245 million) for the first
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January 12, 2007
Animal Health News & Notes for January 5, 2007
printer friendly version ******************************************************************* Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for January 5, 2007 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon, DVM, MBA ******************************************************************* What were the top events in animal health in 2006? We want YOUR opinion! Send us an email with your list of the top 5 – 10 events in animal health in 2006 by Friday, January 12. You will be entered into a drawing to win a free Brakke Animal Health Industry Directory (a $300 value). We will share the combined results in our Industry Overview and in a newsletter later this year! info@brakkeconsulting.com ******************************************************************* IN THE NEWS: earnings news Bioject Neogen Swift & Co. other news Bioniche Life Sciences eMerge Interactive Evialis Hagyard Equine Medical Institute Modern Veterinary Therapeutics MWI Nutreco Prime BioSolutions Sparhawk Labs Vet Solutions Vetoquinol ****************************************************************** BRAKKE CONSULTING, INC. SIGN UP NOW TO ATTEND BRAKKE CONSULTING’S 2007 INDUSTRY OVERVIEW Brakke Consulting will once again be presenting our 2007 Industry Overview at the North American Veterinary Conference and the Western Veterinary Conference. NAVC (North American Veterinary Conference) SOLD OUT! WVC (Western Veterinary Conference) The 2007 Industry Overview will be presented on Monday, February 19 from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm at the Four Seasons hotel adjacent to the Mandalay
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January 5, 2007
Animal Health News & Notes for December 22, 2006
printer friendly version ******************************************************************* Brakke Consulting’s Animal Health News & Notes for December 22, 2006 Copyright © Brakke Consulting, Inc. Editor: Lynn Fondon, DVM, MBA ******************************************************************* IN THE NEWS: other news Cargill Animal Nutrition Dechra DENCO Equi-Tox Golden Lyk IDEXX Merial Osmetech ******************************************************************* NOW AVAILABLE! 2006 US FLEA CONTROL AND HEARTWORM MARKETS Brakke Consulting has published our latest annual report on the US Flea Control and Heartworm Markets. The report includes the following valuable information: – Information on a number of new products expected to enter the market in 2007 – Up-to-date pricing and sales data on the leading products – Advertising budgets for flea and heartworm products – Opinion survey of over 180 small animal veterinarians The report on the US Flea Control & Heartworm Markets is available for a purchase price of $4,995. Please contact Dr. Lynn Fondon at (972) 243-4033 or lfondon@brakkeconsulting.com to order the report or for more information. ******************************************************************* COMPANY NEWS RELEASES > Merial announced the addition of Recombitek Equine Influenza Virus vaccine to its recombinant vaccine line – the first and only equine influenza vaccine that uses canarypox-vectored technology in the US. Recombitek Equine Influenza Virus vaccine is proven against a recent, highly virulent American strain of equine influenza (N/5/03) and helps stop the spread
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