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Brakke Consulting’s
Animal Health News & Notes for May 23, 2025
Copyright © Brakke Consulting
Editor: Lynn Fondon DVM MBA
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IN THE NEWS:
Brakke Consulting News
Brakke Search – Regulatory Affairs
Earnings News
Inspire Veterinary Partners
Zomedica
Other News
Antech
Bimeda
Bimini Pet Health
Buddy Bites
Mars Petcare
Nestle Purina
NutriQuest
Parasight System
Synchrony
Zomedica
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EARNINGS NEWS RELEASES
- Zomedica reported consolidated financial results for the first quarter of 2025. Revenue for the first quarter of 2025 grew by 4% to $6.5 million. Net loss for the quarter includes a non-cash impairment expense of $55.8 million, triggered by the decline in the Company’s market capitalization, producing an overall net loss of $(63.8) million compared to a net loss of $(9.2) million for the prior-year period. When adjusting for the non-recurring items noted above and other non-cash items, Adjusted Non-GAAP EBITDA loss was $(5.7) million, compared to Adjusted Non-GAAP EBITDA loss of $(5.3) million for the first quarter of 2024. (finance.yahoo.com)
- Inspire Veterinary Partners, Inc. reported financial results for the first quarter of 2025. Total revenue was approximately $3.6 million, a decrease of 25%. Net loss was $(2.4) million compared to a net loss of $(3.4) million in the prior-year period. (com)
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COMPANY NEWS RELEASES
- Bimeda announced the launch of Doracide (generic 0.5% doramectin). It is available in a 5 liter presentation. (company press release)
- Antech announced the launch of RapidRead Dental, an Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered radiology interpretation tool Developed by Board-Certified Veterinary Dentists that delivers accurate dental radiograph evaluations in approximately 10 minutes. (company press release)
- Zomedica announced an update to insulin assay for equine plasma. This update increases the test’s point of care dynamic range and adds a new function, automatic sample dilution, that allows a veterinarian to measure insulin at the highest levels with no additional steps or increase in time-to-result. (biospace.com)
- Parasight System announced the launch of Sight5DX diagnostic panel for dogs and cats. Developed for use in Parasight’s All-in-One analyzer, the Sight5DX panel includes five essential tests: Heartworm Microfilaria; Heartworm Antigen; Lyme Disease; Ehrlichia; and Anaplasma. (company press release)
- Bimini Pet Health announced it has officially begun construction on a new ingredient blending facility at its Topeka, Kansas headquarters. (KC Connector)
- NutriQuest announced the launch of AcidLyte swine nutrition solution formulated to enhance gut health, hydration, and performance. AcidLyte combines electrolyte-style benefits with gut-targeted ingredients to support digestive health and nutrient absorption. (com)
- Synchrony announced a strategic partnership with the Independent Animal Hospital Association (IAHA) to become their preferred financing partner. Through this collaboration, Synchrony’s CareCredit health and wellness credit card will be available at over 500 IAHA independent animal hospitals across 30+ states. (net)
- The Purina Institute Global Summit 2025, held April 30 to May 1, brought together leading experts in veterinary medicine, nutrition and technology to explore the theme of “Technologically Empowered Veterinary Care.” The free product-agnostic summit is now available on demand. (prnewswire)
- HONG KONG Buddy Bites, a dog food company operating in Singapore and the UK, has secured $1 million in seed funding from Leap Venture Studio, an investment project run by Mars Petcare. The company plans to use the funds to support national market expansions. (Globalpets)
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ANIMAL HEALTH NEWS
- BRAZIL – AVIAN INFLUENZA Brazil has confirmed – for the first time – the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) at a commercial poultry production facility. The outbreak was identified at a breeder poultry farm located in Montenegro in the Metropolitan Region of Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul. Brazil is the largest exporter of poultry meat, accounting for around 38% of international trade. (net)
- US – HONEY BEE COLLAPSE Commercial beekeepers across the United States earlier this year discovered their colonies of honey bees in near or total collapse without explanation in what the apiary industry is calling the worst bee die-off in U.S. history. More than half of the nation’s managed honey bee colonies appear to have experienced mass die-offs. The cause has not yet been identified, however, the usual causes of loss, including winter management and high levels of parasitic mites, are not currently indicated causes of these losses. The industry has responded with a collaborative effort involving Project Apis m., American Beekeeping Federation, American Honey Producers Association, and USDA’s Agricultural Research Service laboratories. (AVMA SmartBrief)
- UK – BSE A single case of atypical Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) has been confirmed on a farm in Essex in the United Kingdom. The animal showed some clinical signs of BSE and was humanely culled on farm and tested as part of Defra’s routine surveillance program. There is no risk to public health or food safety from this case and the animal. (uk)
- US – VETERINARY ASSOCIATION The National Veterinary Talent Acquisition Association (NVTAA) has recently announced its official launch, dedicated to cultivating a thriving community that drives innovation, engagement, and knowledge sharing for talent acquisition within the veterinary industry. NVTAA empowers its members to progress, contributing to the growth and sustainability of veterinary practices nationwide. (association press release)
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BRAKKE CONSULTING VIEWPOINT
Recently, Amazon and Vetsource announced they are partnering to offer hundreds of prescription pet medications through Amazon. While the partnership with Vetsource may come as a surprise, it shouldn’t surprise anyone that Amazon is moving into the pet prescriptions space. They have offered human prescriptions since 2020 through their Amazon Pharmacy subsidiary; and pet supplies are already big business for them, generating over $22 billion in revenue in 2024.
How much business can Amazon grab from specialty pet pharmacies like Chewy and PetMedExpress? According to the pet owner survey in Brakke’s 2024 Home Delivery Report, Amazon is already the #2 source for online pet medication purchases (which includes non-prescription products). And since more than 9 in 10 adults in the USA are active Amazon users, with the right marketing it would seem only a matter of time before Amazon takes over the #1 spot.
Amazon appears to be keenly interested in growing their position in the pet space. In 2023 there was talk that they might launch a veterinary telehealth service, and they launched human telehealth services in 2024. It seems inevitable that before long, Amazon will be a one-stop shop for pet owners.
Lynn Fondon
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YOUR VIEW
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