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Brakke Consulting’s
Animal Health News & Notes for September 12, 2025
Copyright © Brakke Consulting
Editor: Christine Merle DVM, MBA, CVPM
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IN THE NEWS:
Brakke Consulting News
Brakke Search
Earnings News
Chewy
Company News
Asto CT
BARK
Chewy
Elanco
Gallant
GekkoVet
Gelteq
Good Salt Life
IMV Imaging
Merck/MSD (UK)
National Veterinary Associates
NDT Pharmaceuticals
PBI-Gordon Companies
Renaissance Biosciences (AUS)
Royal Canin
Tréidlia Biovet (AUS)
UXR (CA)
Zivo Bioscience
Zomedica
Animal Health News
Africa
United Kingdom
United States
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EARNINGS NEWS RELEASES
- Chewy reported their second quarter 2025 results, highlighting an 8.6% year over year net sales growth to $3.1 billon, 83% of the quarter’s net sales came from Autoship. Active customers for the quarter achieved was 20.9 million with net sales per active customer at $591. The results beat revenue expectations. (investor.chewy.com)
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COMPANY NEWS RELEASES
- Asto CT and IMV Imaging have partnered to provide advanced imaging solutions (including standing CT technology) to equine and mixed veterinary practices. (equimanagement.com)
- Elanco’s Credelio Quattro has reached blockbuster status (noted as $100 million in net sales) in less than eight months in a single geography. (company press release)
- Through the purchase of a former General Motors Stamping Plant site, Elanco has significant influence on the OneHealth Innovation District, and economic development initiative for Indiana. Purdue University has already identified the district as a top priority for advancement of human and animal health. (stockstoday.com)
- After a successful pilot program, GekkoVet, a Finnish AI-Powered clinical decision platform, and Royal Canin are expanding their collaboration worldwide. (Morningstar.com)
- Chewy has entered the fresh pet food market with its launch of GetReal, a new line of fresh dog food only available from Chewy. (investor.chewy.com)
- PBI-Gordon Companies has announced that effective November 1, 2025, their COO, Dr. Jackie Applegate, will succeed Steve Clifford as President and CEO of the company and its subsidiaries. (golfcourseindustry.com)
- BARK has promoted Michael Black, former Chief Revenue Officer to President of Core Business. (petfoodprocessing.net)
- A recent president and CEO at Xerox, John Bruno, has been named as the new CEO of National Veterinary Associates (NVA) succeeding Larry Algaier. (bizjournals.com)
- Gallant launched their proprietary online continuing education (CE) platform, GallantU, to veterinary professionals looking to expand the knowledge in regenerative medicine. (prnewswire.com)
- NDT Pharmaceuticals has completed their purchase of Good Salt Life, an innovator in biosafety and infection control systems across human and animal environments. (morningstar.com)
- In a letter to shareholders, Zivo Bioscience shared results of an independent biochemical analysis demonstrating its proprietary algae product provided substantial levels of key antioxidants. (finance.yahoo.com)
- AUS- Gelteq, a company specializing in gel-based oral delivery solutions, will begin a preclinical bioequivalence study in September 2025 to evaluate its novel formulation of a widely used antihistamine for allergy treatment. (biospace.com)
- AUS- An Australian patent has been issued to Renaissance BioScience has been awarded for its RNA technology and delivery system offering a biopesticide products that provide precise and targeted pest control. (synbiobeta.com)
- AUS- The University of the Sunshine Coast and Tréidlia Biovet received approval of a single dose chylamidia vaccine for koalas. (theguardian.com)
- CA- Zomedica has expanded its distribution agreement with UXR, a Canadian animal health company. (webdisclosure.com)
- UK- Merck/MSD announced that they will discontinue construction on a previously planned Research Center in London along with laying off 125 scientists in the UK this year. (theguardian.com)
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ANIMAL HEALTH NEWS
- US- BILL INTRODUCED- A bill requiring veterinary clinics to notify and submit documentation to the state of New York’s Attorney General office has been introduced. The state has a similar existing healthcare law that went into effect on August 1, 2023. (hklaw.com)
- US- WISCONSIN FEE HIKE- Wisconsin’s Department of Agriculture,Trade and Consumer Protection has proposed two rule changes that would impact increases in livestock-fees for animal markets, dealers and truckers. (wisfarmer.com)
- US-HERP ADOPTION PROGRAM- In partnership with University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, the Health Trade Institute (HTI) has launched a Herp Adoption program that provides a health-verified solution for surrendered reptiles and amphibians. (eurekalert.org)
- US-PET SALES- California approved a bill that bans online pet marketplaces from selling or transporting dogs from out of state for sales. (latimes.com)
- US- BRAZILIAN BEEF- The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) recently testified at an investigation hearing for the Office of US Trade Representative. NCBA is calling for the suspension of Brazilian imports and an audit and inspection of Brazil’s trade practices. (brownfieldagnews.com)
- US- LEPTOSPIROSIS- The University of Connecticut has received a patent for a leptospirosis vaccine that could lead to broad immunity across strains. (today.uconn.edu)
- UK-ILLEGAL MEAT IMPORTS- Based on a recent parliamentary committee report on biosecurity indicating that meat has been entering UK borders illegally, the British Veterinary Association is calling urgent action to close the gaps in border biosecurity. (bva.co.uk)
- AFRICA- RIFT VALLEY FEVER- Washington State University has joined a 2 year $9.6 million effort funded by the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) to accelerate the development of human vaccines and countermeasures to the pandemic threat of Rift Valley fever cases. (news.wsu.edu)
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BRAKKE CONSULTING VIEWPOINT
Since I graduated as a veterinarian in 1989, the profession in Brazil has evolved to a completely different dynamic in veterinary care.
Veterinary medicine for companion animals in Brazil is now marked by autonomy and specialization. According to Radar Vet 2025*, 72% of veterinarians now work independently—a sharp rise from 26% in 2021—reflecting growing demand for personalized care. Only 14% have formal employment contracts, and clinic owners dropped from 33% to 14%, highlighting the sector’s decentralization.
Specialized training has become essential: 66% of professionals already hold or are pursuing postgraduate degrees, with growing interest in nutrition, acupuncture, and complementary therapies. The pet ecosystem has expanded to include daycare, physiotherapy, rehabilitation, personalized nutrition, and alternative treatments. On average, dogs are referred to seven specialists and cats to five, demonstrating a collaborative approach to care.
Digital tools are reshaping how veterinarians connect with pet owners: social media is now key for education, client loyalty, and building trust. Looking at reducing costs for care, house-call veterinarians are growing in numbers, raising a new challenge for the industry to reach and communicate with them.
I am sure many of our News & Notes readers could grow or expand their business in Brazil and throughout Latin America. Let us help you grow.
Mauri Moreira
*newsletter COMAC – SINDAN 2025.
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YOUR VIEW
Last week we asked our readers about their connection to horses, 43% of our respondents have ridden but not owned horses, with only 11% having never owned or ridden a horse. Of the 46% that currently own or have owned a horse only 6% of those admitted that they like that horse better than their spouse or best friend.
This Week:
It sure seems the ultimate “stickiness” strategy is autoship. With Chewy’s announcement of 83% of its 2Q25 sales are from autoship, it might feel that once they have a customer on autoship, they stay a customer forever. But this is not true. Companies need to add new autoship customers to replace the ones they lose, which is often called churn.
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