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Earnings News
- Cencora (MWI Animal Health) released its fourth quarter of 2026 results with Full fiscal year 2026 revenue up 5% to $337.4B. Its Other segment of which MWI Animal Health is part of had revenue of $2.3B for the fourth quarter an increase of 10.1% compared to prior same period. MWI Animal Health will continue to remain in the not reportable Other segment after the restructuring of Cencora’s reportable segments beginning with the first quarter of fiscal 2027. (company press release)
- Colgate-Palmolive (Hill’s Pet Nutrition) announced its third quarter of 2026 results with the Hill’s division growing net sales by 5.6% over previous year same quarter to $1,205 M and representing 22% of the total company sales for that quarter. (company press release)
- Freshpet shared its third quarter of 2026 results with its year-to-date sales growing 12.8% to $921.1M compared to prior year period. The increase was primarily driven by volume gains of 13.35%, leading the company to higher its expected net sales growth for the full year. (company press release)
- IDEXX Laboratories reported its third quarter of 2026 result with a 10% reported and organic increase to $1,214M. Companion Animal Group Diagnostics continues to drive growth through increased diagnostic utilization despite continued clinic visit pressures. (company press release)
- Phibro Animal Health shared its financial results for its first quarter fiscal year 2027 with net sales of $386.8M, an increase of 6% over same period prior year. Its core Animal Health Business increased 3%, which was in line with plan. (company press release)
- Zoetis released its third quarter of 2026 results with revenue of $2.4B, a 1% decrease compared to prior year which was “in line with our expectations.” Continued pressure in the companion animals US segment, where third quarter revenue decreased 8% led to overall US segment revenue of $1.2B, a 6% decrease compared to prior year. (company press release)
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US Company News
- Merck Animal Health launched NOBIVAC NXT Rabies vaccine. The new vaccines are non-adjuvanted, preservative-free, antibiotic-free and thimerosal-free and are available in one- or three-year protection for cats and dogs. (company press release)
- The FDA issued emergency use authorization for Merck Animal Health’s Bravecto (fluralaner) chewable tablets for the treatment of New World screwworm infestations (myiasis) in dogs and puppies. (government press release)
- Hill’s Pet Nutrition released its World of the Small Dog Report 2026, an evidence-based guide to understanding and caring for small dogs. (company press release)
- Purina and Blue River PetCare launched a nationwide pet food drive to support 134 local shelters and rescues in the 127 cities in 37 states that each hospital is located in. (company press release)
- Patterson Companies announced the appointment of Ryan Steines as Chief Financial Officer effective November 3, 2026. Prior to joining Patterson he spent over 20 years at Medtronic in finance leadership roles. (company press release)
- Vetology Innovations opened its AI screening subscription to veterinary schools and veterinary technology programs free of charge. (company press release)
- Vivos Inc, a medical device company, announced the expansion of its IsoPet Animal Cancer Division to additional veterinary facilities offering Precision Radionuclide Therapy treatment for cancer to pets. (company press release)
- VetIMMUNE earned the National Animal Supplement Council Quality Seal. (NASC newsletter)
- PETKIT announced PETKIT TRACE, an AI powered platform that connects information from PETKIT products including water fountains and litter boxes. (company press release)
- The Weather.pet App provides forecasts based on ground temps that helps pet owners plan their pets’ walks. (goodnewsnetwork.org)
- Vetster, a telehealth platform, has partnered with Kindred Pet Services, a network of pet care resorts, to provide pet care teams at Kindred location with direct access to licensed veterinarians to address health concerns for any pet in their care. (company press release)
- Animal Outpatient Specialty Network, a national network of outpatient veterinary specialty practices, acquired additional specialty clinics in dental, dermatology, eye care and cancer space. (company press release)
- COVE Animal Health, a regional hospital system across the Northeast and Midwest, has expanded into Delaware with a partnership with Windcrest Animal Hospital Group, a five-location veterinary organization. (company press release)
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Animal Health Jobs
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Positions include competitive compensation, production incentives, relocation assistance, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for professional growth and leadership—all while enjoying the Caribbean lifestyle.
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International Company News
- UK –Ivy Farm Technologies, a cultivated meat startup, has received approval from the UK’s Department for the Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and the Animal and Plant Health Agency to sell its Wagyu beef as a pet food ingredient in the United Kingdom. (greenqueen.com.hk)
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Animal Health Industry News
- GLOBAL- The Veterinary Technology Association (VTA), a new international trade association for companies developing technology for the veterinary sector launched at the New York Vet Show. (vetpracticemag.com.au)
- US – NEW WORLD SCREWWORM – With a $4M grant from the USDA, Texas A & M is using samples from a Honduras New World Screwworm outbreak to study the parasite’s genetics to better track outbreaks and investigate potential drug resistance. (university press release) University of California Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine received a 2 year $4.37M award for a veterinary project that started on October 28, 2026 entitled “Smart Surveillance for Screwworm” that has a veterinary epidemiologist watching for screwworm in wildlife across California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas and Florida. (equusmagazine.com)
- US – The AVMA Council on Education is scheduled for a consultative visit in May for a third Lincoln Memorial University near Tampa, Florida. LMU currently enrolls more veterinary students, 375 annually, than any other school in the United States. (news.vin.com)
- US – Arkansas State University was awarded a$2.6M grant from the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to improve animal health and advance agricultural research. (university press release)
- US- The USDA awarded $300,000 to the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) Foundation to expand veterinary student training in regulatory medicine. (bovinevetonline.com)
- US – The National Animal Supplement Council is seeking signatures to support the Animal Health Supplement Act. (petfoodindustry.com)
- US – A published study from Washington State University showed that canine platelets can be processed, refrigerated and stored for up to threes and remain effective for treatment. (eurekalert.org)
- US – An East Nashville veterinary clinic was raided by Metro Nashville Police Department, and a man has been charged with impersonating a veterinarian. (tennessean.com)
- US – Mississippi State University is building the Nancy Fair Link Laminitis Research Center set to open in Fall 2027 with a gift of funds that will cover construction, operation, equipment, faculty salaries and maintenance. (dvm360.com)
- US – The University of Kentucky Department of Veterinary Science opened its Sports Medicine Research Center housed within the Gluck Equine Research Center. (thehorse.com)
- US –Pet Insurance is the U.S.’s fastest-growing property and casualty insurance business line according to research at S&P Global market intelligence and is being driven by the rising cost of veterinary care. (reuters.com)
- CA – The Kapuskasing and Area Veterinary Recruitment and Retention Committee is working on a plan to create a Veterinary Co-Operative to provide veterinary care in their area after the closure of its local veterinary hospital in the province of Ontario. (timminspress.com)
- EG – A free nationwide rabies vaccination campaign was launched to help Egypt reach its national goal of eliminating rabies by 2030. (english.ahram.org.eg)
- NZ – The latest New Zealand Dairy Statistics report showed that a record 2.02B kilograms of milk solids were produced for the 2025-2026 season. (farmersweekly.co.nz)
- UK – New logos for online retailers of veterinary medicines are now required to verify that the retailer is registered with the Veterinary Medicine Directorate. (government press release)
- UK – A University of Cambridge team found that its new broad spectrum bird flu vaccine designed with its AI-guided technique against highly infectious viruses gave complete protection against globally circulating, diverse variants of the bird flu in its animal trials. (medicalxpress.com)
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Brakke Viewpoint
Brakke attends AHNTI
Last week two Brakke colleagues and I attended Animal Health, Nutrition &Technology Innovation (AHNTI) in Boston and gained a firsthand look at how innovation is thriving in our industry. At this meeting we saw top companies talking to the startups and innovators but, there were also many other potential partners including patent attorneys, formulators, contract research companies, consultants, veterinary hospital groups, etc.
We had many productive meetings with several innovators, and once again were impressed by the quality of their ideas and their energy and resilience as they worked to make the ideas become reality. From extending the life of our pets, better medicines and biologicals for unmet needs, technology to improve efficiency at veterinary hospitals, to a robot that creates running herds of turkeys which make them grow faster with more muscle, the creativity was impressive. Clearly, rapid advanced in technology, including AI, are helping accelerate innovation.
Brakke was there to help move innovation forward. We support innovators and companies seeking innovation in three key areas:
- Market assessment and strategy: Evaluate market opportunities and develop strategies and go-to-market plans.
- Connections and partnerships: Connect innovators with the best providers, experts, opinion leaders, and partners.
- Recruiting: Address recruiting needs.
I am eager to see how the innovation we saw at this meeting develop towards generating growth in our Animal Health Industry and better lives for animals and people that care for them.
Cristiano von Simson
Senior Consultant
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Your View
This week midterm elections finally ended the flow of postcards, texts and ads that dominated the last few months. Whether the results met your expectations or not, we want to know how the outcome affects your view on the direction of our economy in 2027.
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