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Brakke Consulting’s
Animal Health News & Notes for June 20, 2025
Copyright © Brakke Consulting
Editor: Lynn Fondon DVM MBA
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IN THE NEWS:
Other News
3i
AllAccem
Animalcare
Aquilon Cyl
Assure Infusions
Cresilon
Dechra
Elanco
Enalees
EnSenSys
Farmina Pet Foods
Innovative Pet Lab
Inventory Ally
InVetro
McCarthy Vet
Medicus Pharma
MPM Products
Nordic Group
Partners Group
Pawbiotix
proVET Nordic
SIGNS
Standlee Premium Products
Triple Crown Nutrition
Vaxxinova D
Veterinary Management Groups
Veterinary Pharmaceutical Solutions
VetNova Animal Health
Vimian Group
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COMPANY NEWS RELEASES
- Dechra announced the sale of its Avishield poultry vaccines portfolio to Vaxxinova D. Dechra’s poultry vaccine R&D team based in Croatia will also transfer to Vaxxinova. Financial terms were not disclosed. (com)
- Vimian Group announced it has acquired AllAccem, a US-based veterinary dental care company with trailing twelve-month revenues of approximately $9 million as of April 2025. Financial terms were not disclosed. (investing.com)
- VetNova Animal Health announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Danish veterinary distributor proVET Nordic. This strategic investment reinforces VetNova’s commitment to expanding its presence in Northern Europe and broadening its portfolio to serve a wider range of species. Financial terms were not disclosed. (company press release)
- Veterinary Pharmaceutical Solutions announced the completion of a pharmacy expansion in St. Peter, Minnesota. The pharmacy expansion nearly doubles the size of the existing facility. (com)
- Private equity Partners Group has acquired MPM Products, a pet food company with a focus on cat nutrition, from 3i. MPM’s products are sold in more than 50 countries, with a strong presence throughout North America and Europe. Financial terms were not disclosed. (Petfood Processing)
- Triple Crown Nutrition and Standlee Premium Products announced the launch of the Triple Crown Diamond Line of equine nutrition products. The Diamond Line is comprised of six products, launching throughout 2025. (com)
- Farmina Pet Foods officially opened its first US-based manufacturing facility in Reidsville, NC. While new to US manufacturing, Farmina has served customers in North America for more than a decade. (Petfood Processing)
- Assure Infusions, a leader in pharmaceutical manufacturing, announced the launch of VetAssure, a new line of IV fluid products engineered exclusively for veterinary professionals. VetAssure IV fluids will be available through all major veterinary distributors beginning June 2025. (company press release)
- Innovative Pet Lab, a company offering at-home health tests for pets, announced the close of a $1.1 million Pre-Seed funding round led by Denmark-based Nordic Group. Additional participation came from Leap Venture Studio. The company’s flagship product, the Comprehensive Gut Check, is a screening tool for dogs and cats that analyzes key biomarkers related to gut health. (com)
- SIGNS announced the launch of SecureCat, SecureDog and SecureBunny, a line of pheromone products for use by pet owners and veterinary professionals designed to help pets adapt and thrive in varied environments. (company press release)
- Pawbiotix announced the launch of its probiotic supplement formulated to support gut health, nutrient absorption, and immune system function in dogs of all breeds and life stages. (com)
- Medicus Pharma announced the submission of a veterinary clinical development program to the FDA targeting squamous cell carcinoma in horses. The move follows the company’s receipt of an orphan drug designation for the condition. (com)
- Inventory Ally has joined Veterinary Management Groups (VMG) as a Preferred Partner. Through this collaboration, VMG’s network of more than 2,200 practices across the U.S. and Canada will gain exclusive access to Inventory Ally’s intelligent inventory tools. (company press release)
- Enterprise Sensor Systems LLC (EnSenSys), in partnership with the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture (UTIA) AgResearch, announced it has been awarded a grant through the AI TechX Seed Fund to collaborate on a project to expand EnSenSys’s ESS Protect patented technology — originally developed to detect viral signatures in human breath — to detect viral signatures in animals. ESS Protect – Animal, will offer rapid, non-invasive, and contactless screening for bovine respiratory disease (BRD) using hyperspectral imaging and advanced machine learning. (org)
- EU Elanco Animal Health Incorporated announced that Zenrelia has been granted a positive opinion by the European Medicines Agency’s Committee for Veterinary Medicinal Products (CVMP), paving the way for the product’s marketing authorization in the European Union in the next 60 days. (company press release)
- AUSTRALIA Animalcare Group announced it has acquired a 25% strategic equity stake in InVetro Pty Ltd, a development-stage Australian veterinary pharmaceutical company committed to advancing Companion Animal care, for A$3 million (US$1.9 million). (com)
- CANADA Cresilon announced it has entered into a distribution agreement for VETIGEL to be sold directly to veterinary surgeons in Canada through McCarthy Vet. (morningstar.com)
- EU French company Enalees announce the launch of Rhéa, its new range of rapid molecular diagnostic tests for cattle, sheep and goats. The first panel test available, Rhéa Vector-Borne Diseases, simultaneously detects four major pathogens in under 40 minutes, directly in the field: Theileria, Babesia spp., Anaplasma spp. (including A. marginale and A. phagocytophilum), and Borrelia spp. (farming.co.uk)
- EU EMA has issued a positive opinion for the approval Aquilon CylL.’s Biobhyo vaccine, indicated to protect pigs from swine dysentery, a disease that causes dysenteric diarrhea in pigs. No vaccine is currently authorized in the European Union (EU) against this disease. (ema.europa.eu)
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ANIMAL HEALTH NEWS
- US – VETERINARY EDUCATION Lincoln Memorial University, home of the Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine, has sued the American Veterinary Medical Association to challenge its anticompetitive accreditation practices that illegally restrict the number of accredited schools of veterinary medicine. The suit, filed June 18, 2025, asserts that the AVMA is improperly using its monopoly power, through its Council on Education, to restrict the accreditation of new and existing veterinary schools by requiring them to meet arbitrary, unreasonable, and impossible-to-meet requirements entirely unrelated to the quality of education necessary to graduate day-one-ready veterinarians. Lincoln Memorial University seeks no money damages from its lawsuit, only an injunction to stop the AVMA from continuing to implement its accreditation standards in an unreasonable and anticompetitive manner. In addition, Lincoln Memorial University requests that the Court implement the complete and total separation of the veterinary accrediting body (the AVMA Council on Education) from the trade association (the AVMA) in which it operates. Lincoln Memorial University’s College of Veterinary Medicine was placed on probationary accreditation and Lincoln Memorial’s planned introduction of a second veterinary medicine campus in Orange Park, Florida, near Jacksonville, is facing impending accreditation denial. (com)
- US – SCREWWORM The US Secretary of Agriculture has launched an $8.5 million sterile New World screwworm (NWS) fly dispersal facility in South Texas and announced a sweeping five-pronged plan to enhance USDA’s ability to detect, control, and eliminate this pest. (USDA)
- US – FELINE AVIAN INFLUENZA The Cornell Feline Health Center (CFHC) in the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) announced the formation of the CFHC Feline H5N1 Surveillance Consortium. The Consortium will first establish a surveillance program testing cats at shelters, clinics and veterinary hospitals within New York state. Once operational logistics, surveillance and testing protocols are established, the goal is to expand surveillance for feline H5N1, and ultimately other infectious diseases, across the United States. (cornell.edu)
- US – TICK DISEASE Ohio State University’s Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) and College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) announced the launch of the Buckeye Tick Test to help protect people and their pets during the tick season or anytime during the year. The test will identify the tick species and the disease it might carry, including Lyme disease Rocky Mountain spotted fever and others. (crescent-news.com)
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BRAKKE CONSULTING VIEWPOINT
The High Cost of Veterinary Turnover: Why Retention Matters More Than Ever
Veterinary turnover is one of the most expensive and disruptive challenges facing the animal health industry today. While the direct costs of replacing a veterinarian—recruitment fees, onboarding, and training—can exceed $50,000 per hire, the hidden costs are even more damaging. Lost productivity, reduced client satisfaction, and the strain on remaining staff can ripple through a practice, impacting both morale and profitability.
According to industry reports, turnover rates among clinical veterinarians and support staff have risen sharply in recent years, driven by burnout, workload pressures, and competition for talent. Practices that fail to address these issues risk not only financial losses but also long-term damage to their reputation. Clients notice when their trusted veterinarian leaves and rebuilding that trust takes time — if it happens at all.
Retention strategies must go beyond competitive salaries. Practices that invest in workplace culture, mental health resources, and career development opportunities see measurable improvements in staff satisfaction and loyalty. For example, mentorship programs and flexible scheduling can help reduce burnout, while fostering a sense of purpose and belonging.
The bottom line? Retaining a veterinarian is far more cost-effective than replacing one. Practices that prioritize retention not only save money but also build stronger teams, deliver better care, and maintain the trust of their clients. In today’s competitive market, keeping your best people is the smartest investment you can make.
Richard Hayworth
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YOUR VIEW
Last week, we asked what you think is the biggest disease threat to livestock production. 65% of you said avian influenza, 19% said African swine fever, 8% said foot and mouth disease, and 8% said something else.
This week
This week, let’s focus on veterinary turnover in veterinary hospitals and see what our readers think is happening in the industry. Even if you are not employed in a veterinary clinic, your opinion on this topic is valued.
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