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Brakke Consulting’s
Animal Health News & Notes for August 15, 2021
Copyright © Brakke Consulting
Editor: Lynn Fondon DVM MBA
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IN THE NEWS:
Brakke Consulting
Animal Health Jobs
Earnings News
Immucell
Jaguar Health
Other News
AVS Bio
BinSentry
Biomatter
IGNITE
Immuno Precise Antibodies (IPA Europe)
Lead Edge Capital
Neogen
Otto
Parasight System
PetMed Express
TelePet
SICSA
Veko Care ( India)
VetPrep
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Animal Health Jobs
The 2025 Animal Health Jobs Salary Survey provides an in-depth look at compensation, benefits, and hybrid work trends among professionals in the animal health sector. The report encompasses a broad range of roles, from entry-level positions to senior executives, across both clinical practice and industry.
Key Insights include:
- Mean full-time compensation levels
- Competitive salaries for sales roles
- Importance of hybrid work -valued by 80% of respondents
Compared to the 2021 survey, the 2025 results reflect ongoing stability within the animal health industry. Both employers and job seekers can utilize this data to benchmark compensation expectations and develop competitive employment offers.
To view the results of our survey and to read our white paper click here.
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COMPANY EARNINGS RELEASES
- Immucell Corporation released unaudited financial statements for the second-quarter ending June 30,2025. Net sales from products were approximately $6.4 million for the quarter, growing the first half sales to $14.5 million and 12 month sales to $28.3 million. The 12 month sales represented a 22% increase over the previous 12 month of sales ending on June 30, 2024. ( com)
- Jaguar Health announced second-quarter 2025 combined net revenues of $2.979 million representing an increase of 35% versus first-quarter 2025 and 10% greater than second-quarter 2024. Revenue is being driven by prescription products including human products and their FDA conditionally approved Canalevia-CA1 product. ( gcs-web.com)
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KC Animal Health Corridor
August 25-26, 2025
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COMPANY NEWS RELEASES
- Both CEO, Sandra Campos, and CFO, Robyn D’Elia resigned their positions and employment from PetMed Express. Interim leaders are in place as the company initiated a search for new leaders.(com)
- A strategic partnership between Neogen and Biomatter will utilize AI and physical modeling to design novel-enzyme based products to enhance food security. (com)
- Lead Edge Capital led a $50 million Series C investment in BinSentry, a precision feed management company that develops solar-powered, self-cleaning sensors that monitor feed bin levels. The investment will be used for global expansion and AI-powered feed inventory solutions. (com)
- An automated, in-clinic Heartworm Microfilaria detection test is now available from Parasight System.( com)
- ImmunoPrecise Antibodies ( Europe) has been purchased by AVS Bio for US$ 12 million. This acquisition provides AVS Bio with a European footprint and capabilities in antibody discovery and manufacturing for both human and animal health markets. (com)
- Otto has launched AI Recap, a standalone scribe tool that includes all scribe features regardless of the number of users that you sign up. The tool was previously only available as part of Otto Flow- the company’s all-in-one communication platform. (com)
- The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America has approved IGNITE’s Veterinary Assistant Program. The program provides a curriculum to become an Approved Veterinary Assistant (AVA). ( company press release)
- VetPrep has rolled out the Edcelerate Community, an online platform for the veterinary field to bridge the transition from veterinary school to clinical practice. (yahoo.com)
- SICSA, an Ohio animal shelter, has launched TelePet, a veterinary telehealth program that allows clients whose pet has been seen by a SICSA veterinarian, to make a virtual veterinary appointment for a $25 consultation fee. (com)
- European Union’s Good Manufacturing Practices (EU GMP) certification was secured by Veko Care, an India based Veterinary Pharmaceutical company. The certification enables expansion into 40 new markets. (com)
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ANIMAL HEALTH STOCK PRICE TRACKER
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ANIMAL HEALTH NEWS
- US- UNION CONTRACTS- Notices were sent to union leaders at the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service and Food Safety and Inspection Service by the US Department of Agriculture to terminate union contracts. The move would affect over 8,000 employees. (com)
- US-GENETIC TEST- Washington State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine has developed a genetic test that detects a cat’s predisposition to progressive chronic kidney disease (CKD). The Feline Apoptosis Inhibitor Macrophages (FAIM) test will soon be available online for pet owners through the WSU Program of Individualized Medicine (PrIMe). (com)
- US-STARTUP ACCELERATOR PROGRAM- Plug and Play Topeka, a global industry-specific accelerator program, announced the selection of their ninth cohort of global animal health startups. (yahoo.com)
- US- VETERINARY SUPPORT STAFF UNION- The National Veterinary Professionals Union (NVPU), the only union in the US dedicated to veterinary support staff, notified the National Labor Relations Board that it had ceased operation due to the loss of its only dues-paying members due to the closure of a Seattle hospital. (vin.com)
- US- VETERINARY SCHOOL FUNDING- Oklahoma State University celebrated the state funding appropriation of $250 million for the new veterinary teaching hospital. It is the largest state appropriation in university history. (okstate.edu)
- INDIA-ANIMAL STEM CELL – India has established an Animal Stem Cell Biobank that will store and preserve high-quality stem cells from various animal species at the National Institute of Animal Biotechnology in Hyderbad. The Biobank was developed in partnership with HiMedia Laboratories and will provide quality-controlled animal stem cells and cell culture media for veterinary clinics, researchers and industry. (com)
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BRAKKE CONSULTING VIEWPOINT
Recent headwinds—such as declining veterinary clinic visits, widespread cost cutting, and reduced commitments from private equity and venture capital firms—are creating challenges for the animal health industry. Although cost-cutting measures may be warranted, they can lead to turmoil and unrest both within organizations and throughout the broader sector. Private equity firms currently hold an estimated $2.5 trillion in uninvested capital, reflecting caution in the face of economic uncertainty.
Despite these challenges, our industry has a long history of stable growth and reliable returns. This track record raises an important question: Why wouldn’t investors want to be a part of such a resilient and essential field? As a community, we must ensure we are effectively communicating the value and potential of animal health, both within our organizations and to external investors. Having a well-thought-out, long-term strategy is essential, and companies should consistently advocate for the resources needed to maintain growth and innovation.
To support the sustainable health of our industry, we need ongoing investment—not just from animal health companies themselves, but also from outside investors. As leaders, we have a responsibility to do a better job of ‘selling’ our industry by highlighting its proven stability, profitability, and capacity for innovation. By focusing on these strengths and promoting a unified vision, we can attract sustained support, foster healthy growth, and ensure the vitality of animal health for years to come.
Paul Casady
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YOUR VIEW
Last week, we asked about mentorship, 45% of the respondents were mentors, 3% were mentees with another 26% being both mentors and mentee. It’s good to see that mentoring is being embraced by many in the industry.
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