Feral pigs screened by the North Carolina State University tested positive for the Brucella suis bacteria, the first time that the disease has been identified in feral pigs in the state. The study aimed to test pigs in North Carolina for several types of bacteria and viruses between September 2007 and March 2010. Around 9% of [...]

Bimeda announced that the company has received approval from the FDA to market GentaMed (gentamicin sulfate) Soluble Powder for the control and treatment of colibacillosis in weanling swine caused by strains of E. coli sensitive to gentamicin, and for the control and treatment of swine dysentery associated with Treponema hyodysenteriae.

Source: Brakke Consulting

Colgate-Palmolive Company reported results for the first quarter of 2012.  Sales for Hill’s Pet Nutrition increased 1% to $542 million

Abaxis, Inc. reported financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012. Veterinary market sales were $122 million for fiscal 2012, up 12% year-over-year.

VCA Antech, Inc. reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012. Revenue increased 15% to $410 million; net income increased 21% to $36.3 million. Animal Hospital revenue increased 17% to $316 million driven by acquisitions made in the past twelve months and same-store revenue growth of 3.5%. Laboratory revenue in the first quarter [...]

Boehringer Ingelheim reported financial results for the full year 2011. The Animal Health business increased net sales 6% to EUR 976 million ($1,264 million). The main growth drivers were swine vaccines, led by Ingelvac Circoflex.

Source: Brakke Consulting

Eli Lilly and Company announced financial results for the first quarter of 2012. Worldwide sales of animal health division Elanco were $491 million, an increase of 33% compared with the first quarter of 2011. US sales grew 33% due primarily to increased demand and the favourable impact from customer buying patterns. Sales outside the US increased 32% driven [...]

Bayer reported results for the first quarter of 2012. The Animal Health Division increased sales by 8% to EUR 319 million ($413 million).

Source: Brakke Consulting

Sanofi reported financial results for the first quarter of 2012. Merial recorded sales of EUR 578 million ($748 million), down 5%. Frontline family products sales were down 14% from the comparable quarter in the prior year

Merck (MSD) announced financial results for the first quarter of 2012. Animal Health sales totalled $821 million for the first quarter of 2012, an 8% increase over the first quarter of 2011

Source: Brakke Consulting

Elanco announced that the FDA has approved the use of HeifermaX with Rumensin at an elevated dose of up to 40 g/ton (90% dry matter) in two- and three-way feeding combinations for feedlot heifers. The approved combinations include a two-way combination with HeifermaX and Rumensin and a three-way combination with HeifermaX, Rumensin and Tylan. Source: [...]

VCA Antech, Inc. reported financial results for twelve months ended December 31, 2011. Revenue increased 7.5% to a twelve-month record of $1.49 billion. Net income was $100 million, a decline of 13%.  Animal hospital revenue increased 9% to $1.15 billion; laboratory revenue increased 2% to $317 million.

Source: Brakke Consulting

Henry Schein, Inc. reported financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2011. North American animal health (Butler Schein Animal Health) sales of $256 million increased 15%, including internal growth of 7% and growth of 8% due to an extra selling week in 2011 compared to 2010.

Source: Brakke Consulting

Nestle SA reported financial results for the year 2011.  PetCare sales were CHF 9,764 million ($10,387 million), representing organic growth of 4%.

Source: Brakke Consulting

Vetsonline.com have just published a very revealing survey Who would you feel most comfortable talking to if you were to experience personal issues, such as depression or addiction? •    Colleague – 1.31% •    Employer – 1.31% •    Friend – 25% •    Family member – 26.32% •    Health professional – 22.37% •    Support line – 6.58% [...]

Are pets safe over this holiday? The RSPB, The Kennel Club, the Feline Advisory Bureau and the Dogs Trust are alerting pet owners to the fact that over the last 10 years, at least 56 dogs and 22 cats are known to have suffered from pesticide abuse instances. In most cases illegally poisoned baits would have [...]