Brakke webinar to address significant industry-wide animal care changesMay 3, 2018Brakke Consulting, a Dallas firm that serves the global animal health and nutrition industries, is offering a webinar about the changing nature of the veterinary industry on May 22 at 10 a.m. Central time. Hosted by consultants Robert Jones, Ph.D., and John Volk, the two-hour presentation titled "Animal Health Industry: Revolution or Evolution?" will address significant industry-wide animal care changes and situate this evolution in a larger perspective. Topics covered in the webinar will include: Industry metrics and growth Drivers of change Performance of leading companies Transition in veterinary distribution Veterinary practice metrics and consolidation Innovation in diagnostics Future outlooks Following the presentation, Jones and Volk will answer questions and invite attendees to participate in a discussion. Additionally, those registered will receive a copy of the presentation. Registration closes May 18. For more information, click here.
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AHI studies economic, social contributions of animal health industryMarch 15, 2018The Animal Health Institute has released its findings from a first-of-its-kind study into the economic and social contributions of the animal health industry, which also covers household pets. The report examines the role the companies that produce pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and flea and tick products play in the U.S. economy and beyond. Key report findings include: Household Pets – More than 67 percent of American households, or 84.6 million, own nearly 400 million companion animals. This includes dogs, cats, horses, birds, fish, horses, and more. Pets by Type – Nearly half of pet-owning households include a dog while over one-third own a cat, for a total of 89.7 million dogs and 94.2 million cats. There are between 100,000 and 200,000 service animals, including those who assist the blind and disabled (but not including police, forensic, or military dogs). Almost all—95 percent—of dog and cat owners view their pets as members of their family. Spending on Pets – Americans spent more than $75.5 billion on their pets in 2016, with an average total household spend of $892 on pet food, veterinary services, supplies, and other services. As pet owners look for solutions to increase the length and quality of life for …
