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146,000-sf facility bolsters animal health co.'s distributionMarch 15, 2021MWI Animal Health, a part of AmerisourceBergen, has opened a new distribution center in Lebanon, Ind.
Efficiency drives animal health co.'s boxing systemOctober 28, 2020Reducing environmental impact and improving efficiency are the driving forces behind an animal health product manufacturer’s most recent warehouse implementation.
Telehealth group gets distribution dealApril 16, 2020A newly announced collaboration between a veterinary distribution company and a telehealth service provider aims to digitally connect clinics and clients.
Infection-fighting dressing gets distribution dealMarch 9, 2020A Food and Drug Administration- (FDA-) approved antimicrobial wound dressing will now be readily available at practices, clinics, animal hospitals, and academic research facilities across the U.S.
Veterinary practice trends webinar highlights further industry consolidationAugust 17, 2018In just five years, 25 percent of veterinary practices, accounting for half of all veterinary visits, will be corporately owned, according to Brakke Consulting. During a webinar presented at the end of June, "Hot Topics in Veterinary Practice," Brakke senior consultant John Volk said myriad variables were contributing to the trend: looming mass veterinarian retirement, fewer vets wanting to own practices, low interest rates and high interest for investors, and more. The webinar also discussed the largest veterinary consolidators; Banfield Pet Hospital and VCA lead the way with nearly 2,000 practices; National Veterinary Associates counts more than 400 clinics, and VetCor has more than 200. Something corporate outfits can offer that consumers want is the convenience of pet health plans, which allow pet owners to pay in regular installments, increase clinic visits and revenue, improve patient care, attract new clients, and build a bond between the practice and the client. To counteract corporate sales, Volk said associates should work with a current owner, partner with others, and focus on one- and two-doctor practices. Other sectors of the profession mimic the consolidation trend. The top five animal drug manufacturers, Bayer Animal Health, Boehringer Ingelheim, Elanco Animal Health, …
MWI Animal Health acquires Northeast Veterinary Supply CompanyDecember 13, 2017MWI Animal Health, a part of AmerisourceBergen, has acquired Northeast Veterinary Supply Co. (NEVSCO), an independent, regional distributor of veterinary pharmaceuticals and medical supplies servicing primarily the northeast region of the US. The acquisition of NEVSCO continues to strengthen MWI's position to better support the viability of independent veterinary practices and provide even greater value and care to current and future animal health customers, according to the company. The acquisition of NEVSCO bolsters MWI's presence and capabilities in the northeast region of the US, as the increased scale enables the company to improve access, increase supply chain efficiency, and enhance care in the companion and production animal space, said the company in a statement. The move also better positions MWI to help independent veterinary practices navigate mounting industry challenges and thrive in today's healthcare environment, the company stated. NEVSCO customers will have access to an expanded product portfolio, as well as MWI's industry e-commerce platform and practice building programs, and customers' businesses will benefit from NEVSCO's enhanced high-touch, consultative service model, which now features expanded product access, MWI stated. Visti mwiah.com for more information.
MWI Animal Health, Securos Surgical invest in Serene LLCOctober 3, 2017MWI Animal Health and Securos Surgical, both a part of AmerisourceBergen, announced they have invested in the emerging pipeline of Serene LLC and will negotiate a distribution partnership with its veterinary subsidiary, Convetra Inc. "This investment by MWI and Securos is an important validation of the potential of our tin-117m in the veterinary marketplace," said Dennis Steadman, board director of Serene LLC. The proprietary tin-117m therapies being developed by Serene and Convetra are targeted to treat a variety of medical conditions afflicting companion animals, horses, and humans, according to MWI Animal Health. Convetra is currently conducting trials in canine osteoarthritis (OA) using tin-117m in a therapeutic approach called radiosynoviorthesis, the company stated. In the U.S., an estimated 20 percent of dogs one year of age or older—or about 16 million—are afflicted with some degree of OA, according to the company.
