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Register Now to receive our early order discount for our Transaction Insights Seminar: Unlocking the Secrets to Successful Business Deals in Animal Health   Are you seeking to navigate the complex landscape of buying and selling businesses or technology in the animal health and nutrition industry? Given the success of last year’s relaunch, we are excited to announce our educational transaction seminar for 2024, tailored specifically for animal health professionals.   Seminar Highlights: - Discover strategies for successful transactions in animal health. - Gain insights from experienced animal health executives like Paul Casady, Jim Kroman, and Randy Freides. - Benefit from the legal expertise of Mark Stoneman from Armstrong, Teasdale, LLP. Last year's seminar received great reviews and we have made this year's seminar even better. Attendees will receive valuable knowledge and practical guidance tailored to your needs in the animal health industry. It's also a great opportunity to network with industry experts and peers. 🗓️ Date: August 28th, 8:00 - 5:00 📍 Location: Hotel Kansas City, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt,  1228 Baltimore Ave, Kansas City, MO, 64105 📞 Contact: Amanda McDavid, 336 -396-3916 Register by Friday, July 26th to receive our discounted price of $1,000. After July 26th, the fee will be $1,200. Click here to register and secure your discount: https://bit.ly/3ydUdB7 For more information, contact Amanda McDavid at amcdavid@brakkeconsulting.com or 336.396.3916.   www.BrakkeConsulting.com

This week we published the latest edition of our annual Pain Management Products report. It’s a fascinating time in the market segment, thanks to the launch last November of Zoetis’ Librela, a monthly monoclonal antibody injection for treating osteoarthritis; and that of Solensia – the feline equivalent – in late 2022. To read Lynn Fondon's full viewpoint, and to view our full newsletter, click here: https://bit.ly/3KfzWO4 To learn more about the 2024 Pain Management Products report, click here: https://bit.ly/44TPqk2

In the newspaper business, this would be called a “slow news day.” Perhaps it’s a reflection of spring break season. Or maybe many are distracted by the NCAA basketball tournaments. Exciting stuff, eh? Regardless, the items in today’s newsletter are important in their own right, and reflect the expanding role of technology in animal health. To read John Volk's full viewpoint, and to view our full newsletter, click here: https://lnkd.in/eZqn4ADf

Telemedicine in Veterinary Practice: What’s the Future? Technology continues to reshape our lives, it’s no surprise that the veterinary industry is also embracing digital solutions, and as the sun sets on pandemic-era telemedicine regulations, a new dawn emerges for veterinary medicine. With California, Colorado, and Florida lifting restrictions, we stand at a crossroads—a moment to ponder the trajectory of telemedicine in our industry. To read Richard Hayworth's full viewpoint, click here: https://bit.ly/48ZQSC5

This week Paul Casady and I attended the Animal Health, Nutrition and Technology Innovation Europe event held in London, which was held by Kisaco Research. This was the ninth event held in Europe and nearly 600 people attended. Once again, this was a great opportunity to hear about our animal health industry, what challenges we face in the future and what new innovations are on the horizon. To read Robert Jones' full viewpoint and to read our full newsletter, click here: https://bit.ly/3TbRheE

start. There are good signs for the industry: inflation is down, a soft landing seems possible and the people in the industry seem positive. I wonder, however, if the industry might be nearing a crossroad. As I review quarterly earnings reports from the public animal health companies, I see companies increasing prices in the 4-6% range. To read Randy Freides’ full viewpoint and to view our full newsletter, click here: https://bit.ly/48QUuac

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I might not be the best judge of vibes, but there was a pretty good vibe going on this week at the NAVC’s VMX veterinary expo in Orlando. The event was well attended, again over 27,000 attendees, and many people felt that we have finally moved on from the disruptions caused by the pandemic − business was back to normal, like the old times. To read Robert Jones' full viewpoint and to view our full newsletter, click here: https://bit.ly/3HnZvLp

Innovation in veterinary medicine can take many forms. It could be groundbreaking new drugs or non-pharmaceutical therapies. It could be novel technologies that help veterinarians practice better medicine, or streamline practice workflows. It could be new ways of delivering veterinary services, from telehealth to incorporating artificial intelligence. It could manifest as new models for veterinary practice. We’ve seen all of these impact the field of animal health in recent years. To read Lynn Fondon's full viewpoint and to view our full newsletter, click here: https://bit.ly/3SebJMO

Happy Holidays from The Brakke Consulting Team! Bob Jones Ron Brakke Joel Adamson Paul Casady Lynn Fondon Randy Freides Lourens Havenga Richard Hayworth Darrell Klug Jim Kroman Jay Lockhart Amanda McDavid Mike McGinley Jeff Santosuosso Kevin Scott Jishu Shi Yuki Ujimasa John Volk