Zoetis Buys Neogen Genomics, Mars, Bissell, and AKC Bring Funds, Bond to the Rescue
2026/03/03 | 12 mins.
First week of March, what’d you miss in vet med? Zoetis to acquire Neogen’s Genomics Division Gallant partners with MWI and data with AAHA Mars Impact Fund Duffield and Bissell Fix the Future AKC Humane Fund Cutting Horse launches $75M Fund Bond Vet partners with ACC of NYC Helpful links: The Bird Bath substack VRCE - The Veterinary Profession’s #1 CSR Development Program
Last week of February, what’d you miss in vet med? Quick hit on Covetrus and MWI Merger University of Cambridge keeps Vet School open Serenity Vet launches AI negotiation tool Spot hits 1M insured pets PetBux launches cashback marketplace Helpful links: The Bird Bath substack first100
Loyal’s $100M, Open Door Says Yes to Care, Hollywood Feed ready to Grow
2026/02/17 | 10 mins.
Third week of February, what’d you miss in vet med? Loyal brings in $100M Series C Open Door, myBalto, and Varidi launch Yes to Care Hollywood Feed preps for expansion Weather and Dog Bites Helpful links: The Bird Bath substack first100 Yes to Care – Helping Veterinary Hospitals Save More Pet Lives
Ollie for $600M, Shelter Data, Vet Salaries Revealed, and Biobanking
2026/02/10 | 13 mins.
Second week of February, what’d you miss in vet med? Ollie acquired for $600M Key Findings from the 2025 Shelter Animal Count Ring expands Search Party Early career vet salaries Colossal Biosciences' new Biobank Helpful links: The Bird Bath substack first100
MWI+Covetrus?, Snout’s $110M, Rover’s Purrrchase, and DSM-Firmenich AHN potential
2026/02/03 | 11 mins.
First week of February, what’d you miss in vet med? Is Covetrus eyeing MWI? Snout brings in $110M Rover acquires Meowtel CVC looking at dsm‑firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health Helpful links: The Bird Bath substack Inventory Ally
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