Vet Industry Intel: Aug 2 – Aug 8, 2026

FTC takes closer look at Cencora-Covetrus animal health merger, Bloomberg News reports

The FTC is conducting a closer review of the proposed animal health merger between Cencora and Covetrus.

FTC · Cencora · Covetrus · Reuters

FTC takes closer look at Cencora-Covetrus animal health merger, Bloomberg News reports

The Federal Trade Commission is reviewing the proposed merger between Cencora and Covetrus, a consolidation of a veterinary practice management software company and a veterinary pharmaceutical and supply chain provider.

Cencora · Covetrus · FTC

FTC Reviews $3.5B Cencora-Covetrus Animal Health Merger

The FTC is reviewing the $3.5 billion animal health merger between Cencora and Covetrus.

FTC · Cencora · Covetrus · Hoodline

UT Vet School to receive $72M for emergency services expansion

The University of Tennessee Veterinary School is receiving $72 million to expand its emergency veterinary services.

Zoetis Appoints Jay Saccaro as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer

Zoetis announced the appointment of Jay Saccaro as its new Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer.

Zoetis

Zoetis names Saccaro CFO, chief operating officer

Zoetis has appointed Saccaro as its Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer.

Zoetis · NJBIZ | NJ

Zoetis nabs GE Health CFO for dual finance chief, COO role

Zoetis has hired the CFO of GE Health to serve in a dual role as chief financial officer and chief operating officer.

Zoetis · GE Health · CFO Dive

Zoetis Appoints Jay Saccaro as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer – Company Announcement

Zoetis has appointed Jay Saccaro to the dual role of Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer.

Zoetis · Jay Saccaro · Financial Times

Zoetis Appoints Jay Saccaro as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer

Zoetis has appointed Jay Saccaro to the positions of Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer.

Zoetis

Zoetis Appoints Jay Saccaro as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer

Zoetis has appointed Jay Saccaro to the positions of Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer.

Zoetis · Jay Saccaro · Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Zoetis Appoints Jay Saccaro as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer

Zoetis has appointed Jay Saccaro to the roles of Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer.

Zoetis · Nasdaq

Zoetis Appoints Jay Saccaro as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer

Zoetis has appointed Jay Saccaro to the dual role of Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer.

Zoetis · Business Wire

Zoetis Appoints Jay Saccaro as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer

Zoetis has appointed Jay Saccaro to serve as its new Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer.

Zoetis · Morningstar

Zoetis Appoints Jay Saccaro to Newly Created CFO and COO Leadership Role

Zoetis has appointed Jay Saccaro to the newly created role of Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer.

Zoetis

Zoetis Appoints Jay Saccaro as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer - Eagle-Tribune

Zoetis has appointed Jay Saccaro to the roles of Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer.

Zoetis · Jay Saccaro

Zoetis CFO transition will put Joseph in CEO adviser role

Zoetis announced a CFO transition that will place the current CFO, Joseph, into a CEO adviser role.

Zoetis

Animal health company Zoetis appoints Saccaro as CFO and COO - ROI-NJ

Animal health company Zoetis has appointed Saccaro as its Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer.

Zoetis · ROI-NJ

FDA issues nationwide recall of dog medications after glass fibers found

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a nationwide recall of certain dog medications after glass fibers were found in the products.

FDA

FDA issues nationwide recall of dog medications after glass fibers found

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a nationwide recall of certain dog medications due to the presence of glass fibers.

FDA

CPI | FTC Scrutinizes Proposed $3.5 Billion Veterinary Products Merger

The FTC is scrutinizing a proposed $3.5 billion veterinary products merger, raising antitrust and regulatory concerns for the industry.

FTC · PYMNTS.com

Adequan injections for dogs and horses recalled nationwide after glass fibers detected

Adequan injections for dogs and horses have been recalled nationwide following the detection of glass fibers in the products.

DVM360

FDA issues nationwide recall of dog medications after glass fibers found

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a nationwide recall of certain dog medications after glass fibers were found in the products.

FDA

FDA issues nationwide recall of dog medications after glass fibers found

The FDA has issued a nationwide recall for certain dog medications following the discovery of glass fibers in the products.

FDA · WKRC

FDA issues nationwide recall of dog medications after glass fibers found

The FDA has issued a nationwide recall of certain dog medications after glass fibers were found in the products.

FDA

FDA issues nationwide recall of dog medications after glass fibers found

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a nationwide recall of certain dog medications after glass fibers were found in the products.

FDA · WCIV

FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorization for Drug to Prevent New World Screwworm August 2026

The FDA issued an Emergency Use Authorization for a drug to prevent New World Screwworm in August 2026.

FDA · Vet Candy

FTC Takes a Closer Look at Proposed Cencora-Covetrus Merger

The FTC is conducting a closer review of the proposed merger between Cencora and Covetrus, signaling potential regulatory scrutiny for the veterinary supply chain.

FTC · Cencora · Covetrus · myvetcandy.com

FTC Takes Closer Look at Merger of Vet Products Distributors

The Federal Trade Commission is conducting a closer review of a merger involving veterinary products distributors.

FTC · Bloomberg.com

FDA issues EUA for topical drug to prevent NWS in multiple species

The FDA has issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for a topical drug designed to prevent New World screwworm (NWS) across multiple species.

FDA · DVM360

Elanco's CLiK™ Extra (dicyclanil topical suspension) Wound Spray Receives FDA Emergency Use Authorization for Application on or Around Wounds for Prevention of New World Screwworm in Variety of Livestock and Captive and Captured Wildlife Species

Elanco received an FDA Emergency Use Authorization for its CLiK Extra wound spray to help prevent New World screwworm in livestock and wildlife.

Elanco · FDA

UMES vet school completes accreditation that could open admissions

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore veterinary school has completed an accreditation step that could soon open admissions for the program.

University of Maryland Eastern Shore | MD

Veterinary drug distributor agrees to $100,000 opioid settlement

A veterinary drug distributor has agreed to a $100,000 settlement regarding opioid distribution in West Virginia.

WV News | WV

FDA finalizes antimicrobial animal drug safety guidance

The FDA has finalized its guidance regarding the safety of antimicrobial animal drugs.

FDA · Feedstuffs

Splash Beverage Group Partners with Veteran Cannabinoid Drug-Development Team to Advance CannEpil® Through FDA Veterinary Pathway

Splash Beverage Group has partnered with a cannabinoid drug-development team to advance the product CannEpil® through the FDA veterinary approval pathway.

Splash Beverage Group · Yahoo Finance

Splash Beverage Group Partners with Veteran Cannabinoid Drug-Development Team to Advance CannEpil® Through FDA Veterinary Pathway

Splash Beverage Group has partnered with a cannabinoid drug-development team to advance CannEpil through the FDA veterinary approval pathway.

Splash Beverage Group

Elanco Animal Health Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results

Elanco Animal Health reported its second quarter 2026 financial results, highlighting $1,368 million in revenue and raising its full-year outlook and innovation targets.

Elanco Animal Health

Veterinary diagnostics maker IDEXX raises annual profit forecast on pet healthcare testing demand

Veterinary diagnostics maker IDEXX raised its annual profit forecast driven by strong demand for pet healthcare testing.

IDEXX

IDEXX Lifted Its Profit Outlook As Vet Testing Volumes Grew

IDEXX has raised its profit outlook following an increase in veterinary testing volumes across the market.

IDEXX

[ZTS Q2 2026 Earnings Call] Zoetis Slashes 2026 Outlook After Key Dermatology Sales Tumble 16% and U.S. Companion Animal Plunges 11%

Zoetis lowered its 2026 financial outlook following a 16% drop in key dermatology sales and an 11% decline in U.S. companion animal revenue during the second quarter.

Zoetis

Zoetis cuts annual forecasts as pet healthcare demand slows

Zoetis has lowered its annual financial forecasts due to a slowdown in pet healthcare demand.

Zoetis

Zoetis cuts annual forecasts as pet healthcare demand slows

Zoetis has reduced its annual forecasts due to a slowdown in overall pet healthcare demand.

Zoetis

Zoetis Q2 2026 slides show mixed results, guidance cut

Zoetis reported mixed financial results for the second quarter of 2026 and reduced its full-year guidance.

Zoetis · Investing.com

Zoetis reports Q2 revenue $2.5B, adjusted EPS $1.87; revises full‑year guidance

Zoetis reported its Q2 financial results with $2.5 billion in revenue and an adjusted EPS of $1.87, while also revising its full-year guidance.

Zoetis · TradingView

Earnings call transcript: Zoetis posts mixed Q2 2026 results as guidance falls

Zoetis reported mixed financial results for the second quarter of 2026 and lowered its full-year guidance.

Zoetis · Investing.com

Zoetis cuts annual forecasts as pet healthcare demand slows

Zoetis has lowered its annual financial forecasts due to a slowdown in overall pet healthcare demand.

Zoetis

Zoetis: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Zoetis released its Q2 earnings snapshot, detailing the major animal health company's financial performance for the quarter.

Zoetis · Barchart.com

Zoetis cuts annual forecasts as pet healthcare demand slows

Zoetis has reduced its annual financial forecasts due to a slowdown in pet healthcare demand.

Zoetis

Zoetis cuts annual forecasts as pet healthcare demand slows

Zoetis has lowered its annual financial forecasts due to a slowdown in overall pet healthcare demand.

Zoetis

Zoetis Q2 Adjusted Earnings Rise, Revenue Flat; Fiscal 2026 Adjusted Earnings, Revenue Outlook Cut

Zoetis reported rising Q2 adjusted earnings with flat revenue and cut its fiscal 2026 adjusted earnings and revenue outlook.

Zoetis

Zoetis cuts annual forecasts as pet healthcare demand slows

Zoetis has lowered its annual forecasts due to a slowdown in demand for pet healthcare products.

Zoetis

Zoetis cuts annual forecasts as pet healthcare demand slows

Zoetis has lowered its annual financial forecasts due to a slowdown in overall pet healthcare demand.

Zoetis

Zoetis Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Miss, 2026 View Cut

Zoetis reported its Q2 earnings beating estimates while revenues missed expectations, and the company cut its 2026 financial outlook.

Zoetis · Yahoo Finance

Zoetis Q2 Adjusted Earnings Rise, Revenue Flat; Fiscal 2026 Adjusted Earnings, Revenue Outlook Cut

Zoetis reported rising Q2 adjusted earnings with flat revenue and lowered its fiscal 2026 adjusted earnings and revenue outlook.

Zoetis · Yahoo Finance

Zoetis cuts annual forecasts as pet healthcare demand slows

Zoetis lowered its annual financial forecasts due to a slowdown in pet healthcare demand, impacting the broader veterinary industry market outlook.

Zoetis