On November 11, the "New Era 2023 Braien Brand Ceremony" hosted by Boehringer Ingelheim was held in Changsha, Hunan. At the meeting, Boehringer Ingelheim announced three major events:

The first is to join hands with the pet industry white paper to launch the report production of the "2023 China Feline Internal and External Parasites White Paper";

The second is to release a self-assessment and assessment tool for cat parasite risk factors, empowered by digital solutions Veterinary parasite education helps cat owners scientifically deworm.

The third is the comprehensive upgrade of Boehringer Ingelheim’s Brand of Breen, redefining the internal and external drive to protect the internal and external health of cats.

GPharm and animal husbandry jointly build a pet drug research and development center

Pet industry news, at the 2023 China Pharmaceutical Industry Development Conference, Secretary of the Party Committee of GPHL Chairman Li Chuyuan said that GPHL and Lanzhou Institute of Animal Husbandry and Pharmacy have reached a strategic cooperation to jointly build a "Pet Drug Joint Research and Development Center" to conduct research and development cooperation around specialty pet drugs and animal health products to create pets with unique industrial characteristics. Health industry ecology.

According to reports, GPHL has made the animal health business a key business in its “14th Five-Year Plan” strategy, and the R&D and industrial transformation of innovative pet drugs and Chinese veterinary drugs are part of the group’s animal health sector layout. One of the important focus points. According to the plan, GPHL will spend 5 to 10 years focusing on building a core value chain for pet drug research, production and sales, and create an industrial model that integrates the four chains of pet health: "innovation chain, incubation chain, ecological chain, and consumption chain" to form a Guangdong-based pharmaceutical industry. The entire pet health industry chain ecosystem with medicinal characteristics.

Irish animal health company builds factory in Shijiazhuang

Recently, Dublin-based global animal health company Bamida officially opened its new advanced production plant with an investment of 25 million euros in Shijiazhuang, China.

It is understood that Biomeda was established in Ireland in 1960 as a manufacturer, seller and distributor of veterinary drugs and animal health products. The company currently has 1,000 employees worldwide and sells its products to 80 Multiple countries. The new factory in Shijiazhuang that opened this time is its first factory in China and its eleventh international production plant.

Notably, the new facility's initial team of 100 people will specialize in the production of sterile injectables and parasite control products. In addition to its production capabilities, the new Shijiazhuang plant also houses a warehouse for raw materials and finished products, an R&D laboratory, and on-site testing and quality teams.

Star Pet Kingdom and SAIC have reached a cooperation

Recently, Star Pet Kingdom (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd. (referred to as Star Pet Kingdom) and SAIC Co., Ltd. (referred to as SAIC) in Beijing A strategic cooperation signing ceremony was held. The two parties aim to integrate the dog nose print recognition technology independently developed by Star Pet Kingdom with Xinqi’s in-depth application scenarios in the postal express industry, and jointly explore the creation of a civilized dog-raising intelligent supervision skynet to improve social and public security management. capabilities, improve the level of creating civilized cities in the new era, and jointly build a new socially civilized city.

It is reported that Star Pet Kingdom and SAIC will explore and deepen cooperation in three areas in the future. First of all, Star Pet Kingdom embeds the dog nose print recognition algorithm model into the real-time data collection platform carried by Xinqi smart logistics vehicles to intelligently monitor and identify uncivilized behaviors such as walking dogs without leashes in communities, prohibited dog breeds, and bringing dogs into prohibited dog areas. For dog behavior, the system alerts relevant management personnel such as community property or local neighborhood committees to respond immediately, and through data recording, law enforcement can be traced and easily implemented scientifically, digitally, accurately, and efficiently. , remote management, creating a comprehensive, no blind spot, all-weather civilized dog breeding intelligent monitoring skynet.

Lonnuo obtained the Customs AEO advanced certification

Recently, Lonnuo announced that it had obtained the Customs AEO advanced certification. This marks that Lonnuo's foreign trade sector has achieved a milestone on the road to international management level, adding another boost to Lonnuo's independent brand going overseas.

Kormotech invests 60 million euros

Expands operations in Lithuania

Ukrainian pet food manufacturer Kormotech is expanding its operations at its production plant in the city of Kėdainiai, the company The investment exceeds 60 million euros and will be completed in 4 production phases between 2025 and 2028. This includes expanding the existing factory to 4,500 square meters.

Kormotech CEO and co-owner Rostyslav Vovk said the Lithuanian factory is an "important part" of the company's ecosystem as the situation in Ukraine continues to worsen.

It also pointed out that the Lithuanian factory "always operates at full capacity" and made up for the shortfall when the Ukrainian factory suffered interruptions. Currently, Lithuania has become Kormotech’s gateway into the region.

The factory in Kėdainiai specializes in the production of wet pet food, with a current annual output of 20,000 tons. After the investment is completed, Kormotech hopes to double production to 40,000 tons.

The Ukrainian pet food manufacturer expects that by 2025, the company will put the first production line into operation in the expanded factory area, and then add one production line every year. By 2028, four production lines will be put into operation.

FDA approves the first pet drug containing pregabalin

Recently, the FDA officially released information stating that it has approved pregabalin oral solution (Bonqat, Orion Company) for palliative care and veterinary medicine Seek medical attention regarding acute anxiety and fear in cats during transport. It is reported that Bonqat is the first animal drug containing pregabalin approved by the FDA.

In addition, pregabalin oral solution is only available by veterinary prescription. Due to its potential for human abuse, the drug is designated as a DEA Schedule V drug. It is recommended to start with A single dose of 5 mg/kg (0.1 mL/kg) should be administered approximately 1.5 hours before transportation to the veterinary visit for 2 consecutive days.

PS: Pregabalin is mainly used to treat peripheral neuralgia, postherpetic neuralgia and auxiliary treatment of localized partial epilepsy.

Ruipai Guizhou Referral Center Opens

Recently, Ruipai Guizhou Referral Center officially opened. It is understood that Guizhou Ruipai Animal Hospital (Referral Center) has a total construction area of ​​approximately 1,000 square meters square meters, gathering special departments, including ophthalmology, orthopedics, traditional Chinese veterinary medicine, cardiology, neurosurgery, hepatology and kidneys, exotic pets, dentistry, obstetrics, etc. Equipped with a variety of high-end equipment such as MRI and CT.

Shenyang Doug Kate Animal Hospital joins Ruipai

Recently, Ruipai announced that Shenyang Doug Kate Animal Hospital has officially joined Ruipai. After joining Ruipai, Ruipai will implement its business policy , operation strategy, marketing, supply chain system, discipline construction and other aspects, lead new members into the advanced management hall with the "Benchmark Replication" project, continue to dig deep into medical research and teaching, serve front-line clinicians, and provide pets and Provide pet owners with better services and experiences.

Doug Kate Animal Hospital is a comprehensive service institution integrating pet health care, medical treatment, grooming, and supplies. The hospital was established in May 2015, with a total area of ​​approximately 430 square meters.

Currently, it has 4 practicing veterinarians, 10 assistants, and 1 beautician. It offers specialties such as orthopedic surgery, cardiology, ophthalmology, dermatology, and feline medicine, and also provides pet care services.

Nanjing Changchundang Pet Hospital joins Ruipai

Recently, Nanjing Changchundang Pet Hospital announced that it has officially joined Ruipai. Nanjing Changchuntang Pet Hospital was established in December 2015. Approved by the Nanjing Municipal Agriculture Bureau, it is a designated rabies immunization unit in Pukou District, Nanjing. It provides pet medical care, pet grooming, pet care, pet food and supplies sales and other services.

Investment and Financing Information

Saudi Pet Dealer Receives Financing

Pet Products Trading Company (PPTCO), a pet dealer and supplier in Saudi Arabia, has raised funds from private equity The company Aliph Capital received financing of up to 80 million Saudi riyals ($21.3 million).

The funds will be used to expand PPTCO’s business footprint in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The company said it will also expand showrooms and digital capabilities. PPTCO founder and CEO Mohammed Al Roumi said Aliph is a "strategic partner" whose vision is aligned with its growth ambitions in the dynamic Saudi pet market.

It is understood that PPTCO was established in 2005 and owns more than 50 brands with a total warehouse area of ​​more than 10,000 square meters.

SK Capital Partners completed the acquisition of J&K Ingredients

On November 20, private equity firm SK Capital Partners, LP announced that it had completed the acquisition of J&K Ingredients. Financial details of the acquisition of J&K Ingredients, Inc., a unit of former private equity owner CORE Industrial Partners, were not disclosed. The acquisition was first announced in October.

This acquisition will help J&K Ingredients continue to provide first-class services to customers. At the same time, SK Capital Partners will also strive to expand the growth of J&K Ingredients and enhance its core competencies in clean label, natural and organic products.

It is reported that SK Capital’s investment focus is on companies in the fields of special materials, ingredients and life sciences. As a leader in baking, food and beverage and pet food ingredients, J&K Ingredients coincides with the private equity firm's ingredients business. SK Capital Partners said J&K is responsible for the production of Bred-Mate, a natural antifungal agent used in the baking industry, and SOR-Mate, the first of its kind used in baking, beverages, pet food, snacks and dairy products Highly effective, clean label alternative to potassium sorbate.

Jianglai Pets received financing

According to pet industry experts, Jianglai Pets has recently received a strategic investment of 1 million from Longling Capital, with a post-investment valuation of 50 million, Jianglai Pets official stated , this round of financing funds will be mainly used for the research and development and promotion of all categories of cat litter products, deepening the subdivision of categories, and gradually laying out the entire category of pet cleaning. In the future, Jianglai Pets will continue to introduce investment institutions to expand market share.

It is reported that Shenzhen Jianglai Pet Co., Ltd. was established in 2023. It is committed to providing one-stop service for pet products represented by the whole category of brand "Uncle Vic" cat litter, and building a "production, packaging, sales and transportation" After-sales closed sales loop.

Battle Report Financial Report

Central Garden and Pet Company Disclosed Financial Report

Central Garden & Pet Company announced its fourth quarter and fiscal year results as of September 30 . Among them, net sales in fiscal 2023 were US$3.3 billion, the same as last year. Pet segment net sales were $1.9 billion, unchanged from last year. Net sales in the Horticulture segment were $1.4 billion, compared with $1.5 billion last year.

Government Affairs & Other Information

The Cat Litter Supply Chain Development Forum was held in Qingdao

The Cat Litter Industry Branch of the Lu Pet Association was officially established

Pet industry news, on November 23, the "2023 Pet Cat Litter Supply Chain Development Forum" hosted by the Cat Litter Industry Branch of the Shandong Pet Industry Association was held in Qingdao, Shandong. At the same time, the Cat Litter Industry Branch of the Shandong Pet Industry Association was established. General Assembly.

The theme of the conference was "Renovation, Breaking the Situation and Creating Trends". A total of more than 400 guests attended the conference. At the same time, the conference also opened an online live broadcast channel, with a cumulative number of viewers exceeding 13,000.

Bully dogs are banned in the UK

Recently, British Prime Minister Sunak announced in a recorded video that people will be banned from raising XL bully dogs by the end of this year. Sunak said that the danger of this kind of dog has nothing to do with whether it has been trained. Attacking people is its behavioral characteristic, and "it cannot continue like this."

However, in order to enact a ban, the breed of XL bully dogs must first be determined. But this kind of dog is produced after many crosses and is difficult to define.

According to British government officials, Sunak did not demand the immediate large-scale slaughter of XL bully dogs, but gave dog owners a certain grace period before the ban was officially implemented. During the grace period, dog owners can apply to keep their bully dogs, but they need to have the dogs neutered, muzzled in public, and kept on a leash. After the grace period ends in 2025, any bully dog ​​that does not meet the breeding conditions will be put to death, and it will be illegal to breed or import any new bully dogs.

RSPCA: Flat-faced cat breeds

Become one of the most difficult breeds to adopt

According to data from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA), flat-faced cats Cat breeds are the most common purebred cat breeds in RSPCA care, but it takes an average of 68 days to be rehomed, while a domestic shorthair, or typical feline, takes an average of just 29 days to be rehomed and adopted. The association believes this may be related to serious health problems.