Weekly Intelligence · 3 articles
Vet Industry Intel: Feb 15 – Feb 21, 2026
High-signal veterinary industry stories triangulated from multiple sources, scored for relevance, and grouped by event type.
Acquisitions & M&A (1)
Regulatory & Policy (2)
Acquisitions & M&A
Feb 19, 2026 [10/10] gnews_practice_merger
Covetrus and MWI Animal Health announce US$3.5 billion merger - Vet Times
Covetrus and MWI Animal Health have announced a US$3.5 billion merger, creating a major consolidation within the veterinary distribution and vendor space.
Covetrus · MWI Animal Health · Vet Times
Regulatory & Policy
Feb 17, 2026 [7/10] fda_cvm
FDA issues new guidance on antibiotic use in food-producing animals - CIDRAP
The FDA has issued new guidance regarding the use of antibiotics in food-producing animals, impacting veterinary medicine and livestock health standards.
FDA · CIDRAP
Feb 17, 2026 [7/10] fda_cvm
FDA grants breakthrough designation to rapid test for xylazine, veterinary sedative fueling overdose crisis - Medical Economics
The FDA has granted breakthrough designation to a rapid test for xylazine, a veterinary sedative associated with the opioid overdose crisis.
FDA · Medical Economics