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