Weekly Intelligence · 20 articles
Vet Industry Intel: Sep 27 – Oct 3, 2026
High-signal veterinary industry stories triangulated from multiple sources, scored for relevance, and grouped by event type.
Acquisitions & M&A
IDEXX Laboratories Acquires Veterinary AI Platform CoVetAI
IDEXX Laboratories has acquired the veterinary AI platform CoVetAI, expanding its diagnostic and data analytics capabilities in the veterinary market.
IDEXX Laboratories · CoVetAI
Chicago Pacific Founders Pet Fund Announces Exit of CoVetAI Following Acquisition by IDEXX Laboratories
IDEXX Laboratories acquired CoVetAI, resulting in the exit of CoVetAI from the Chicago Pacific Founders Pet Fund.
IDEXX Laboratories · CoVetAI · Chicago Pacific Founders Pet Fund
Chicago Pacific Founders Pet Fund Announces Exit of CoVetAI Following Acquisition by IDEXX Laboratories
Chicago Pacific Founders Pet Fund exited its investment in CoVetAI Inc. after the company was acquired by IDEXX Laboratories on September 30, 2026.
Chicago Pacific Founders · CoVetAI Inc. · IDEXX Laboratories | IL
IDEXX Laboratories Acquires Veterinary AI Platform CoVetAI
IDEXX Laboratories has acquired the veterinary AI platform CoVetAI.
IDEXX Laboratories · CoVetAI
Chicago Pacific Founders Pet Fund exits CoVet in sale to IDEXX
Chicago Pacific Founders Pet Fund exited CoVet by selling the company to IDEXX.
Chicago Pacific Founders Pet Fund · CoVet · IDEXX
IDEXX acquires veterinary AI platform CoVet
IDEXX has acquired the veterinary AI platform CoVet, as reported by SaasRise.
IDEXX · CoVet · SaasRise
Chicago Pacific Founders Pet Fund Announces Exit of CoVetAI Following Acquisition by IDEXX Laboratories
IDEXX Laboratories acquired CoVetAI, a veterinary AI startup, following an exit by Chicago Pacific Founders Pet Fund.
IDEXX Laboratories · CoVetAI · Chicago Pacific Founders Pet Fund
Chicago Pacific Founders Pet Fund Announces Exit of CoVetAI Following Acquisition by IDEXX Laboratories
IDEXX Laboratories acquired CoVetAI, with Chicago Pacific Founders Pet Fund exiting its investment.
IDEXX Laboratories · CoVetAI · Chicago Pacific Founders Pet Fund
An AI tool that helps veterinarians document care is now owned by IDEXX.
IDEXX has acquired an AI tool that assists veterinarians with documentation of patient care.
IDEXX
Funding & Investment
New $94 Million Veterinary Lab Breaks Ground at UPenn
A $94 million veterinary research laboratory has begun construction at the University of Pennsylvania, marking a significant investment in veterinary science infrastructure.
Franklin County Free Press | PA
Room to Grow: Oklahoma State Picks the Site for Its $330 Million Veterinary Teaching Hospital
Oklahoma State University has selected a site for a new $330 million veterinary teaching hospital.
Regulatory & Policy
FDA: Fungus-Contaminated HYCOAT Linked To At Least 20 Horse Deaths
The FDA has identified a fungus-contaminated batch of HYCOAT linked to at least 20 horse deaths, prompting a recall and investigation.
FDA · Paulick Report
FDA: Nearly 100 horses infected by contaminated veterinary product
The FDA reports that nearly 100 horses were infected by a contaminated veterinary product.
FDA · avma
FDA Issues Warning Letters Following Fungal Contamination in a Veterinary Product Linked to Serious Infections in Nearly 100 Horses
The FDA issued warning letters concerning a veterinary product contaminated with fungus, linked to serious infections in nearly 100 horses.
FDA · EquiManagement
FDA investigation links contamination in veterinary wound care product to serious infections, deaths
The FDA is investigating a veterinary wound care product after contamination was linked to serious infections and deaths.
FDA
FDA issues warning letters after tainted product harms horses
The FDA issued warning letters following the discovery of a tainted product that harmed horses.
FDA · Beef Magazine
FDA Links Fungus-Contaminated Veterinary Product to Joint Infections in Nearly 100 Horses; At Least 20 Euthanized
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration identified a veterinary product contaminated with fungus as the cause of joint infections in nearly 100 horses, resulting in at least 20 euthanizations.
FDA
Saline injection lot recalled after potassium chloride bag found in mislabeled wrap
A lot of saline injection was recalled after a potassium chloride bag was found in a mislabeled wrap, prompting a safety alert for veterinary practitioners.
DVM360
Products & Technology
Dechra Brings Laverdia® (verdinexor tablets), the First and Only FDA-Approved Oral Treatment for Dogs Diagnosed with Lymphoma
Dechra has obtained FDA approval for Laverdia®, the first oral treatment for canine lymphoma, marking a significant advancement in veterinary oncology.
Dechra · FDA
Industry News
New Bolton Center Breaks Ground on $94M Veterinary Diagnostic Lab
New Bolton Center has begun construction on a $94 million veterinary diagnostic laboratory.
New Bolton Center | PA
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New Bolton Center (1) · Chicago Pacific Founders (1) · Chicago Pacific Founders Pet Fund (1)