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Brakke Consulting Industry Overview

How did the top animal health companies perform in 2025? And what critical issues will impact industry performance in 2025? Answers to these questions and more can be found in the Brakke Consulting’s annual Industry Overview presented each year at the VMX and WVC conferences.

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Brakke Consulting is the leading consulting firm in the animal health and nutrition industries: companion animals, farm animals, and the veterinary industry that serves them.

No other animal health consulting firm can match our team of senior-level executive insiders, our internal market research expertise, or our track record of more than 35 years of consulting at the heart of the industry.

Whether you are part of a large global animal health corporation or a small start-up, an investor or a financial analyst, Brakke Consulting can assist you with

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Now, with the formation of a joint venture with Trone Research and Consulting (TRC), our market research capabilities are stronger than ever.

Brakke Consulting News

Brakke Consulting and Trone Research Announce Joint Venture

Brakke Consulting, a leading consulting firm serving the animal health and nutrition industries, and Trone Research and Consulting, a premier market research firm specializing in veterinary and retail pet care, announced today the strategic combination of their market research businesses, effective August 22, 2025.

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Ron Brakke, Founder of Brakke Consulting Passes Away

Brakke Consulting is saddened to announce that Ron Brakke, our founder and president emeritus passed away surrounded by family early Wednesday, July 30. Click here to read more.

Brakke Consulting welcomes Dr. Alexis Nahama

Brakke Consulting is pleased to announce that Dr. Alexis Nahama has joined the Brakke Consulting team as a Senior Consultant. Click here to learn more.

Dr. Chuck Johnson to Join Brakke Consulting Team

Brakke Consulting is pleased to announce that Dr. Charles Johnson has joined the Brakke Consulting team as a Senior Consultant.
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Veterinary Cancer Market Profiled in New Report

A new study from Brakke Consulting takes an in-depth look at the U.S. market for cancer diagnosis and treatment in pets. Click here to read our full press release.

Brakke Consulting Viewpoints

Supporting Early-Stage Animal Health Innovation
The launch of Elanco Ventures, along with recent investments by Veterinary Angel Network for Entrepreneurs (VANE), are a welcome boost for early-stage innovators in animal health. To read Chuck Johnson’s full viewpoint, click here.

Your View

Last week, we asked whether your company or business unit has leadership roles focused on veterinary clinical expertise. Among respondents, 76% reported having positions such as Professional Services Veterinarian, Chief Veterinary Officer, or Medical Director, with 32% having two or more of these roles. Another 10% cited other leadership positions, while 14% reported having no clinically focused leadership roles. This week, with the World Cup in full swing, we want to know: Which participating country has the best fans?

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