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Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Infobox company Covetrus, Inc. is an American company providing animal health products and related services.[1] Until 2019, it was the animal health business of VetsFirstChoice, and Henry Schein, before being divested.[2][1] In 2021, the company ranked 593 on the Fortune 1000 list of the largest United States corporations by total revenue.[3]

History

In 2006, Henry Schein acquired NLS Animal Health, a privately held veterinary distribution business.[4]

In 2009, Henry Schein and Butler Animal Health Supply launched a joint venture Butler Schein Animal Health creating the largest veterinary sales and distribution company in the United States.[5]

In 2012, Henry Schein acquired Netherlands-based AUV Veterinary Services for approximately $40 million.[6][7]

In 2013, Butler Schein Animal Health was rebranded as Henry Schein Animal Health.[8][9]

In 2015, Scil Animal Care merged with Henry Schein Animal Health.[10][11]

In 2016, Henry Schein acquired RxWorks, a provider of veterinary practice management software.[12][13]

In 2019, Henry Schein announced the spin-off of its animal health business. The spin-off was merged with Portland, Maine-based Vets First Choice and was called Covetrus.[14] The company became listed on the Nasdaq with Henry Schein shareholders owning about 63% of the company, and Vet First Choice shareholders owning about 37% of it.[14][15]

In 2021, online pet product retailer Chewy Inc. filed a lawsuit against Covetrus for allegedly illegally diverting potential purchases of pet medication and food away from Chewy and into sales for Covetrus.[16]

Privatisation

On May 25, 2022, it was announced that Clayton, Dubilier & Rice and TPG Inc. would acquire the company for $4 billion.[17][18] The acquisition was finalized in October, 2022.[19]

Products

Covetrus engages in the sale of animal health consumable goods to wholesale and retail customers.[20] Its products include supply chain services, software, and prescription management.[21] The company's software services business develops and provides veterinary practices with veterinary software systems including practice management software, data-driven applicants, and client communications tools.[21] The company operates primarily in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.[20] 100,000 veterinary practices are served by Covetrus globally.[16]

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