- Midwest Veterinary Supply Inc., Lakeville, Minnesota, announced its agreement to purchase Victor Medical Company, a veterinary distributor based in Irvine, California.
- Owners of pets in Maine saw the largest increase in healthcare costs for their pets – 21% – from July 2023 to July 2024, according to a study by Miami, Florida-based Spot Pet Insurance. Pet owners in Michigan, meanwhile, paid 14% more.
- In 1970, over 648,000 U.S. dairy farms milked cattle. By 2022, only 24,470 dairy farms were still operating.