Abingdon, MD (May 25, 2021) The United Veterinary Services Association (UVSA) recently unveiled commissioned research on the impact of COVID- 19 on pet owner behaviors and attitudes related to veterinarians as a result of the pandemic and quarantine rules and restrictions. Pet owners reported a stronger human-animal bond (HAB) and increased pampering behavior over the past year, with statistically significant increases from work-from-home (WFH) pet owners and Millennials, respectively. This growth led to significant increases in owner-pet play, grooming (e.g., washing, dental care), vet-centric support, and vet hospital purchase behavior, led by high-earning urban Millennial males. Owners expect these pandemic-induced behaviors will likely persist post-COVID.
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Abingdon, Md (6/18/19) -In 2018, the United Veterinary Services Association (UVSA – formerly known as AVDA) established a task force comprised of UVSA distributors to help standardize a New Product/Item Form that distributors could use when they are asked by a supplier or manufacturer to add a New Product or Item to their systems. The goal of the new form was to optimize the supply chain by adopting a single form that would be endorsed and utilized by all in the animal health industry. A new form has been approved by the UVSA board and will be released to members soon. This form will help standardize the submission of new items or products by suppliers to distributors. This will be a huge advancement in supply chain optimization for all sectors of the industry.
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ABINGDON, Md. (12/11/18) - This past summer, The American Veterinary Distributors Association (AVDA) members and key animal health industry stakeholders gathered together to discuss the future direction of AVDA and how it can evolve and stay relevant to its members. Participants, including the AVDA board, agreed that it was important for the new organization to defend the veterinary channel and should maintain a focus on the veterinarian as it designed its future path for the organization. The participants concluded that in order to maintain a healthy, robust veterinary channel, AVDA should become THE place where manufacturers, distributors and suppliers who support the veterinarian and animal care can explore what they can do collectively to serve this channel.
A new mission for the association was defined: As the hub for relevant information leading to innovation in the supply chain, UVSA will enhance animal care by supporting those who serve the veterinary channel. In light of this shift in focus from a distributor-based organization to one that more fully represents those who serve the veterinary supply channel, all agreed that a new name was needed to more appropriately reflect the new direction of the association. After much discussion, United Veterinary Services Association (UVSA) was chosen. AVDA’s Active distributor members have approved the name change and the association will begin filing the appropriate legal documents to change the name of the association along with its bylaws and governance structure to reflect this new direction and name.
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As a part of AVDA’s strategic planning process, the AVDA board focused a significant amount of time in the last year around our information goal. This goal was for manufacturers and distributors, through better understanding of the distributor value proposition, to enjoy a competitive advantage in the marketplace resulting in the ultimate customer experience. Our major objective under this goal was to increase manufacturers’ understanding of distributor value proposition.
Our primary strategy to help us achieve this goal was to clearly define and communicate the distributor value proposition through a whitepaper called “The Power of D” to help explain to our manufacturer partners how important distribution is to our veterinary practice customers. To support this effort, we surveyed veterinary practices last fall about the value that distribution brings to their practices.
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Read more about the Human Animal Bond Research Initiative (HABRI)’s recent efforts and findings. Click here for more.
Human Animal Bond Research Initiative Releases New Economic Study — The Human Animal Bond Research Initiative (HABRI) Foundation today announced the findings of a new economic study on the healthcare cost savings associated with pet ownership. The economic analysis, conducted by two researchers from George Mason University, calculated an $11.7 billion savings in U.S. healthcare costs as a result of pet ownership.
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Join us as we celebrate our 40th Anniversary in 2016 at the beautiful Meritage Resort & Spa in Napa, California, May 1-3. AVDA's signature Annual Conference will bring together the key thought leaders in animal health for a blend of thoughtful and engaging business sessions and outstanding networking opportunities in the beautiful Napa Valley. Click here for more on the 2016 Annual Conference.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 6, 2015) — The Human Animal Bond Research Initiative (HABRI) Foundation today announced that the American Veterinary Distributors Association (AVDA) has made a $5,000 donation to help gather, fund and share scientific research that demonstrates the human health benefits of pet ownership. "The industry leading companies that form the AVDA understand the importance of the human-animal bond and how it enhances both human and animal health," said HABRI Executive Director Steven Feldman. "The veterinary community plays a key role in the health of our communities and AVDA's support will help deliver that message."
"AVDA is proud to join the Human Animal Bond Research Initiative effort," said AVDA Executive Director Jackie King. "By supporting research and education on the benefits of the human-animal bond, AVDA can help bring the health benefits of pets to more people and more families." Click here to read the press release.
To learn more about HABRI visit their website, www.habri.org.
Join AVDA for the 4th Annual "The Gathering" reception at NAVC. Special thanks to our co-sponsors Animalytix and KC Corridor! Sunday, January 17, 2016 from 5:00-6:30pm at Gaylord Palms, Emerald Bay Plaza. Click here to view the invitation.
AVDA is pleased to announce the draft schedule and speakers for the 2015 Annual Conference to be held at the Belmond Charleston Place Hotel in Charleston SC, April 26-28, 2015. Click here for the 2015 Annual Conference Draft Schedule.
Several changes have been made to the 2015 schedule due to the city location of this year's event. The Annual Scramble Golf Tournament has been moved to Monday afternoon to allow for travel to the Wild Dunes Links Course, approximately 30 minutes from the hotel. This Tom Fazio designed course has been consistently ranked in the top twenty-five courses in the United States since its inception in 1977. The Annual Meeting and Lunch have been moved to Tuesday afternoon and the AVDA No-Tie lounge will be held at the beautiful and historic Boone Hall Plantation on Tuesday evening.
Confirmed speakers include Steve McClatchey, Lynne Lancaster, Alan Beaulieu and Steve Gilliland. Additional information about these speakers can be found below. Details about the speaker topics and presentations will be sent out later this year and will be posted on the AVDA website. The promotional brochure for the event will be mailed to members in January 2015.
AVDA is pleased to announce that AVDA has partnered with ITR Economics to provide the monthly ITR Advisor, a 4-page snapshot of the current economy, using leading indicators to tell subscribers where the economy is headed and what actions to take now. Written in a conversational tone, not heavy economic-speak, the ITR Advisor is a simple, quick, timely, and affordable way to stay informed about the state of the economy, with useful guidance and clear action points. This is another member benefit that we are providing to our members. This email newsletter will be sent to all principals and alternates at AVDA member companies.
