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Hallmarq Veterinary Imaging management buyout backed by August Equity
Hallmarq are backed by private equity in a management buyout.
Imaging specialists look to expand into US market

Hallmarq Veterinary Imaging Ltd (Hallmarq) has secured a deal with private equity firm, August Equity, in a management buyout (MBO).

Hallmarq, a global specialist in advanced diagnostics, are looking to expand into the US market. The company, which provides imaging services for equine and companion animals, developed the world’s first MRI scanner for a standing horse.

Advanced imaging services are becoming more commonplace in veterinary hospitals; testament to the growing demand from pet owners for healthcare services akin to its human counterpart.

August Equity invests in small and medium-sized companies.

Speaking of the deal, Jos Belgrave, chief executive of Hallmarq, commented: “Our next steps are to expand our presence in the US market…We look forward to working together with August Equity to achieve that.”

 

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Cold-water dip to raise funds for Vetlife

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 The veterinary mental health charity Vetlife is inviting the veterinary community to join it for a sponsored cold-water dip.

The event will take place at Walpole Bay, Margate, on 17 May during Mental Health Awareness Week. Participants of all abilities can join in the challenge and are advised to bring a towel, a hot drink, a snack, and warm clothes to get changed into afterwards.

Those taking part are being asked to try to raise £100 each to support the work of the charity.

Details about how to take part can be found here. 

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Bluetongue low vector period ends

In an update to its bluetongue guidance, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced that the seasonal low vector period for the disease has ended.

With winter over, Defra is planning for a possible increase in cases as midges become more active. It has warned that farms along the east coast of England from Norfolk to Kent, and along the south coast from Kent to Devon, are at highest risk from infected midges blown over from northern Europe.

Since the virus was detected in England in November 2023, there have been 126 confirmed cases. The most recent case to be confirmed was on 1 March 2024.

Farmers are asked to continue to frequently monitor their livestock and ensure their animals and land are registered with the Animal and Plant Health Agency.