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US: Pet healthcare firm announces nearly $20M takeover

By  |  October 14, 2013

Aratana Therapeutics, which specializes in medical innovation technologies for pets, announced plans to acquire Vet Therapeutics in a $19.75 million deal the company expects will expand operations into the biologics platform.

According to a press release, the buyout will help Aratana enter the commercial pet therapeutics market.

Vet Therapeutics is best known for its product to treat canine T-cell lymphoma, which is currently under review by the US Department of Agriculture.

Full Content: Benzinga

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