Centaur Animal Health

What Centaur Animal Health does

Centaur Animal Health is a privately-held animal health company headquartered in Olathe, Kansas, founded in 1986 and operating with 11-50 employees across three integrated business lines: equine therapeutics, animal health diagnostics, and B2B contract manufacturing. Its core branded offering centers on the Egusin product family (Egusin 250 at $107/unit and Egusin SLH pellets at $130/14 lb bag) for equine gastric ulcer management, with formulations validated in refereed journals by independent researchers. Its diagnostic portfolio includes the FP-ELISA II test kit and the EIAV-AGID test kit (up to 200 tests per kit) for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA/Coggins), both manufactured exclusively by SafePath Laboratories, a USDA-licensed establishment.

The company's underlying technology rests on patented genetically engineered antigens for serological diagnostics and proprietary equine GI formulation chemistry that combines antacids, pectin, beta-glucan, and lecithin. Manufacturing operations in Olathe are FDA-registered, cGMP-compliant, DEA-registered for controlled substances, and OSHA-compliant, with demonstrated production capacity exceeding 439,000 gallons of liquids and 113,000 pounds of ointments annually at peak, and 33-40% expansion headroom available on single shift.

Centaur monetizes through three channels: (1) direct-to-consumer e-commerce and phone sales of branded products at unit prices between $9 and $130, primarily to equine owners and trainers; (2) B2B custom contract manufacturing of liquids, powders, creams, ointments, gels, sanitizers, disinfectants, skin and wound dressings, and nutraceuticals at batch sizes from 4 oz to 55-gallon drums; and (3) distribution of diagnostic test kits through veterinary and equine practitioner channels. The diagnostic business is anchored by a multi-year exclusive manufacturing partnership with SafePath Laboratories, and a second strategic partnership with an unnamed human diagnostics company is intended to extend the diagnostic line into cattle and small animal indications.

Name

Centaur Animal Health

Legal name

Centaur Animal Health

Website

https://centauranimalhealth.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Centaur Animal Health is a privately-held Olathe, Kansas animal health company offering equine GI therapeutics (Egusin), USDA-certified infectious disease diagnostics (EIAV test kits), and B2B contract manufacturing of animal health formulations for veterinarians, equine owners, and animal health companies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Pharmaceuticals and Diagnostics

NAICS

Animal Food Manufacturing (3111), Other Animal Food Manufacturing (311119), Veterinary Services (54194)

SIC

Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200), Food And Kindred Products (2000), Biological Products, (No Disgnostic Substances) (2836)

akta.pro primary industry

Equine Nutrition & Therapeutic Diets (HLAMAHAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Equine Medicated & Functional Feeds (Gastrointestinal Support, Calming, Hoof/Coat Functional Claims) (AFADAEAJ), Equine Supplements & Additives (Vitamins/Minerals, Joint, Digestive, Electrolytes) (AFADAEAG), Gastrointestinal & Food Sensitivity/Hypoallergenic Diets (HLAMAHAM)

Keywords

• Equine gastrointestinal treatments
• Animal health diagnostics
• Veterinary test kits
• Custom contract manufacturing
• Animal nutraceuticals

Headquarters

HQ city

Olathe

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Retail Product Sales: Direct sales of branded animal health products through company e-commerce store including Egusin products for horses, diagnostic supplies, and specialty formulations
2. Custom Manufacturing Services: Contract manufacturing services for the animal health industry producing liquids, powders, creams, ointments, gels, sanitizers, disinfectants, skin and wound dressings, hoof care products, and nutraceuticals. Manufacturing capabilities from 4oz bottles to 55 gallon drums.
3. Diagnostic Products: Manufacturing and distribution of animal disease diagnostic products including EIA test kits, with expansion planned for small animal and cattle diagnostics

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Centaur Animal Health develops, manufactures, and sells branded animal health products focused primarily on equine gastrointestinal care (Egusin 250 and Egusin SLH), infectious disease diagnostic test kits (FP Elisa II and EIAV-AGID for Equine Infectious Anemia), and laboratory reagents (Methylene Blue, Ovum Flotation Dry). The company also provides B2B custom contract manufacturing of liquids, powders, creams, ointments, gels, sanitizers, and diagnostic products for the animal health industry.

Product overview

Centaur Animal Health offers a focused portfolio of equine health products and animal health diagnostics. The product line centers on two flagship equine gastro-intestinal treatments (Egusin 250 and Egusin SLH) designed for gastric ulcer management, supported by diagnostic products including the FP Elisa II and EIAV-AGID test kits for Equine Infectious Anemia detection. The company also provides custom manufacturing services for liquids, powders, creams, ointments, and gels in the animal health industry, with USDA-certified diagnostic production capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Egusin: Product line for equine gastro-intestinal treatments including Egusin 250 and Egusin SLH

Products and services

• Egusin 250 Equine gastric ulcer treatment product for horse owners and trainers, priced at $107.00 per unit, rated 5.00 out of 5.
• Egusin SLH Pellet combination of natural ingredients (antacids, pectin, beta-glucan, lecithin) addressing equine gastro-intestinal disturbances by neutralizing gastric acid, protecting gastric mucosa, and stabilizing intestinal function. Priced at $130.00, 14 lb bag.
• Methylene Blue 1% (weight by volume) methylene blue solution in water suitable for use as a dye, laboratory indicator, and reagent. Dark blue, odorless, non-toxic liquid. Priced at $9.00-$25.00 depending on size (pint or gallon).
• Ovum Flotation Dry Pre-measured zinc sulfate formulation for reconstitution and use in fecal flotation analysis techniques. Non-hazardous shipping. Priced at $9.40 per unit (4 x 1-gallon containers).
• FP Elisa II - Equine Infectious Anemia (EIAV) Third generation test for antibodies to Equine Infectious Anemia Virus in horse serum using fusion of p45 envelope antigen and p26 core antigen, producing results in less than 30 minutes. Manufactured exclusively for Centaur Animal Health by SafePath Laboratories, a USDA licensed establishment.
• EIAV-AGID (Agar Gel Immunodiffusion Test) Kit Diagnostic kit utilizing a recombinant protein of p26 core antigen to detect specific antibodies to EIAV. Reagents sufficient to perform up to 200 tests. Manufactured exclusively for Centaur Animal Health by SafePath Laboratories, LLC, a USDA Veterinary Biologics Licensed Establishment.
• Custom Contract Manufacturing Services B2B contract manufacturing services for animal health companies, producing liquids, powders, creams, ointments, gels, sanitizers, disinfectants, skin and wound dressings, hoof care products, and nutraceuticals. Manufacturing capabilities range from 4oz bottles to 55 gallon drums, with FDA, cGMP, DEA, and OSHA compliance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Product performance validated in refereed journals by researchers such as Dr. Darrel Peterson (Virginia Commonwealth University) and Dr. Frank Andrews (Louisiana State University)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SafePath LaboratoriescoreTechnology or IntegrationManufactures the FP-ELISA II test kit exclusively for Centaur Animal Health. SafePath Laboratories is a USDA licensed establishment and USDA Veterinary Biologics Licensed Establishment. This is a key manufacturing partnership for Centaur's diagnostic products.
• SafePath Laboratories, LLCcoreTechnology or IntegrationManufactures EIAV-AGID test kit exclusively for Centaur Animal Health. Licensed as a USDA Veterinary Biologics Licensed Establishment for diagnostic production.
• Human Diagnostics Company (Unnamed)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContract manufacturing relationship for animal health diagnostic production with an established company whose primary products are human diagnostics. Centaur anticipates several new diagnostic additions through this partnership extending from equine to small animals and cattle diagnostics.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/centauranimalhealth

Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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