Agilis
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2013
- HeadquartersTimaru, New Zealand
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Agilis firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Agilis
- Legal name
- Agilis Vet Ltd
- Website
- https://agilis.nz
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2013
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Agilis industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Veterinary Animal Health Products
- NAICS
- Support Activities for Animal Production (1152)
- SIC
- Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Pharmacy, Biologics & Veterinary Supply Dispensing (Farm Animal) (AFACADAM)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Vaccination, Parasite Control & Immunization Programs (AFACADAG), Nutrition & Production Medicine Advisory (Transition Cow, Performance Optimization) (AFACADAI), Veterinary Vaccines (HLAIAEAH)
Keywords
Where Agilis is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Timaru
- HQ country
- New Zealand
- HQ region
- Oceania
Offices1 record
Markets served
Agilis business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Animal Health Product Sales: Agilis generates revenue through the supply and marketing of production animal health products to veterinary clinics nationwide. Products span vaccines, nutritional supplements, equipment, and treatments for cattle and sheep health conditions. Revenue is derived from product sales through the veterinary clinic distribution channel.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels5 records
Agilis product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Agilis Vet Ltd is a New Zealand vet-owned animal health company that supplies and markets production animal health products to veterinary clinics nationwide. Its product range spans vaccines (IBR, BVD, mastitis), nutritional supplements (cobalt, copper, general nutritional drench), application equipment (pump-drenchers, colostrum management systems), and specialty treatments (stress mitigation, calf diarrhea). All products are ACVM-approved and distributed exclusively through veterinary clinics rather than directly to farmers.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Hiprabovis 3 A multivalent vaccine for cattle covering BVD, IBR (Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis), and PI-3, supplied to veterinary clinics for use in New Zealand dairy and beef herds.
- Startvac A mastitis vaccine for dairy cows developed by HIPRA, supplied to veterinary clinics to support udder health and milk quality.
- UBAC A mastitis vaccine for dairy cows targeting gram-positive bacteria including Streptococcus uberis, distributed in New Zealand by Agilis under partnership with HIPRA.
- CobaltSure A cobalt / Vitamin B12 injection supplement for cattle and sheep, used to address cobalt deficiency affecting growth, energy, and immunity in New Zealand livestock.
- CopperSure A copper injection supplement for cattle and sheep, used to address copper deficiency affecting growth, immunity, and productivity.
- RPM A nutritional drench product for sheep and cattle supporting general nutritional supplementation, reproductive performance, and growth.
- SELEKT Pump-Drencher System An equipment system (pump-drencher and collector) for rehydrating cattle, including demonstrations by veterinary experts such as Dr. Toni Johnston on safe technique.
- SELEKT Nutritional Formulae A range of nutritional formulae for cattle covering Fresh Cow, Restore, Off Feed, Antacid, and Glycerol Plus formulations, supporting hydration and recovery.
- SELEKT Charbon Fluide A treatment for calf diarrhea in beef and dairy youngstock, distributed in New Zealand by Agilis under partnership with Nimrod Veterinary Products.
- FerAppease A synthetic mBAS analogue product designed to help reduce stress and support calmer, more productive cattle during management events.
- Perfect Udder Colostrum Management System An all-in-one colostrum management system for early calf development, providing biosecure collection, storage, pasteurisation, freezing, thawing, and feeding of colostrum on dairy farms.
Quantifiable outcome
- Hiprabovis 3 vaccination at dry-off improved empty rates by approximately 4% and 6-week in-calf rates by 6-7% in problem herds with high IBR prevalence (90-100%)
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Agilis
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Agilis technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature2 records
Agilis partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- HIPRAcoreHIPRA is a global leader in preventive animal health, offering innovative vaccines and diagnostics with over 50 years of experience and presence in 100+ countries. Agilis distributes HIPRA products in New Zealand including Hiprabovis 3 (BVD/IBR/PI-3 vaccine), Startvac (mastitis vaccine), and UBAC (mastitis vaccine). These products are registered pursuant to the ACVM Act 1997.
- Nimrod Veterinary Products LtdcoreUK-based company known for SELEKT cattle equipment and nutritional formulae, supporting hydration and recovery in cattle. Agilis distributes the SELEKT range in New Zealand including SELEKT Pump Drencher, SELEKT Collector, SELEKT Nutritional Formulae (Fresh Cow, Restore, Off Feed, Antacid, Glycerol Plus), and SELEKT Charbon Fluide. Nimrod focuses on practical innovation and vet education.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights3 records
Agilis competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- MSD Animal Health: Global animal health division of Merck offering a comprehensive range of vaccines, anti-infectives, and parasiticides for production animals. Comparable to Agilis as a major competitor across virtually every product category Agilis distributes in NZ.
- HIPRA: Global animal health company (50+ years, 100+ countries) focused on preventive animal health including vaccines and diagnostics. Comparable as a major supplier-partner of Agilis; relevant as a benchmark for the broader animal-health competitive landscape and a potential alternative distribution channel if HIPRA chose to go direct in NZ.
- Zoetis: World's largest animal health company with a broad portfolio of vaccines, diagnostics, parasiticides, and nutritionals across production animals. Comparable to Agilis as a competitor in the same product categories sold into NZ vet clinics, though at vastly greater scale and with direct NZ presence.
- Dechra Pharmaceuticals: International animal health company specializing in veterinary pharmaceuticals and specialty products. Comparable to Agilis as a competing distributor of higher-end vet-channel products, particularly in the companion/production-animal overlap.
- Elanco Animal Health: Global animal health leader with cattle, sheep, and swine products. Comparable to Agilis as a competing supplier of vaccines and production-animal health products into the NZ market, with direct local sales infrastructure.
- Virbac: Global animal health company with a substantial production-animal portfolio spanning vaccines, parasiticides, and nutrition. Comparable to Agilis as a multinational competitor whose NZ subsidiary distributes to vet clinics through similar channels.
Regional players
- VetShop NZ / VetEnt Group: NZ veterinary services and supply group combining clinical practice with product distribution. Comparable to Agilis on the supply side, with the added dimension of vertically integrated clinic ownership that may also stock competing product lines.
Direct peers
- AgriHealth New Zealand: NZ-based animal health distribution company supplying veterinary pharmaceuticals and vaccines to NZ livestock and production-animal markets. Directly comparable to Agilis as a domestic distributor relying on international manufacturer partnerships and a field-sales model serving vet clinics.
- Phoenix Pharm Distributors (NZ): NZ veterinary and animal health product distributor serving veterinary clinics across production-animal and companion-animal segments. Comparable to Agilis in channel model (clinic-based distribution), customer base (NZ vets), and product mix of vaccines, parasiticides, and nutritionals.
Emerging players
- Ceva Santé Animale: Global animal health company with growing presence in vaccines and production-animal pharmaceuticals. Comparable to Agilis as both a potential partner (as a source of differentiated products) and a competitor in the same NZ vet-channel categories.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Valuation estimate
Agilis leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
Agilis funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
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Agilis M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Agilis
What does Agilis do?
Agilis Vet Ltd is a New Zealand vet-owned animal health company that supplies and markets production animal health products to veterinary clinics nationwide. Its product range spans vaccines (IBR, BVD, mastitis), nutritional supplements (cobalt, copper, general nutritional drench), application equipment (pump-drenchers, colostrum management systems), and specialty treatments (stress mitigation, calf diarrhea). All products are ACVM-approved and distributed exclusively through veterinary clinics rather than directly to farmers.
Is Agilis a public or private company?
Agilis is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Agilis founded?
Agilis was founded in 2013. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Agilis based?
Agilis is headquartered in Timaru, New Zealand, in the Oceania region.
How does Agilis make money?
One revenue line is on record: animal Health Product Sales.
Who are Agilis's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are MSD Animal Health, HIPRA, Zoetis, Dechra Pharmaceuticals, Elanco Animal Health and Virbac. VetShop NZ / VetEnt Group is listed as a regional player. Direct peers are AgriHealth New Zealand and Phoenix Pharm Distributors (NZ). Ceva Santé Animale is listed as an emerging player.
Does Agilis have an API?
No public API is recorded for Agilis.
What industry is Agilis in?
Agilis's product category is Veterinary Animal Health Products. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFACADAM, Pharmacy, Biologics & Veterinary Supply Dispensing (Farm Animal), with a secondary code of AFACADAG, Vaccination, Parasite Control & Immunization Programs. Its NAICS code is 1152 and its SIC code is 200.