Solvet

What Solvet does

Solvet is a Canadian family-owned veterinary pharmaceutical manufacturer founded in 2009 by Dr. Merle Olson and Dr. Barbara Olson, operating as a subsidiary of Alberta Veterinary Laboratories Ltd. and headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. The company develops, manufactures, and distributes a broad animal health product portfolio spanning livestock (cattle, swine), companion animals, and equine, including antibiotics (Alamycin LA, Fenisolve, Solvatrim), anti-inflammatories and pain management (ASA Bolus, Meloxicam, Rifen, Firokare), parasiticides (Solmectin, Ivermectin), vaccines (STIMULATOR 2/5, PRO-BAC 4, Vaxxon SRP), reproductive and nutritional products, biosecurity cleaners and disinfectants, rodenticides, and differentiated proprietary brands such as CattleZen (dual-pheromone stress management) and Yummy Combs (VOHC-accepted pet dental chews). The portfolio also includes sole Canadian distribution rights for Norbrook's production-animal pharmaceutical line.

Manufacturing is conducted at a single GMP-certified, FDA-approved facility in Calgary — Solvet is the only FDA-approved animal health manufacturer in Western Canada. Revenue is generated through one-time sales of branded and distributed products, routed through veterinary distribution centers (CDMV, WDDC, VP, AVP), supported by territory field sales representatives, and amplified by continuing-education programs (ICARE Academy), industry trade shows, and government trade missions. Customers are primarily Canadian veterinarians, livestock producers, pet owners, and equine owners; the company is beginning international expansion into the US, Australia, and Ireland.

Solvet holds 50+ proprietary patents, has invested $12M+ in R&D over 15 years, employed 85 people as of its 2024 anniversary, and in April 2025 took its first external equity investment from Bonnefield Financial to scale manufacturing, distribution, compounding pharmacy, and product development.

Name

Solvet

Legal name

Solvet

Website

https://solvet.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Solvet is a Canadian family-owned veterinary pharmaceutical manufacturer (founded 2009, Calgary) producing and distributing branded animal health products — antibiotics, vaccines, parasiticides, pain management, and biosecurity — for livestock producers, veterinarians, and pet owners across Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Pharmaceuticals

NAICS

Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing (325412)

SIC

Pharmaceutical Preparations (2834)

akta.pro primary industry

Livestock & Production Animal Therapeutics (Rx) (HLAMAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Antimicrobials & Anti-infectives (HLAMAEAE)

Keywords

• Veterinary pharmaceuticals
• Animal health products
• Livestock pharmaceuticals
• Companion animal care
• Biosecurity disinfectants

Headquarters

HQ city

Calgary

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Pharmaceutical Products: Sale of proprietary and distributed animal health pharmaceutical products including antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, parasiticides, vaccines, supplements, and pain management solutions for livestock, companion animals, and equine.
2. Proprietary Branded Products: Sale of proprietary products including CattleZen, Yummy Combs, ASA Bolus, Ivermectin Liquid for Horses, Transition Calcium Bolus, and other branded veterinary health products.
3. Distribution/Sole Distributor Rights: As sole Canadian distributor for Norbrook product line, Solvet earns revenue from distributing Norbrook's production animal pharmaceuticals including Alamycin, Fenisolve, Solvezine, Solvatrim, and Occluseal.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Solvet develops, manufactures, and distributes a comprehensive portfolio of veterinary pharmaceutical and health products for livestock, companion animals, and equine care. Its offerings include antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, parasiticides, vaccines, pain management solutions, dental chews, cattle stress management products, biosecurity cleaners, disinfectants, and rodenticides. The company operates GMP-certified, FDA-approved manufacturing facilities in Calgary, Alberta, and distributes through veterinary distribution channels across Canada and select international markets.

Product overview

Solvet is a Canadian family-owned veterinary pharmaceutical company that develops and manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of animal health products for livestock, companion animals, and equine care. The product lineup includes CattleZen (cattle stress management with pheromone technology), Yummy Combs (pet dental chews), ivermectin-based parasiticide products (Solmectin Pour-On and Injectable), antibiotics (Alamycin LA, Fenisolve, Solvatrim, Solvezine), anti-inflammatories (ASA Bolus, Meloxicam products, Rifen, Solnixon), vaccines (STIMULATOR 2/5, PRO-BAC 4, Myco-Bac, Vaxxon SRP Klebsiella/Salmonella), pain management solutions, digestive/gastrointestinal products (Charcoal-Kaolin, Kaolin-Pectin, Rumen Rx), reproductive/breeding products (GONAbreed, estroPLAN, Pluset), nutritional supplements (Transition Calcium Bolus, Cal-Boost, K-Phos-Boost, Vitaferst-Care, Bovi-MV), teat sealants (Occluseal, Solveseal BLÜ), disinfectants and cleaners (Hyperox, Biosolve Plus/AFC, Virkon products, Biosentry 904), rodenticides (Boothill, DoubleTap, Fast Draw, Hombre, Mhouse, Revolver, Aegis stations), and distributed Norbrook products. The company operates GMP manufacturing facilities in Calgary, Alberta and serves the Canadian market with select international distribution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CattleZen: Cattle stress management tool - a proprietary blend of maternal bovine-appeasing substance and calming pheromone for beef and dairy cattle.
• Yummy Combs

Products and services

• CattleZen
• Yummy Combs®
• Ivermectin Liquid for Horses
• Alamycin 200 LA
• Alamycin 300 LA
• ASA Bolus
• Transition Calcium Bolus for Dairy Cows
• Biosolve AFC®
• Biosolve Plus®
• Hyperox®
• Virkon® Tablets
• Virkon® Greenhouse
• Solmectin Pour-On for Cattle
• Solmectin™ Injectable for Cattle and Pigs
• Solofer
• CALCI-MAG-PHOS-DEXTROSE Injection
• Solveseal BLÜ
• Occluseal / OccluSEAL
• GONAbreed
• estroPLAN
• Pluset
• STIMULATOR® 5
• STIMULATOR® 2
• Myco-Bac® with Reveal ATS™
• PRO-BAC™ 4
• Vaxxon® SRP® Klebsiella
• Vaxxon® SRP® Salmonella
• Vitaferst-Care
• Lidoband™
• Norbrook Distributed Products (Fenisolve, Solvatrim, Alamycin, Solvezine, Occluseal)
• Cal-Boost Calcium Bolus
• K-Phos-Boost Bolus
• MeloxiKare™
• Firokare™ Chewable Tablets
• PancreaKare™
• EqStim®
• Charcoal-Kaolin Oral Paste
• Rifen®
• Boothill Rodenticide
• DoubleTap™ Soft Bait Rodenticide
• Fast Draw® Soft Bait Rodenticide
• Hombre Rodenticide Mini-Block
• Mhouse™ Blocks with Bait Station
• Revolver® Soft Bait Rodenticide
• Aegis® Mouse Bait Station + key
• Aegis® RP Bait Station + key
• Biosentry® 904 Disinfectant
• NEOGEN® Viroxide Super™ Disinfectant
• Meloxicam Oral Suspension, USP
• Bovi-MV Nutritional Supplement
• Rumen Rx Powder 454g

Quantifiable outcome

• Yummy Combs reduces tartar by 25% and bad breath by 46% in 60-day clinical study
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• McCarthy Veterinary SuppliescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 15 April 2026Strategic partnership for Solvet's companion animal division. McCarthy Vet is a family-owned company from Airdrie, Alberta, serving Canadian veterinarians for over 60 years. Partnership combines Solvet's product development with McCarthy Vet's countrywide distribution presence.
• Norbrook Animal HealthcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 October 2025Solvet is the sole Canadian distributor of the Norbrook product line. Norbrook is one of the world's largest privately owned production animal pharmaceutical companies with $465M+ CAD annual sales across 100+ countries. Products include Alamycin, Fenisolve, Solvezine, Solvatrim, and Occluseal.
• Government of Canada (Trade Mission)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 March 2025Solvet participated in the Canadian trade mission to Australia led by Minister Mary Ng. Participated in B2B meetings with industry leaders in Brisbane and Melbourne to explore collaboration opportunities.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Dechra Pharmaceuticals: Dechra is a UK-headquartered veterinary pharmaceutical company specializing in companion animal and livestock therapeutics, with a comparable product portfolio spanning anti-infectives, parasiticides, pain management, and specialty therapeutics. Recently acquired by EQT, Dechra is a globally scaled analog of Solvet's prescription veterinary pharma model.
• Virbac: Virbac is a France-based global veterinary pharmaceutical company offering a broad portfolio of products for livestock and companion animals, including antibiotics, parasiticides, vaccines, and dental care. Its animal-only focus and product breadth closely parallel Solvet's strategy, with a stronger international footprint.
• Vetoquinol: Vetoquinol is a France-based independent veterinary pharmaceutical company with a comparable focus on livestock and companion animal therapeutics, including anti-infectives, pain management, parasiticides, and reproductive health. As a family-influenced, mid-sized independent player it is highly comparable to Solvet's positioning.
• Norbrook Animal Health: Norbrook is one of the world's largest privately owned production animal pharmaceutical companies ($465M+ CAD annual sales, 100+ countries) and is now Solvet's exclusive Canadian distribution partner. Norbrook is the closest direct peer in livestock-only veterinary pharmaceuticals, with manufacturing scale and product portfolio well beyond Solvet's.
• Phibro Animal Health: Phibro Animal Health is a US-listed animal health and nutrition company focused on livestock pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and feed additives. Its livestock-heavy product portfolio (antibiotics, parasiticides, vaccines, nutritional specialties) and mid-sized independent positioning are highly comparable to Solvet.

Broad incumbents

• Zoetis: Zoetis is the world's largest animal health company, offering a comprehensive portfolio across livestock, companion animals, and equine. As the dominant global incumbent with broad species coverage, it competes with Solvet across most product categories but at vastly greater scale and commercial reach.
• Elanco Animal Health: Elanco is a global animal health leader offering pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and parasiticides across livestock and companion animals. Its broad incumbent footprint in cattle pharmaceuticals (including vaccines and anti-infectives) overlaps directly with Solvet's livestock portfolio.
• Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health: Boehringer Ingelheim's animal health division is a top global animal pharma player with strong positions in livestock vaccines, parasiticides, and companion animal therapeutics. Its broad portfolio and global commercial reach represent the kind of incumbent competition Solvet faces as it expands beyond Canada.

Emerging players

• Ceva Santé Animale: Ceva is a France-based independent global veterinary pharmaceutical company focused on livestock, companion animal, and poultry health. As a privately held, fast-growing independent, Ceva represents a comparable growth-stage competitor pursuing similar species diversification and global expansion.
• Modern Veterinary Therapeutics: Modern Veterinary Therapeutics is a privately held veterinary pharmaceutical company developing and commercializing novel therapeutics for companion animals. Its emerging-player profile and focus on differentiated proprietary products (similar to Solvet's CattleZen and Yummy Combs) make it a comparable smaller-scale peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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