Kyron Laboratories

What Kyron Laboratories does

Kyron Laboratories manufactures pet care products for pet shops, veterinary hospitals, and pharmacies. It offers consumer pet products, veterinary pharmaceutical products, practice aids, medical equipment, and instruments used by veterinarians and farmers.

Name

Kyron Laboratories

Legal name

Kyron Group Pty Ltd

Website

https://kyronlabs.co.za/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kyron Laboratories manufactures pet care products for pet shops, veterinary hospitals, and pharmacies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Pharmaceuticals

NAICS

Pet and Pet Supplies Retailers (45991)

SIC

Pharmaceutical Preparations (2834), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Livestock & Production Animal Therapeutics (Rx) (HLAMAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Antimicrobials & Anti-infectives (HLAMAEAE), Immune Support Supplements (HLAMALAE)

Keywords

• Veterinary pharmaceuticals
• Animal health products
• Pet care supplements
• Veterinary instruments
• Animal grooming products

Headquarters

HQ city

Johannesburg

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Pharmaceutical Products: Sale of registered veterinary pharmaceutical products including injectables, topical treatments, and medications for companion and farm animals. Products are regulated under Act 36/1947 and sold to veterinary practices and directly to pet owners.
2. Animal Health Supplements: Sale of nutritional supplements, probiotics, and health products for animals including Cani-Cal, Cani-Vit, Protexin products, and mobility supplements like MobiFlex and Gerivet.
3. Grooming and Consumer Products: Sale of animal grooming products (PURL shampoo line, Pro-Soothe products) and human health products (Arnica Ice, Flexus, Madaji) through e-commerce.
4. Veterinary Instruments and Equipment: Sale of veterinary surgical and dental instruments including dental floats, rasps, prophy angles, and micro-motor polishers for veterinary practices.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Kyron Laboratories manufactures and distributes registered, scientifically formulated animal health products including pharmaceutical injectables (Trypan Blue, Sodium Iodide 50%, Magnesium Sulphate 50%, Kyrotrim), topical treatments, dewormers, ectoparasiticides, nutritional supplements, probiotics, ear and dental care, and disinfectants for companion animals (dogs, cats, horses), farm animals (cattle, sheep), and wildlife. The company also sells veterinary dental instruments and a separate Human Range of wellness products including the Arnica Ice, Flexus, and Madaji brands.

Product overview

Kyron Laboratories is a South African animal health company with over three decades of experience, offering a comprehensive portfolio of registered, scientifically formulated animal health products and grooming products. The company serves both companion animals (dogs, cats) and farm animals (horses, cattle, wildlife) with products organized into distinct categories including injectables (antibiotics, vitamins, minerals), dewormers (Antezole range), ectoparasiticides (Ultrum range), mobility supplements (MobiFlex, Gerivet), probiotics (Protexin, Pro-Fibre Advanced), dental care (PetDent), ear care (CleanEar), disinfectants (Chlorhexidine, Kyropine), wound treatments (Panthox, S.T.A. Lotion), and surgical instruments (dental floats, polishers). Additionally, Kyron offers a separate Human Range including Arnica Ice (massage oils, cooling spray/gel), Flexus (tape and supplements), and Madaji (milk cream) products for human wellness.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Arnica Ice: Physio massage oil, cooling spray, and cooling gel products for humans
• Flexus
• Madaji

Products and services

• Arnica Ice Human Wellness Range A range of topical human wellness products including Physio Massage Oil, Cooling Spray, and Cooling Gel, marketed for muscle recovery, massage therapy, and topical cooling relief for human consumers.
• Flexus Human Wellness Range A range of human musculoskeletal support products including FLEXUS ADVANCED formulation and FLEXUS K TAPE kinesiology tape for joint and mobility support.
• Madaji Skin Care Range A range of milk-based skin care creams including Madaji Milk Cream and Madaji Milk Cream with Lavender, marketed for human skin moisturization and care.
• Trypan Blue A registered veterinary pharmaceutical containing 10 mg/ml Trypan Blue, administered as a 1% intravenous solution at 10mg/kg for the treatment of canine babesiosis. Registered under G1747 Act 36/1947.
• Sodium Iodide 50% A sterile solution of sodium iodide for injection, used in the treatment of actinomycosis, actinobacillosis, ringworm, and as an expectorant in cattle, sheep, and horses. Registered under G1780 Act 36/1947.
• Magnesium Sulphate 50% A sterile magnesium sulphate injection used for prevention and treatment of hypo-magnesemia in cattle, calves, and sheep, and reversal of malignant hyperthermia syndrome in pigs. Registered under G1779 Act 36/1947.
• Kyrotrim A potentiated sulphonamide injection (Sulphamethoxazole 200mg/ml and Trimethoprim 40mg/ml) for treatment of bacterial infections of respiratory, gastrointestinal, and urinary tracts, wound infections, and footrot in cattle, sheep, and pigs. Registered under G3426 Act 36/1947.
• Water for Injection Sterile, pyrogen-free water suitable for use as a diluent for injectable medications in veterinary practice.
• Antezole Dewormer Range A range of anthelmintic deworming products including Antezole Dog tablets, Antezole Cat tablets, Antezole Liquid, and Antezole Paste for internal parasite control in companion animals.
• Ultrum Ectoparasiticide Range A range of flea, tick, and ectoparasite control products for dogs and cats including Ultrum Original, Ultrum Plus, and Ultrum Ultimate formulations.
• MobiFlex Mobility Supplement Range A range of joint and mobility support liquid supplements including MobiFlex (general), MobiFlex-C for cats, and MobiFlex-H for horses.
• https://kyronlabs.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Gerivet-Powder-250g.png A nutritional supplement powder specifically formulated for ageing animals to support healthy ageing and vitality.
• Protexin Pro-Kolin Advanced An advanced probiotic formulation for gut flora stabilization and digestive health in animals.
• Pro-Fibre Advanced A probiotic, prebiotic, and postbiotic pellet containing soluble and insoluble fibre to support the microbiome, immune and gut-barrier health, and normal stool formation in dogs.
• PetDent Dental Care Range A range of pet dental hygiene products including PetDent Oral Gel and PetDent Toothpaste for oral hygiene and fresh breath maintenance.
• CleanEar Ear Care Range A range of pet ear hygiene products including CleanEar ear cleansing solution and CleanEar Cleansing Wipes for maintaining ear hygiene and preventing infections.
• Chlorhexidine Disinfectants Chlorhexidine-based disinfectant products formulated for veterinary practice and farm hygiene applications.
• Kyropine Disinfectant A disinfectant product specifically formulated for veterinary practice hygiene.
• S.T.A. Lotion An astringent topical preparation containing Salicylic acid 8% m/v and Tannic Acid 8% m/v in an alcoholic base, used for treatment of acute moist dermatitis (hot spots) and to toughen foot pads of dogs.
• Panthox d-Panthenol An aerosol spray containing Oxytetracycline HCl 3.6% m/m and d-Panthenol 3.2% m/m for prevention and treatment of topical oxytetracycline-susceptible infections, with d-panthenol accelerating wound healing.
• Methigel A malt-flavoured oral gel containing methionine (400mg per 5g), used as a urinary acidifier for cats and dogs.
• Activated Charcoal High-quality pure activated charcoal used as an antidote for poisoning cases, adsorbing toxicants including mercuric chloride, alkaloids, strychnine, and barbiturates in animals.
• Magnetic Dental Float An innovative magnetic dental rasp with powerful magnets holding solid carbide blades securely in place, used for equine dental procedures by veterinary professionals.
• Bonart Micro-Motor Polisher A low-speed, high-torque micro-motor polisher (300 to 30,000 RPM) for dental scaling and polishing programs, including NSK handpieces, prophy heads, and cutting burrs for veterinary dental use.
• Climax Mouth Gag A forged stainless steel complete halter with mouth gag functionality designed for equine dental procedures by veterinary professionals.
• Madaji Gall Powder A traditional formula for the treatment of gallsickness, constipation, and other digestive disturbances in cattle and sheep.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Virbac: Global independent veterinary pharmaceutical company offering parasiticides, antibiotics, supplements, and instruments across companion and farm animals — directly overlapping Kyron's registered product categories.
• Vetoquinol: Specialist veterinary pharmaceutical company with strong presence in parasiticides, anti-infectives, and supplements for companion and production animals — closely comparable in portfolio mix to Kyron.
• Ceva Santé Animale: Independent global animal health company with broad companion and livestock pharmaceutical portfolio including parasiticides, vaccines, and pharmaceuticals — comparable mid-sized competitor to Kyron.
• Norbrook Laboratories: Veterinary pharmaceutical manufacturer specializing in anti-infectives, anti-inflammatories, and parasiticides for livestock and companion animals — closely aligned with Kyron's injectable and OTC portfolio.
• Bimeda Animal Health: Privately held global animal health company manufacturing pharmaceuticals, parasiticides, and nutraceuticals across livestock and companion species — directly comparable in scale and product breadth to Kyron.
• Phibro Animal Health: Animal health company focused on livestock pharmaceuticals, parasiticides, and nutrition products — overlapping with Kyron's livestock injectable and nutritional supplement categories.
• Dechra Pharmaceuticals: Specialist veterinary pharmaceutical company focused on companion animal endocrinology, dermatology, and critical care — directly comparable therapeutic-area focus to Kyron's registered Rx portfolio.
• Afrivet: Leading South African animal health distributor and manufacturer serving livestock and companion animals — the most direct regional peer operating in the same South African regulatory and veterinary market as Kyron.

Broad incumbents

• Zoetis: Largest global animal health company with extensive portfolio across pharmaceuticals, vaccines, diagnostics, and instruments — a broad incumbent whose parasiticides and pharmaceuticals compete with Kyron across all species.
• Elanco Animal Health: Major global animal health company offering parasiticides, vaccines, therapeutics, and nutrition products across companion and livestock species — a broad incumbent whose portfolio overlaps directly with Kyron's categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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