Acushot Inc

What Acushot Inc does

AcuShot Inc is a privately held Canadian agricultural-technology company that designs, patents, and manufactures needle-free injection systems used for livestock vaccination and treatment in commercial hog, cattle, goat, and poultry operations. The company's flagship product, the AcuShot Gen 2, is built around a patented motorized power-cylinder mechanism that forces liquid inoculants through an orifice seven times smaller than a hypodermic needle, eliminating the need for CO2 or compressed air and enabling intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal/transdermal injections across animal sizes from day-old chicks to mature sows and bullocks. The Gen 2 platform integrates a 3.5-inch color touchscreen, Bluetooth data download, electronic injection monitoring with ±1% dosage accuracy, multi-language support, and a rechargeable lithium-polymer battery delivering up to 1,000 injections per charge. Five color-coded power cylinders and a broad accessory ecosystem (tubing, Luer locks, spare parts kits, chargers, hands-free conversion kits, top-fill bags) support recurring consumable revenue.

The company sells exclusively through regional distribution partnerships rather than direct sales, with exclusive agreements covering Merko.EU (an Allflex division) for Germany, Netherlands, and Denmark; Veterinary Pharmaceuticals De Mexico (VPMEX) for Mexico; Song Kang GLC for Korea; and additional distributors in Canada, Spain, South Africa, Japan, China, Thailand, Taiwan, Vietnam, and Belgium — 13+ countries in total. Pricing is quote-based for injector units with multi-year contract implications, while accessories are listed at a uniform $20 per unit. Headcount is small (1-10), the company is principally owned by founder/President Warren Toles alongside technology creator Jules Poiron, and the intellectual property portfolio spans granted patents in 12+ jurisdictions plus the global AcuShot trademark. The company has been recognized with the F.X. Aherne Prize for Innovative Pork Production (Banff Pork Seminar, 2011) for its needle-free vaccination technology.

Name

Acushot Inc

Legal name

AcuShot Inc.

Website

https://acushot.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AcuShot Inc is a privately held Canadian manufacturer of patented needle-free injection systems for livestock vaccination, serving commercial hog, cattle, goat, and poultry operations across 13+ countries via exclusive regional distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Medical Devices

NAICS

Agricultural Implement Manufacturing (33311), Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333111)

SIC

Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523)

akta.pro primary industry

Vaccine Delivery Devices & Administration (Injectors, Oral Baits, In-Ovo) (HLAMAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Needle-Free Injection Systems (Jet Injectors/Microneedle Patches) (HLAHAIAD)

Keywords

• Needle-free injection systems
• Livestock vaccination equipment
• Veterinary medical devices
• Animal health technology
• Agricultural biosecurity solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Winnipeg

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Injectors: Sale of AcuShot Gen 2 Mobile and Hands Free needle-free injectors, the primary product line. Devices can be configured between Mobile and Hands Free configurations.
2. Accessories and Consumables: Sale of accessories including power cylinders (5 colors for different animal sizes), batteries, chargers (US and EU cords), spare parts kits, luer locks, silicone tubing, top-fill bags, and O-ring kits. Power cylinders priced at $20 each in checkout.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

AcuShot Inc manufactures battery-operated needle-free injection systems for livestock vaccination in agricultural operations. The Gen 2 platform, offered in Hands Free and Mobile configurations, uses patented power cylinder technology to force inoculants through an orifice 7 times smaller than a hypodermic needle, enabling IM, Sub-Q, and intradermal injections across all livestock sizes from day-old chicks to full-grown sows and cattle.

Product overview

Acushot Inc manufactures high-quality needle-free injection systems for the agricultural sector. The product portfolio centers on the AcuShot Gen 2 platform offered in two configurations: the Hands Free model designed for smaller livestock (chicks, weanlings, ducks) and the Mobile model for larger animals (sows, goats, cows). The core system uses patented power cylinder technology that forces liquid through an orifice 7 times smaller than a hypodermic needle, delivering IM, Sub-Q, and ID (inter-dermal) injections painlessly. The Gen 2 features advanced electronics including a 3.5" color touchscreen, adjustable dosage (0.2ml to 2.5ml in 0.1ml increments), and up to 1,000 injections per battery charge. The product ecosystem includes 5 color-coded power cylinders for different animal sizes, batteries and chargers (EU/US cords), various tubing and connector accessories, spare parts kits, and fill systems. The injectors can be converted between Hands Free and Mobile configurations with ease.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 1,000 injections per battery charge
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 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.

• Merko.EU (Allflex Division)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 17 March 2014Merko.EU, a division of Allflex (the world's No. 1 livestock identification system), signed exclusive distribution agreement for AcuShot Hands Free System in Germany, Netherlands, and Denmark. Merko promotes innovative livestock solutions across European countries, specializing in ear tags, RFID systems, and livestock solutions. Mathieu van Delden, General Manager of Merko E.U., stated: "Merko is proud to add AcuShot to our list of preferred suppliers."
• Song Kang GLCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 6 September 2009Song Kang GLC, Korea's leading supplier of livestock equipment and tools since 1992, is the exclusive distributor for AcuShot in Korea. Company president Seong Oh Won announced successful registration with Korean authorities. Song Kang specializes in veterinary products including ultrasonic scanners, early disease detection equipment, and artificial insemination tools. Cal Funk stated: "We are very excited to announce that Song Kang GLC is our exclusive distributor for AcuShot Needle Free technology in Korea."
• Veterinary Pharmaceuticals De Mexico (VPMEX)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 6 August 2008VPMEX of Guadalajara, Mexico, signed exclusive distribution agreement for Mexico. Roberto Valencia Quintero, DVM and President stated: "AcuShot is the perfect fit for our organization. I welcome the opportunity to provide AcuShot needle-free technology to my customers and distributors." VPMEX is a supplier of animal health products and veterinarian supplies with 15+ years of livestock producer relationships.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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