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“The Kansas City region is the only U.S. region investing specifically in attracting animal health companies.”
– Ron Brakke,
Brakke Consulting, Inc. |
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In the animal health and nutrition industry, it’s common knowledge that the Greater KC area is the national leader. In fact, KC area companies account for nearly 32% of total sales in the $19 billion global animal health market.
With regard to the petfood products industry, the worldwide sales for petfood products in 2007 at retail level were $49 billion and, according to Brakke, KC companies represent 7%. U.S. sales for petfood products were $17 billion of which KC companies represent 13%.
That’s right. The Kansas City region is America’s Animal Health Corridor. Companies and universities in our area lead the nation in animal health and nutrition research, innovation, business functions and production.
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“Kansas City sits at the heart of the world’s largest concentration of animal health interests. Now, the region is moving to capitalize on this rich base.”
– Kansas City Business Journal |
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