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We\u2019re pleased to share that Herdwatch has acquired VetDrive<\/strong>, one of the fastest-growing veterinary practice management systems.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Founded and led by James Daly, VetDrive has built a modern, cloud-based PMS software that is seeing rapid adoption across veterinary practices. Designed with the day-to-day realities of veterinary work in mind, VetDrive has focused on practical workflows, reliability, and strong customer support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A natural step in Herdwatch\u2019s veterinary strategy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This acquisition represents an important step in Herdwatch\u2019s long-term investment in the veterinary space. Over recent years, Herdwatch has worked closely with vets through TB Testing with Lilac\/TB Master in the UK and Comtag in Ireland, supporting practices across both markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commenting on the acquisition, Herdwatch CEO Fabien Peyaud said: \u201cBringing VetDrive into Herdwatch is a major milestone in our long-term investment in the veterinary space and builds naturally on our existing work supporting vets through our TB Testing software.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

James Daly, Founder of VetDrive, added: \u201cVetDrive was built to support vets with practical, well-designed software that solves real-world challenges. Joining Herdwatch allows us to stay true to that approach while giving us the backing to continue investing in our product, our people, and the support we provide to practices.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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Pictured at Herdwatch HQ in Roscrea, Ireland, from Left to Right: Hamza Afridi (VetDrive), James Daly (VetDrive), Fabien Peyaud (Herdwatch), Alister Tuohy (VetDrive Customer Care) and Stephen Crowley (Herdwatch)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

What this means for VetDrive customers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The VetDrive team remains in place, and it is very much business as usual for customers. Existing products, support channels remain unchanged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Together, Herdwatch and VetDrive will continue to invest in product development and customer support, with a shared focus on building software that supports veterinary professionals in their vital work across livestock, equine and companion animal care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Herdwatch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Herdwatch is an Irish AgriTech company focused on building software that supports farmers, vets, and the livestock industry. Used by over 20,000 farmers and ranchers across the UK, Ireland and the USA, Herdwatch supports compliance, traceability, and day-to-day decision-making across livestock production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through products such as Herdwatch Livestock Management Software and Comtag\/TB Master TB Testing, Herdwatch works closely with vets and farmers to deliver practical, well-designed technology that fits real-world workflows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking ahead<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This acquisition brings together two trusted platforms with a shared focus on supporting veterinary professionals. The Herdwatch team looks forward to working closely with the VetDrive team, and to continuing its investment in veterinary software that delivers real value to practices across the UK, Ireland and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn More about VetDrive<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To find out more, visit the VetDrive website www.vetdrive.co<\/a> or contact our vet solutions team on info@vetdrive.co<\/a> or +353 (0)61 518 424<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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