Thorne Research Launches Thorne Vet Line of Holistic Animal Health Products to the Veterinary Market

SANDPOINT, Idaho, Feb. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Thorne Research, Inc., a leader in developing and manufacturing nutritional supplement products for integrative and holistic medicine, today announced the formation of Thorne Vet, a comprehensive product line dedicated to serving the needs of the companion pet and equine markets.  The Thorne Vet line of more than 40 integrative and holistic animal health products will be available through leading veterinary practices across the United States and from Thorne Research at www.thornevet.com.

Products available through Thorne Vet include advanced specialty formulations of antioxidants, products to support metabolic, cardiovascular, neurological, dietary, bone, joint, gastrointestinal and eye health, and products to reduce stress and anxiety, improve sleep, and support general animal health.  The ingredients in Thorne Vet products are backed by clinical research, and every Thorne Vet product is manufactured in Thorne's state-of-the-art facility.

Kathi Head, ND, director of product development at Thorne Research, has been named director of Thorne Vet.  Dr. Head is also editor-in-chief of the peer-reviewed journal Alternative Medicine Review. Nancy Scanlan, DVM, MSFP, CVA, executive director of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association, and Joyce C. Harman, DVM, MRCVS, president of the Homeopathic Medical Society of the State of Pennsylvania (HMSSP), have been named co-medical directors of Thorne Vet.  In addition, researchers and clinicians in veterinary holistic medicine including Steven Marsden, DVM, ND, MSOM, L.Ac., Dipl.C.H., Jean Dodds, DVM, and Greg Ogilvie, DVM, DACVIM, DECVM, have been named to the Thorne Vet advisory board.

"With an outstanding range of formulas and our collaboration with renowned leaders in veterinary and naturopathic medicine, Thorne Vet is ideally positioned to meet the rapidly expanding demand for high quality, pure products for the veterinary market whose ingredients are backed by strong medical research and clinical data," said Paul Jacobson, CEO of Thorne Research.

According to a recent report in Veterinary Practice News, consumers spent $1.3 billion on veterinary supplements in 2007.  The industry is experiencing 15-18% growth each year, with annual revenue of $1.8 billion projected by 2012.

"The growth in demand for natural products that will improve animal health is being driven by both animal owners and veterinarians, including a growing number of holistic veterinary practices in the U.S.  Increasingly, both owners and veterinarians are demanding that animal health products be manufactured using the highest quality standards and be backed by medical research.  Thorne Vet was founded based on these two important goals," said Dr. Scanlan.

Thorne Vet will also include a range of support services for veterinary customers, including a monthly newsletter highlighting recent clinical advances in integrative medicine.

About Thorne Vet

Thorne Vet is part of Thorne Research, Inc., and a leading provider of high-quality, holistic, animal health products for the veterinary health market.  The Thorne Vet line of products includes advanced formulations designed to promote cardiovascular, neurological, bone, joint, dietary, eye and GI health and to reduce stress and improve sleep.  Thorne Vet products are available from leading veterinary practices across the United States.  

About Thorne Research

Since 1984, Thorne Research has set the standard for exceptional quality manufacturing and formulation of premium hypoallergenic dietary supplements available through licensed health-care practitioners.  With more than 280 products, Thorne Research is recognized by health-care practitioners as a global leader in providing dietary supplements of the highest quality and purity.  Located in Sandpoint, Idaho, and Greenwich, Connecticut, Thorne Research operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, employing more than 160 people.  Further information on Thorne is available at www.thorne.com.

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