About Ecuphar
Animalcare Group is an international animal health company, built on more than six decades of pharmaceutical expertise, entrepreneurial vision and strategic growth.
Our origins date back to the 1960s with the creation of ESTEVE Veterinaria, which laid a solid scientific and commercial foundation in Europe.
In 2002, the founding of Ecuphar in Belgium brought a new entrepreneurial drive, focused on veterinary specialisation, innovation and international expansion. The acquisition of ESTEVE' s veterinary division in 2015 reinforced a strong and diversified European platform.
In 2017, the integration of Animalcare (UK) and Ecuphar resulted in today's Animalcare Group, a UK AIM-listed company with increased scale, development capabilities and global ambition.
Today we have a direct commercial presence in seven European countries and export to over 40 markets in Europe and internationally. Our business model combines proprietary development, strategic alliances and selective acquisitions to deliver innovative animal health solutions, responding to the real needs of veterinarians and pet guardians.
In 2025, we took a key step in our international expansion with the acquisition of Randlab in Australia, significantly strengthening our position in equine health, along with a strategic investment in InVetro Pty Ltd, expanding our presence in the Asia-Pacific companion animal market.
Animalcare Group is now an international team united by a clear purpose: to drive sustainable growth through innovation and improve animal health and welfare worldwide.
Improving animal health to advance the well-being of society.
More than 60 years accompanying the veterinary profession
We work every day with dedication and passion to drive reliable and innovative solutions that support the veterinary profession, and all families who share their lives with animals.
At the side of the veterinary professional
We accompany your daily work with high-level solutions for the holistic care of animals.
We drive innovation. We constantly invest in research and development to create innovative products that respond to the real needs of the sector.
We are committed to knowledge. We offer specialised scientific training to promote professional growth and keep veterinarians at the forefront.
Our history
1994
Start of international expansion with operations in Portugal.2002
Foundation of Ecuphar in Belgium.
2003
Expansion into Italy.
2007
Expansion into Germany.
2015
Ecuphar acquires ESTEVE's veterinary division, strengthening its presence in Southern Europe and expanding its portfolio.
2017
Creation of Animalcare Group following the integration of Animalcare (UK) and Ecuphar. The group starts trading as a listed company on the AIM market.
2021
Launch of the group's new corporate identity, unifying the brand internationally.
JANUARY 2025
Acquisition of Randlab (Australia), strengthening the equine health position and presence in Asia-Pacific.
JUNE 2025
Strategic investment in InVetro Pty Ltd (Australia), with an initial 25% stake and an option for future expansion.
We are committed to promoting the responsible and appropriate use of veterinary medicines to support sustainable animal health.