动保行业8月跟踪报告：8月腹泻、布病、猫三联等疫苗增速强劲，兽药原料药迎旺季涨价

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommendation" rating for the animal health industry, expecting the industry index to outperform the benchmark index by over 5% in the next 3-6 months [81]. Core Insights - The animal health industry is gradually emerging from a low point, with a focus on undervalued companies that exhibit both elasticity and certainty. The report highlights that the ongoing internal competition has led to a market cleanup, with a recovery in the prices of veterinary raw materials and significant improvements in the year-on-year issuance of various vaccine types [70][71]. - The report emphasizes the importance of innovation in companies that have performed well, whether through product innovation, marketing strategies, or capital operations, which is reflected in their financial performance [70][71]. Summary by Sections Vaccine Issuance - In the first eight months of the year, most vaccine types showed significant year-on-year growth, particularly in swine vaccines such as foot-and-mouth disease vaccine (+11.0%), porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome vaccine (+38.1%), and others. The report notes that the cat tri-vaccine saw a remarkable increase of +78.9% [10][11][9]. - The report indicates that the growth in vaccine issuance is driven by multiple factors, including the continued prosperity of farming, increased livestock inventory, disease outbreaks, and the introduction of new products [11][10]. Veterinary Raw Materials - As of September, the Veterinary Price Index (VPI) was reported at 69.22, reflecting a month-on-month increase of 2.0% and a year-on-year increase of 8.7%. This marks the first month-on-month increase after three consecutive months of decline [56][59]. - The report highlights that the price of various veterinary raw materials has improved, with significant increases in the prices of products like tiamulin and florfenicol, driven by supply constraints and increased demand [56][59]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on companies that are undervalued yet possess strong growth potential, such as RuiPu Biological, KeQian Biological, and others. It notes that the competitive landscape is shifting, with larger companies outperforming smaller ones, indicating a potential for market consolidation in the future [70][71].