Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommendation" rating for the animal health industry, expecting it to outperform the benchmark index by over 5% in the next 3-6 months [79]. Core Insights - The report highlights significant growth in vaccine approvals for circular, pseudorabies, and diarrhea vaccines, with notable year-on-year increases [7][8]. - The animal drug raw material market shows a continued strong performance in macrolide products, with price indices reflecting a structural differentiation among various products [52][53]. - The overall demand for animal health products is expected to recover, driven by improved profitability in the breeding sector and the introduction of new products [68][69]. Summary by Sections Vaccine Approvals - In April, major vaccine varieties for pigs showed substantial year-on-year growth, with circular vaccine up by 71.2%, pseudorabies vaccine by 73.3%, and diarrhea vaccine by 220% [7][8]. - Cumulative data from January to April indicates most vaccine types experienced significant growth, particularly in pig vaccines, with circular vaccine up by 52.3% and pseudorabies vaccine by 48.2% [8][9]. Raw Material Prices - As of the end of April, the Veterinary Pharmaceutical Index (VPI) was 69.2, reflecting a 5.6% increase from the previous month and a 13.4% increase year-on-year [52][53]. - Prices for macrolide products such as Tylosin, Tylvalosin, and Tilmicosin have shown strong performance, with increases of 10.1%, 17.6%, and 15.4% respectively compared to the end of March [53][54]. Market Outlook - The report anticipates a stable upward trend in the demand for animal health products, supported by a robust breeding sector and ongoing product innovation [68][69]. - The competitive landscape is expected to lead to a dual recovery in performance and valuation for the sector, with a focus on larger companies that can leverage their financial strength and product diversity [69][70]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on companies such as Reap Bio, Kexin Bio, and others, which are well-positioned to benefit from the anticipated market recovery [68][70].

Core Viewpoint - The company faced significant challenges in 2024 due to a deep adjustment in the breeding industry, leading to a decline in both revenue and profit, prompting a strategic shift to maintain market share [1][2]. Group 1: Financial Performance - In 2024, the company achieved revenue of 1.255 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 21.45%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 109 million yuan, down 61.57% [1]. - In Q1 2025, the company reported revenue of 352 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 1.06%, while net profit attributable to shareholders was 76 million yuan, a decrease of 27.57% [1]. Group 2: Industry Dynamics - The breeding industry is experiencing a downturn, with strong cost-cutting demands from downstream customers, leading to intensified competition in the animal health sector and a decline in product prices [1][2]. - The company’s core product, the foot-and-mouth disease vaccine, maintains a stable market share but faces pricing pressures [2]. Group 3: Product Performance - The swine vaccine segment is under pressure due to intense competition, although the company saw a significant year-on-year sales increase of 52.17% for the pig circovirus vaccine, despite facing price challenges [2]. - The ruminant vaccine segment showed resilience even in a sluggish breeding market, while the company has a competitive advantage in brucellosis prevention with a diverse product range [2]. Group 4: Research and Development - The company invested 179 million yuan in R&D in 2024, accounting for 14.25% of its revenue, achieving significant breakthroughs in non-epidemic vaccine development [3]. - The company received four new veterinary drug registration certificates and production approvals in 2024, bolstering its product pipeline for long-term growth [3]. Group 5: Earnings Forecast - The expected EPS for 2025-2027 is projected to be 0.23 yuan, 0.28 yuan, and 0.33 yuan, with corresponding dynamic PE ratios of 30, 25, and 21 times, respectively, maintaining a "hold" rating [3].