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Walco is one of the largest food and animal health product distributors in North America, with over 60 locations in the United States and Canada. Walco purchases products such as pharmaceuticals, biological, feed additives, equipment and instruments from virtually all major United States-based manufacturers, and markets the products to commercial food animal producers, dairy operators, veterinarians, retail dealers and retail customers. The Company also distributes products for companion animals (i.e. pets) such as dogs, cats, and horses, to veterinarian owners and retail dealers.

Walco's marketing approach is to emphasize a broad range of product availability, immediate delivery, competitive pricing and in-depth product knowledge. By distributing products from over 2,100 manufacturers, Walco maintains relationships with nearly all major drug producers in the United States and can provide broad and deep selections of products to meet varied customer needs. As the leading food animal health products distributors, Walco is able to consolidate purchases from its manufactures and maximize volume purchasing discounts. Walco's experienced sales representatives provide a value-added level of customer service and expertise in the regional characteristics and needs of their customers.

Founded in 1954 as "Wall's Livestock Supply," the Company has been engaged in the business of distributing and marketing animal health care and management products for over 40 years. The initial business began as an offshoot of a family-owned drug store business which also supplied veterinary products to its customers. Over the years, Mr. Willard Wall had acquired ownership or controlling interests in various smaller distributors which were merged with the family business to form Walco in 1972.