1970

• James D. Bradley joins with St. Louis-based S.F. Durst, a small human health product manufacturer, to form Durvet.  The name "Durvet" derives from Durst and veterinary.  Durvet is a pioneer in bringing together a group of OTC distributors and a leader in establishing a private label brand for the animal health industry nationwide.  
• Bob Hormann joins Durvet as sales manager
• 37.8 million U.S. households own one or more pets

1971

• Durst declares bankruptcy and Durvet's original 12 animal health distributors take control
• Hormann leaves company with a caveat to return when the company becomes more stable

1972

• Durvet released first recorded sales figures of $1,146,174

1973

• Durvet relocates in Kansas City's stockyard district sharing space with Ozark Supply

1974

• Bradley takes over New Holland Supply in Pennsylvania

1975

• Hormann returns to run Durvet and moves company into new facilities in Blue Springs, MO
• Ivermectin discovered in soil on Japanese golf course: the compound is recognized as one of the most significant anti-parasite medical breakthroughs ever

1979

• Parvovirus vaccine introduced

The 1970's Vital Statistics

• U.S. Population:  204,879,000
• Average Salary: $7,564
• Average Cost of Home: $23,450
• Life Expectancy:
  • Male: 67
  • Female: 75
• Average Consumer Costs:
  • Milk: $0.33/quart
  • Gallon of gas: $0.53
• National Debt:  $382 billion