Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health vs Elanco:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Elanco had more branded searches than Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health among animal health brands in New Zealand. Elanco had about 370 branded searches, while Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health had 20. Elanco made up 19.4% of all animal health brand searches we track, and Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health accounted for 1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about animal health brands, Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health appeared in two of the five answers and Elanco in one. Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health was mentioned before Elanco in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Elanco, about 19 searches for every 1 for Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health
Who does AI mention more?
Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Elanco in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health, named ahead of Elanco in 2 of 2 answers
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Top animal health brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Elanco was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health was listed before Elanco in every answer that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
MSD Animal Health3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Virbac2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Zoetis2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Elanco1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Bomac0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Jurox0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about animal health brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which animal health brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best animal health brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best animal health brand in New Zealand for veterinary care?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“veterinary medicine nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“farm animal health”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Is Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health or Elanco more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health and Elanco by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven animal health brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Elanco, Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Virbac | Zoetis | Elanco | MSD Animal Health | Bomac | Jurox | Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 32.4% | 31.8% | 20.5% | 10.2% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 29.4% | 37.3% | 19.2% | 10.2% | 2.8% | 0.56% | 0.56% |
| Dec 2025 | 31.7% | 36.6% | 17.9% | 10.3% | 2.1% | 0.69% | 0.69% |
| Jan 2026 | 34.8% | 27.7% | 19.4% | 13.5% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 0.65% |
| Feb 2026 | 28.3% | 31.9% | 21.7% | 13.3% | 3% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 36.4% | 24.7% | 20.2% | 13.6% | 3.5% | 1% | 0.51% |
| Apr 2026 | 32.7% | 27.5% | 19.9% | 15.8% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 0.58% |
| May 2026 | 32.3% | 31.2% | 19.9% | 11.8% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 0.54% |
| Jun 2026 | 33.3% | 25.6% | 19.5% | 16.4% | 3.6% | 1% | 0.51% |
| Jul 2026 | 34.9% | 26.5% | 19.6% | 14.3% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 29.5% | 31.6% | 20% | 14.2% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 0.53% |
| Sep 2026 | 34.6% | 26.7% | 19.4% | 14.1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1% |
How has the Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health and Elanco comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Elanco was ahead of Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health’s share of searches among animal health brands in New Zealand moved from 1.1% to 1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 20.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Elanco’s share of searches among animal health brands in New Zealand moved from 20.5% to 19.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 360 to 370.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand animal health brands in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health gained share of searches among animal health brands in New Zealand, from 0.53% to 1%.

In September 2026, Elanco lost share of searches among animal health brands in New Zealand, from 20% to 19.4%.
How are branded searches counted?
18 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health’s and Elanco’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health
1 branded search term
- boehringer ingelheim animal health
Elanco
17 branded search terms
- claro elanco
- elanco
- elanco animal
- elanco animal health
- elanco bayer
- elanco cattle products
- elanco dog products
- elanco flea products
- elanco interceptor plus
- elanco pet
- elanco pet health
- elanco pet products
- elanco poultry products
- elanco products
- elanco vet
- elanco veterinary products
- osurnia by elanco
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