LOVELAND, Colo. (AP) _ Heska Corp. (HSKA) on Thursday reported first-quarter net income of $1.9 million, after reporting a loss in the same period a year earlier.

The Loveland, Colorado-based company said it had profit of 19 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for stock option expense and non-recurring costs, were 59 cents per share.

The maker of veterinary products posted revenue of $60.5 million in the period, which beat Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $54.3 million.

Heska shares have climbed 30% since the beginning of the year. The stock has more than doubled in the last 12 months.

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