Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Apr. 26, 2014

Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Changes in Carrying Value of Goodwill

The changes in the carrying value of goodwill for each of our reportable segments for the fiscal year ended April 26, 2014 are as follows:

	Balance at April 27, 2013		Acquisition Activity		Other Activity			Balance at April 26, 2014
Dental supply	$	137,867	$	649	$	(1,053	)	$	137,463
Rehabilitation supply		549,020		—		(4,013	)		545,007
Veterinary supply		136,853		23,374		1,736			161,963
Total	$	823,740	$	24,023	$	(3,330	)	$	844,433

Balances of Other Intangible Assets Excluding Goodwill

Balances of other intangible assets excluding goodwill are as follows:

	April 26, 2014			April 27, 2013
Unamortized – indefinite lived:
Copyrights, trade names and trademarks	$	76,464		$	76,464
Amortized:
Distribution agreement, customer lists and other		286,365			235,781
Less: Accumulated amortization		(139,67	)		(115,589	)
Net amortized intangible assets		146,686			120,192
Total identifiable intangible assets, net	$	223,150		$	196,656