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Important Things You Need to Know
Kimberly Young Featured In Women’s Business Daily
KC Animal Health Corridor President Kimberly Young was recently profiled by Women’s Business Daily in a powerful interview about leadership, resilience, and building one of the world’s most influential industry clusters. From high-stakes negotiations to work-life integration, Kimberly shares what it means to lead with purpose and on your own terms. >> Full Feature
Remembering Ron Brakke
The Animal Health Corridor extends its deepest condolences to the Brakke family and to the dedicated team he built at Brakke Consulting.
Ron Brakke was not only a pioneer in animal health consulting, but also a passionate advocate for the industry for more than six decades. His unwavering support and visionary leadership were instrumental in shaping the early years of the Animal Health Corridor, and his contributions were honored with the 2014 Iron Paw Award.
Ron’s legacy will continue to inspire and influence the animal health community for years to come. We are grateful for his many contributions and mourn the loss of a true industry icon. >> Read More About Ron Brakke
Fall Networking at Vytelle
Join us October 21 from 4-6 p.m. at Vytelle for an evening of networking with animal health professionals and Corridor colleagues. Mark your calendar now and watch for registration details soon. >> Register Now
Letting Go to Further Grow in Life & Business
As I drop my son off for his freshman year of college, I realize the parallels between business and life’s challenging moments. It’s important we trust the process, because discomfort is where we all grow. >> Read Full Blog
Industry News
Top Pet Innovators Unleashed in 2025 Pet Innovation Awards
Elanco Animal Health Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results
Zoetis Announces Second Quarter 2025 Results, Raises Full Year 2025 Outlook
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA Announces Second-Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Akston Expands Leadership Team with Appointment of Two Veterinarians to Advance First-in-Class Biologics for Pets
Department of Agriculture Announces Reorganization Plan
New scientific review program manager named to oversee ingredient submissions pathway
BiomEdit Advances First-of-Its-Kind Engineered Bacteria Product to Final Development Phase, Secures Series B Funding and Adds Key Industry Leadership
Advancing Drug Development with Non-Liquid Matrix Bioanalysis
Merck Animal Health Announces FDA Approval of EXZOLT™ (fluralaner oral solution) for Chickens, the First Systemic Treatment for Northern Fowl Mites
Connect Veterinary Consulting Announces New Service Offering
From the livestock barn to the pageant stage, the Missouri State Fair offers young agriculturalists unique leadership roles
AVMA and ACVIM honor Joan Coates
White Label vs. Private Label: What’s the Difference—and Where’s the Opportunity?
‘Mini farm bill’ funds national animal disease research and management
Startups across the pet industry can apply for a chance to win up to $50,000 in non-dilutive funding
COST, GUILT AND DOUBT: HILL’S PET NUTRITION’S 2025 STATE OF SHELTER PET ADOPTION REPORT REVEALS WHY PETS STILL WAIT IN SHELTERS
Shelter Pets Get Their Big Break as Actor Josh Hutcherson Joins Hill’s Pet Nutrition During Annual NBCUniversal Local’s Clear The Shelters
Save the Date
2026 Animal Health Summit
August 31 – September 1