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KC Animal Health Corridor logo, The Connector

The Connector | June 2025

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Welcome to The Connector. Fetching the freshest animal health news.

Important Things You Need to Know

Headshots of  Fiona Rey of Elanco, Dr. Fatou Sow of Boehringer Ingelheim and Dr. Jill Stohs of Dechra

Welcome New Board Members: Fiona Rey, Dr. Fatou Sow and Dr. Jill Stohs

We’re excited to welcome Fiona Rey of Elanco, Dr. Fatou Sow of Boehringer Ingelheim and Dr. Jill Stohs of Dechra to the Animal Health Corridor Board of Directors. These industry leaders bring incredible energy, insight, and passion to the table. We’re excited to have them on board as we continue moving the industry forward together. >> Meet Our New Board Members

Coming Soon: Your Mid-Year Animal Health Market Snapshot

What’s shaping the animal health market right now? What’s ahead for the rest of the year?

Join us August 5th at 10:00 am CDT for the Animalytix Mid-Year Market Update, a virtual event with the latest data, insights, and market trends you can use. All proceeds from registrations benefit the Spirit of Service program. >> Register Now

Don’t Miss What’s Coming. Early Bird Registration Ends Soon.

You’ve seen the tease. Now’s your chance to be part of it.

Something big is coming to the Corridor, and it all comes together at the Animal Health Summit on August 25-26 in Kansas City.

Early-bird registration ends July 18. Lock in your spot today.

>> Count Me In

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Register Now: FDA’s Animal Drug User Fee Educational Conference

The FDA is hosting the Second Annual Animal Drug User Fee Educational Conference on July 15. This public meeting will cover updates and insights on the animal drug approval process as part of the ongoing ADUFA reauthorization efforts. >> Get the Details


Supporting Career Growth Without Holding People Back

As a leader, watching someone on your team grow into their next opportunity can feel like a double-edged sword: pride in their progress paired with the sting of loss. You want to be the kind of leader who champions careers. However, when that growth means leaving the team, it can get complicated. This month’s blog dives into ways to help both sides find success today and down the road. >> Read Full Blog

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Merck Animal Health Manufacturing Investment | De Soto, Kansas

Dr. Mark Stetter Elected to Zoetis Board of Directors

FDA Approves Merck Animal Health’s MOMETAMAX SINGLE™  to Treat Otitis Externa in Dogs

Zoetis Launches AI Masses, the New AI-Powered Cytologic Capability for Vetscan Imagyst®

HILL’S PET NUTRITION AND HARVARD T.H. CHAN SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH RESEARCHER DEEPEN COLLABORATION TO ADVANCE PET MICROBIOME SCIENCE AND INNOVATION

Animal Health Regulatory Affairs: Pharma | Bio | Nutrition

Merck Animal Health Announces the Availability of ARMATREX™ Spray-On Antimicrobial Solution in Partnership with Good Salt™ Life, LLC

Purina Provides Over 30,000 Pounds of Food and Dedicates More Than 5,000 Volunteer Hours to Helping People and Pets in Need During 24th Purina Cares Day

Zoetis Releases 2024 Sustainability Progress Update

Flying High with Fido: BARK Air, a New Era of Pet-Friendly Travel

K-State Olathe celebrates graduates, new academic programs

Moser to serve as interim dean of College of Agriculture

Mizzou scientists create a novel genetically engineered pig model for early-onset Alzheimer’s disease


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