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The Connector | May 2026

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

Important Things You Need to Know

AHC Summit Registration Open

Registration is Now Open for the Animal Health Summit

Register by July 17 to take advantage of Early Bird pricing for the 2026 Animal Health Summit, happening August 31 – September 1, 2026.

REGISTER NOW
Spirit of Service award winner, War Horses for Veterans and Iron Paw award winner, Richard Deluca

Spirit of Service & Iron Paw Award Winners Announced

Congratulations to War Horses for Veterans and Richard DeLuca, recipients of the 2026 Spirit of Service and Iron Paw Awards recognizing their outstanding contributions to the animal health community.

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IRON PAW
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Corridor Highlights Student Support & Career Pathways at Petfood Forum

The Corridor recently joined industry leaders at the 2026 Petfood Forum to discuss workforce development and the importance of connecting students with career opportunities across the animal health and pet food industries.

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Beyond the Org Chart: What Leadership Really Means

Leadership isn’t defined by titles or hierarchy. It’s built on trust, influence, and how you show up for others. This month’s blog reflects on what it means to lead with authenticity, empower those around you, and create meaningful, lasting impact.

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Elanco Launches Befrena™ (tirnovetmab), New Anti-IL-31 Monoclonal Antibody, a Breakthrough Addition to the $1.3 Billion U.S. Canine Dermatology Market

The FelineVMA and Merck Animal Health Launch 2026 Scholarships to Support Future Leaders in Feline Medicine

CERES TAG and Think Digital Partner to Deliver AI-Powered Biosecurity Detection and Response

From Formula to Shelf Faster: The New Generation of Pet Food Development Tools Rewriting R&D Timelines

Purina and KC2026 Introduce Pet-Centered Programming to Make Kansas City a Pet-Friendly FIFA World Cup 2026™ Host City

Hill’s Pet Nutrition and Bond Pet Foods Receive FDA No-Objection Letter for First Animal Protein Produced via Precision Fermentation for Pet Food

In Observance of Mental Health Awareness Month, Merck Animal Health Announces Inaugural Veterinary Wellbeing Collective to Help Advance Veterinary Wellbeing

ADM Partners With Hill’s Pet Nutrition in North America and EMEA to Support Farm Resilience Through Regenerative Agriculture

Ceva Animal Health Appoints Ian Tarpey as EVP for Global Innovation and R&D

Blueprint for a Lifetime: Hill’s ‘World of the Kitten’ Report Supports Veterinary Teams & Pet Parents in Navigating the Critical First Year

Gallant Advances Canine Osteoarthritis IV-Delivered Stem Cell Therapy With Promising Pilot Data and Expanded FDA Conditional Approval Pathway Eligibility

Hill’s Pet Nutrition Introduces Innovation to Support Feline Mobility and Weight Management

Boehringer Ingelheim and Eko Health Inc. Launch New AI-based Solution That Detects Heart Murmurs in Dogs

Elanco’s Negasunt™ Powder (Coumaphos, Propoxur, Sulfanilamide Topical Powder) and Tanidil™ (Coumaphos, Propoxur) Receive Emergency Authorization for Use Against New World Screwworm in Livestock

FDA Approves First Veterinary Amlodipine Product to Control Systemic Hypertension in Cats

Bimeda Acquires Dechra’s Pomona, California Manufacturing Assets

American Royal Announces First Events at New Kansas City, Kansas Facility This Fall

Vetlen Announces New Distribution Partnership With Patterson Equine

What Makes Mars, Mars: Poul Weihrauch, Mars Global CEO, Talks to Associates About What Makes Mars Unique

BiomEdit Secures Foundational Patents for Engineered Probiotic Platform Positioned to Redefine Animal Health

Annette O’Connor Named Dean of College of Veterinary Medicine

Datavault AI and AgSensor Solutions Announce Consulting Partnership to Tokenize High-Value Agricultural Data Assets

Gallant Reports Positive Pilot Data for Feline Osteoarthritis Stem Cell Therapy; Receives FDA Eligibility for Expanded Conditional Approval Pathway

Parnell: Acquisition of U.S. Pharmaceutical Manufacturer Noble Pharma Expands Manufacturing Capabilities

Bimeda® Announces U.S. Launch of Gastrobim™ (Omeprazole) as First and Only FDA-approved Bioequivalent to Gastrogard® (Omeprazole) for Equine Gastric Ulcer Treatment

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