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Thank You for an Incredible 2026 Animal Health Summit!
That’s a wrap on the 2026 Animal Health Summit! Thank you to everyone who joined us and made this year’s Summit an incredible experience. Take our survey to share your feedback, and don’t forget to save the date for next year’s Animal Health Summit, August 30-31, 2027!
Gather with the Animal Health Corridor community on October 13 from 5:00–7:00 p.m. at the Rock Island Bridge. Enjoy food, drinks, and great conversation while building meaningful industry relationships in this one-of-a-kind Kansas City setting.
Gather with the Animal Health Corridor community on October 13 from 5:00–7:00 p.m. at the Rock Island Bridge. Enjoy food, drinks, and great conversation while building meaningful industry relationships in this one-of-a-kind Kansas City setting.
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Industry News
K-State Advances Efforts to Strengthen Veterinary Capacity in Rural Kansas
dsm-firmenich Board of Directors Proposes Richard Ridinger as New Chairman Following Thomas Leysen’s Decision to Retire
Hill’s Pet Nutrition and HABRI Partner to Advance the Science of the Human-Animal Bond
BiomEdit Acquires Folium Science Technology and Pipeline Assets to Expand Programmable Veterinary Biologics Capabilities
Elanco Scales Biologics Capabilities With Expansion of Kansas Manufacturing Facility
Dechra Brings Globally Trusted Domidine™ (Detomidine Hydrochloride) to the U.S. Equine Market
Mars Research Highlights 5 Science-Driven Shifts in Dog Nutrition
Dr. Margaret A. Masterson Named 2026 Mentor of the Year by Merck Animal Health and the American Association of Bovine Practitioners
Merck Animal Health Supports Next Generation of Bovine Veterinarians with $90,000 in Scholarships
Purina Seeks Next Generation of Pet Care Innovators Through 2027 Pet Care Innovation Prize
Animalcare Continues Partnership Drive With Principal Terms for Exclusive Global Licence Option for Long-Acting Injectable Technology
Boehringer Ingelheim Celebrates Grand Opening of New U.S. Animal Health Headquarters in Johns Creek, Georgia
Feline Elimination Patterns Linked to Kidney Disease Demonstrated Through Smart Litter Box Monitor
K‑State’s CEZID Awarded $11.4M in Continued NIH Funding to Advance Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Disease Research
Ceva Animal Health Acquires Aquilón, Strengthening Its Leadership in Swine Intestinal Health
Commercial Launch Initiated for Neonorm Dog, Jaguar Health’s Non-Prescription Product for Support of Normal Stool Consistency and GI Fluid Balance in Dogs
CERES TAG and C-Lock Partner to Deliver End-to-End Feed Efficiency Insights for Livestock Producers
KC 2026 Animal Health Summit Spotlights Three Trends Driving the Industry’s Next Era
From Complex Peptides to Novel Drug Delivery: Bioanalytical Lessons for Animal Health Drug Development
AQUI-S® E10% (Eugenol Immersion Solution) for Freshwater Finfish Sedation Receives FDA Approval