Welcome to The Connector. Fetching the freshest animal health news.
Important Things You Need to Know
It’s getting close. Secure your spot for The Gathering at VMX.
The Corridor’s biggest networking event of the year is fast approaching, and momentum is already building. On January 18, from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. EST, the Regency Rotunda at the Hyatt Regency will become the hub for connection, conversation, and industry energy. Registration is open. Lock in your spot while space is available. >> SECURE YOUR SPOT
The 15th annual Animalytix Market Update is coming.
Mark your calendars! The 15th edition of the Animalytix Market Update is coming soon. Taking place February 12 from 10:00 to 11:30 CST via Zoom, this session will deliver a deep, data-focused look at key market segments across the animal health industry.
Proceeds from registration will support the Spirit of Service award recipients, the non-profit organizations strengthening the human-animal bond. >> REGISTER NOW
Honor the Best in Animal Health – Nominations Now Open.
The 2026 Spirit of Service and Iron Paw awards from the KC Animal Health Corridor recognize the game-changers shaping our industry. Spirit of Service honors those elevating the human-animal bond, while Iron Paw celebrates powerhouse contributors across academia, research, industry, and government.
Know someone making an impact? Nominate your champions today.
The 2026 Animal Health Summit is now accepting applications for Emerging Companies!
The Animal Health Summit is the ultimate stage for groundbreaking companies in animal health, nutrition, diagnostics, and technology. If you’re pushing the boundaries in areas like companion animal care, AgTech, food animal production, or diagnostics, this is your moment to shine. Connect with investors and strategic partners who are actively seeking the next wave of innovation and game-changing solutions. Don’t miss the chance to showcase your vision to a global audience ready to fuel your success. >> APPLY NOW
When an Industry Shows Up, a Generation of Potential Grows
How do you measure the impact of inspiring future careers when there’s no dashboard to prove it? In animal health, meaningful workforce development lives in conversations, classrooms, and moments that don’t fit neatly into a spreadsheet. Discover how we witnessed our true impact at the NAAE Conference—and why showing up matters more than metrics. >> READ FULL BLOG
Industry News
Chewy Announces Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Dechra Announces FDA Approval of Emeprev™ (maropitant citrate) Injectable Solution
Zoetis Highlights R&D Leadership and Long-Term Growth Opportunity at Innovation Webcast
Zoetis to Host Innovation Webcast
Elanco Investor Day Defines New Era as Sustainable Growth Company
Hill’s Pet Nutrition Reaches 16 Million Adoptions Milestone
Cats Claim Record Share of Veterinary Visits as Feline Market Momentum Builds
K-State Joins National Effort to Prepare Next Generation of Veterinary Entomologists
Understanding the Recent Equine Herpesvirus (EHV) Outbreak
Cultivating Leaders in Veterinary Pathology
Akston Initiates Clinical Trial of Once-Weekly GLP-1 Weight-Management Therapy for Cats
DFA Cares Student Scholarship Applications Now Open for 2026
AVMA’s 2025-2026 Fellow Joins Congressional Office
Is Cultured Protein the Future of Protein in Pet Food?
How Pet Food Keeps Millions of Tons of Food Waste Out of Landfills
FDA to Lower Number of Trials Required for Approval of Drugs, Other Medical Products