Welcome to The Connector. Fetching the freshest animal health news.
Important Things You Need to Know
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.

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.

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.
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.
Industry News
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




