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Purina Seeks Next Generation of Pet Care Innovators Through 2027 Pet Care Innovation Prize

The Pet Care Innovation Prize powered by Purina opened applications for its 2027 competition, calling on entrepreneurs with bold ideas and innovative solutions for pets to apply for funding and support from Purina to help scale their businesses. Early-stage companies developing novel products or services across the pet care industry can apply for the 2027 Pet Care Innovation Prize through Oct. 6, 2026.
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Mars Research Highlights 5 Science-Driven Shifts in Dog Nutrition

Mars Pet Nutrition research identifies five key advances in dog nutrition science, including the importance of gut health, vitamin D supplementation, proper puppy nutrition with higher protein and fat requirements, sustainable alternative protein sources like insect protein, and preventive dental care to reduce gum disease in dogs.
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K‑State’s CEZID Awarded $11.4M in Continued NIH Funding to Advance Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Disease Research

Continuing a research program that has strengthened Kansas State University's capacity to study diseases that threaten animal and human health, the National Institutes of Health has approved $11.4 million in funding for Phase 2 of the Center on Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases in the College of Veterinary Medicine.
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Elanco Scales Biologics Capabilities With Expansion of Kansas Manufacturing Facility

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated today announced the on-time completion of a 25,000-square-foot manufacturing expansion of its Elwood, Kansas manufacturing site.
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Shared Goals Need Shared Expectations: What It Takes to Build a Team That Works Together

Shared goals can align a team around where it’s going, but they don’t always determine how people work together to get there. In this month’s blog, we explore how clarity, transparency, accountability and shared expectations are critical to build trust, strengthen collaboration and help teams turn common goals into collective success.
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Animal Health Summit spotlights three trends driving the industry’s next era

What’s next for animal health? At the 2026 Animal Health Summit in Kansas City, more than 675 industry leaders explored the trends shaping the sector’s next era — from innovation that simplifies care and expands access and affordability to the growing focus on longevity.
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