Axiota Animal Health Names Wamego, Kansas, as Global Headquarters
March 31, 2026
The move strengthens the KC Animal Health Corridor as a hub for animal health excellence.
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Axiota Animal Health Names Wamego, Kansas, as Global Headquarters
March 31, 2026
The move strengthens the KC Animal Health Corridor as a hub for animal health excellence.
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Small Market. Global Impact. – Why Kansas City Punches Above Its Weight in Animal Health
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Merck Animal Health Awards $50,000 in Scholarships to Five Next Generation Swine Veterinarians
Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside of the United States and Canada, a division of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA (NYSE:MRK), today announced its continued commitment to the next generation of veterinarians in the swine industry by partnering with the American Association of Swine Veterinarians Foundation (AASVF) to sponsor the 2026 recipients of the AASVF and Merck Animal Health Veterinary Student Scholarship Program.
BiomEdit Initiates Final Field Safety Trial for Non-Antibiotic Poultry Biologic, Advancing Toward USDA Conditional Licensure
BiomEdit, a pioneering animal health biotechnology company, today announced the initiation of the pivotal field safety trial for its lead candidate, BE-101, a non-antibiotic poultry biologic for the prevention of mortality associated with necrotic enteritis (NE) in broiler chickens.
Akston Chooses Louisiana for Major Life Sciences Manufacturing Expansion
Akston, a biotechnology company focused on animal health, has opened a new manufacturing facility as part of a $7 million investment in Caddo Parish to expand its U.S. manufacturing capabilities and strengthen Louisiana’s life sciences sector.
Mars launches Mars Impact Fund and approves grant to Humane World for Animals
Mars, Incorporated, a global leader in snacking, pet care, and food, today announced the launch of the Mars Impact Fund, a new enterprise-level philanthropic entity designed to accelerate meaningful and lasting impact in the communities where Mars operates.
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