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The Connector | May 2026

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Student keynote explores pet nutrition career pathways at Petfood Forum

Students studying companion animal nutrition and related fields will have the opportunity to listen to pet food and animal health industry leaders during "Pathways in pet nutrition: exploring your future in a growing industry."

Annette O’Connor named dean of College of Veterinary Medicine

Following a national search, the Office of the Provost has named Annette O'Connor the next dean of Kansas State University's College of Veterinary Medicine.

The FelineVMA and Merck Animal Health Launch 2026 Scholarships to Support Future Leaders in Feline Medicine

The Feline Veterinary Medical Association (FelineVMA), in partnership with Merck Animal Health, has announced the 2026 Scholarships for Academic Excellence in Feline Healthcare.

Elanco Launches Befrena™ (tirnovetmab), New Anti-IL-31 Monoclonal Antibody, a Breakthrough Addition to the $1.3 Billion U.S. Canine Dermatology Market

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) today announced the phased launch of Befrena™ (tirnovetmab), a new anti-IL-31 monoclonal antibody (mAb) injection for treatment of canine allergic and atopic dermatitis.

Hill’s Pet Nutrition and Bond Pet Foods Receive FDA No-Objection Letter for First Animal Protein Produced via Precision Fermentation for Pet Food

Bond Pet Foods, an innovative biotechnology company reimagining animal proteins through precision fermentation, and Hill's Pet Nutrition, a global leader in science-led pet nutrition, today announced that Bond has received a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Center for Veterinary Medicine Letter of No Objection for its Lamb Protein Yeast ingredient.

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