Welcome to The Connector. Fetching the freshest animal health news.
Important Things You Need to Know
Animal Health Doesn’t Stand Still. Neither Do Its Builders.
The 2026 Animal Health Summit is now accepting applications from Emerging Companies shaping the future of care, diagnostics, nutrition, and technology. Step into a global forum where ideas meet investment and innovation turns into scale.
Market Insight With Meaning
The 15th Animalytix Market Update takes place February 12, offering a focused look at the trends shaping animal health today and tomorrow.
All registration proceeds support the Spirit of Service award, which recognizes not-for-profits working at the heart of the human–animal bond.
Progress Happens Because of People
The 2026 Spirit of Service and Iron Paw awards recognize individuals whose work defines where animal health is headed. From strengthening the human–animal bond to advancing leadership across research, academia, industry, and government, these honors celebrate impact that lasts.
Nominations are now open.
Trends and Focus Areas: Building the Future of Animal Health Together
As 2026 approaches, the animal health industry is at a defining crossroads shaped by investment shifts, new innovation models, workforce demand, and species-specific care. In this month’s blog, the Animal Health Corridor outlines four focus areas guiding the year ahead, from biomanufacturing talent and external innovation to the growing emphasis on feline health and a global spotlight on our region. Together, they reflect how collaboration and leadership will shape what comes next for animal health worldwide.
Industry News
From Gut Feeling to Growth Engine: Building a Data Culture That Drives Market Share
FDA Approves Generic Drug Product for Feline Postoperative Pain
Save the Date: Ag Innovation Forum 2026
Felixvet Receives FDA Approval for Meloxicam Oral Suspension
Cold Solutions at Rush Creek Celebrates Expansion with Open House and Ribbon Cutting
Elanco Announces Full USDA Approval of CPMA (Now Trutect™) the First-and-Only Treatment for Deadly Canine Parvovirus
Zoetis to Host Webcast and Conference Call on Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results
The Purina Foundation Awards More Than $1.16 Million in Grants to Support Communities and Pets in Need
Dairy Farmers of America Applauds the Passage of the Whole Milk For Healthy Kids Act
American Animal Hospital Association Names Dr. Brady Beale as Chief Executive Officer
FDA Approves First Drug to Delay Congestive Heart Failure in Dogs
Hale Animal Health Secures NZD $4 Million in Capital Raise to Accelerate Next Phase of Development
Dechra appoints Ian MacKellar as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and President, Global Manufacturing & Supply Chain
USDA Names New Leadership of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Mars Petcare Names Marc Carena Global President
IDEXX Announces CEO Succession
Mixlab Unveils Maisy, an AI Health Partner, Following a Year of Rapid Growth
Pet Flavors Adds Randolph Legg to Board, Joining Fabian Kausche
2025 VETTY Awards® Winners Exemplify Marketing Excellence in Animal Health Care Worldwide
epiq Animal Health and Vetramil to Offer Specially Formulated Animal Skincare Products
epiq Animal Health and Zesty Paws® Collaborate to Bring Veterinary-Only Products to the Animal Health Market
Animal Health Leaders Dig Deeper Into SubTropolis