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The Connector | January 2026

Welcome to The Connector. Fetching the freshest animal health news.

Important Things You Need to Know

Animal Health Corridor Summit

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.

APPLY TODAY

Animalytix Market Update 2026

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.

REGISTER NOW

Spirit of Service and Iron Paw Award

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.

SPIRIT OF SERVICE
IRON PAW

Kim Young headshot, KC Animal Health Corridor logo, Corridor Conversations with Kimberly Young

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.

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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


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