Welcome to The Connector. Fetching the freshest animal health news.
Important Things You Need to Know
Register Now for The Gathering Networking Event at VMX 2026
The Corridor’s biggest networking event of the year is back! Join us January 18, from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. EST in the Regency Rotunda at the Hyatt Regency for an afternoon of connection and conversation with industry leaders shaping the future of animal health. Registration is now open, so secure your spot today! >> Register Now
Manufacturing Moment in the Corridor
Manufacturing is thriving across the KC Animal Health Corridor, creating new opportunities for skilled talent and innovation. Corridor VP Emily McVey joins Jennifer Harlow of Merck Animal Health to discuss how recent facility growth and workforce development are shaping the future of animal health manufacturing throughout our region. >> Watch the Conversation
dsm-firmenich Expands in the Corridor with Pet Premix Facility
Big news for the Animal Health Corridor! dsm-firmenich has officially opened its next-generation, fully automated pet-only premix facility in Tonganoxie, Kansas. This state-of-the-art site raises the bar for safety, precision, and nutrition in pet food manufacturing across North America. >> Read Now
Leading Together: Reflections on Collaboration, Competition, and Industry Progress
In today’s fast-moving animal health industry, collaboration among competitors isn’t just admirable — it’s essential. Through advisory boards like the Animal Health Corridor, leaders from across the field come together to share insights, align on priorities, and drive progress that benefits everyone. Learn how this spirit of collective leadership is shaping the future of our industry in this month’s blog post. >> Read Full Blog
Industry News
Dechra Advances Public Health as Newest Human-Animal Bond Certified Company
Felixvet Receives FDA Approval for Cefpodoxime Proxetil Tablets
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA Announces Third-Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Elanco Announces Expansion of Credelio Quattro™ and Credelio™ Labels, Offering Protection Against Lyme Disease and an Emerging Tick Species
Chewy to Acquire SmartEquine, Expanding Leadership in the Equine Health Categoryx
How Outdated Systems Are Costing Animal Health Companies Millions — and What You Can Do About It
FDA Appoints Timothy Schell To Lead Veterinary Medicine Center
Dechra Announces U.S. Launch of Solovecin™ (cefovecin sodium), an In-Clinic Antibiotic Solution for Skin Infections in Dogs and Cats
Elanco Animal Health Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results
Akston Pioneers a New Generation of Cancer Therapy for Dogs in Clinical Trial Launch
BiomEdit Awarded Nearly $2 Million from Bezos Earth Fund to Advance AI Model for Methane-Reduction Strategies in Cattle
Boehringer Ingelheim and Shelters United to Improve Access to Preventive Veterinary Care for Shelter Animals
Merck Animal Health Donates $20,000 to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Klosterman Feedlot Innovation Center to Advance Sustainability-focused Research for Feedlot Cattle
Zoetis Announces Third Quarter 2025 Results
Zoetis Announces Retirement of Rob Polzer at the End of 2025 and the Appointment of Kevin Esch as President of Research & Development for World Leader in Animal Health Beginning in 2026
Mizzou Researcher Receives Fellowship to Advance Pasture Management Technology for Farmers
Kansas Veterinary Diagnostic Medicine Internship Program Doubles Number of Trainees
Phibro Animal Health Corporation Reports First Quarter Results, Updates Financial Guidance
Colgate-Palmolive Company Announces 3rd Quarter 2025 Results
Digitail Secures $23 million Series B Funding to Expand AI-Driven Veterinary Practice Management
2025 AVMA Animal Welfare Assessment Contest Winners Announced
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2026 Animal Health Summit
August 31 – September 1