DNA My Dog is highlighting more than a decade of collaboration with Lakehead University’s Paleo-DNA Laboratory, a partnership that has supported specialized canine genetic testing, analysis of challenging DNA samples and veterinary forensic cases.
The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America is accepting nominations for its 2026 Veterinary Technician of the Year Award, recognizing a credentialed veterinary technician for professional excellence, leadership and contributions to the profession. Nominations are due Nov. 6, 2026, at noon EST.
B. Braun Medical Inc. is voluntarily recalling one lot of Excel® Lactated Ringers Injection, 1000mL, after particulate matter was identified in the solution. The affected lot was distributed to hospitals and healthcare facilities across the United States and Canada.
Ignite Veterinary Solutions has launched Unlimited, a practice-wide training and resource platform designed to give veterinary support teams access to on-demand answers, educational programs and ready-to-use workplace tools. The platform includes an AI-powered learning assistant that draws from Ignite’s veterinary-specific content rather than the open internet.
Elanco Animal Health has completed a 25,000-square-foot expansion of its Elwood, Kansas, manufacturing facility, increasing production capacity by more than four times as the company scales its monoclonal antibody portfolio. Elanco has invested $120 million in the project and plans another $30 million through 2028.
BiomEdit has acquired Folium Science’s technology platform and pipeline assets, adding a CRISPR-Cas precision microbiome technology and BiomElix® One, a poultry feed additive approved in Brazil. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Cronus Pharma has launched Robenacoxib Injection, the first FDA-approved generic bioequivalent to Onsior® (robenacoxib) Injection in the United States. The prescription NSAID provides veterinarians with another option for controlling postoperative pain and inflammation associated with specified surgical procedures in dogs and cats.
Dechra has launched Domidine™ (detomidine hydrochloride) in the United States, giving equine veterinarians another generic detomidine option for sedation and analgesia during minor surgical and diagnostic procedures. The product has been used internationally for more than a decade, according to the company.
Dechra has appointed animal health industry veteran Justine Conway to a newly created strategy and business development leadership role as the company looks to accelerate growth in specialty animal health care.
Hill’s Pet Nutrition has promoted Keith Wilkinson to lead global customer development and named pet care industry veteran Carolyn Belloni as his successor overseeing the company’s U.S. customer development organization.
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