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New Survey Shows Horse Owners Underestimate Disease Risks 

As the heart of the spring season unfolds, a concerning trend is emerging in the equine community. A recent survey of American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) members reveals that many horse owners significantly underestimate infectious disease risks and implement only average or below-average biosecurity precautions.

The Power of Data-Driven Farming

Data is a vital part of improving operations at every company and in every industry — including animal health. Our technology solutions are helping farmers work smarter, do more for their animals and increase efficiency and productivity, too. As we learn more and more every day, there is power in data.

Evolving Customer Relationships With Subscriptions

Subscription-based business models are changing industries from movies to media to software, and they’re altering animal health, too.

For Dogs, Internal and External Parasite Prevention is More Important than Ever

Protecting dogs from internal and external parasites is essential, even for those in good health. Pet owners have various options to safeguard their pets and should collaborate with veterinarians to determine the most suitable preventive measures. Unfortunately, many dog owners often overlook external parasites until they notice fleas or ticks on their pets, and many consider both external and internal parasites—such as heartworms—to be seasonal threats. 

Driving Business Impact Through Ownership and Accountability

Ownership and accountability – two interrelated concepts that can improve business results, foster greater employee satisfaction and engagement and produce…

Continuing our Drug Discovery Commitment to Help Livestock Producers

In today’s world, many of us do not have a strong recognition of the importance that farm animals play in our daily lives. 

A Wave of Customer-Based Innovation  

Our customers are essential to us – that probably goes without saying. Beyond the obvious business impact, they collectively make us better.

New Tools Answer Consumers’ Questions About Their Food

The agricultural industry has a growing challenge — and a budding opportunity to solve it. According to a recent study from the University of Minnesota, only 24% of U.S. adults have a high degree of trust in the information they get about how their food is produced. And for Generation Z, that figure falls to 17%.

Key Changes to Protect Pets from Today’s Parasites

Vector-borne diseases are increasing around the world. There are several reasons why: changes in weather have created more tick habitats, dogs traveling alongside their human families spread infections to more places, and parasites and parasitic infections keep showing up in places where they haven’t been before. For example, Lyme disease has been found in 80 countries, and the risk for contracting it and similar tick-borne illnesses increases every minute a tick is attached, according to the Global Lyme Alliance.

The Power of a Connected Pet Ecosystem 

As technology explodes – consider the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence in our lives – we must be ready to harness its power for pets. In addition to products and solutions that can make pets healthier and owners’ lives better, we can use the rise in digital advances to enhance the connection between veterinarians and pet owners, creating a full pet ecosystem.

Empowering Trust in the Food Chain – The Future is Now

Food chain partners are being challenged by a strong and growing need for consumers to understand the dynamics and workings of the food chain to empower their trust. Consumers are increasingly demanding their right to know more about where their food comes from and how the animals were raised. In the animal protein food chain, which is comprised of meat, fish, eggs and dairy, this includes consumers’ desire to know more about animal health and well-being, sustainability, traceability but also how all of this impacts consumers’ health and that of the planet.

Helping Animals Tell Their Stories – and Ensuring We Listen 

Imagine a world where technology allows farmers and ranchers to know how their animals are feeling, whether showing early signs of potential illness, not eating properly, or exhibiting unusual behaviour. Amazingly, it’s not a world we need to imagine anymore thanks to innovative technology that allows animals to tell us their stories. It’s what makes the animal health industry so exciting – our company’s connected technology is helping identify, monitor and track millions of animals across our Livestock and Companion Animal portfolios.