New Approval
TruCan Ultra CIV - Canine Influenza Vaccine
January 2026
Elanco received USDA approval for TruCan Ultra CIV canine influenza vaccine, offering protection against both H3N2 and H3N8 strains.
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New Approval
Befrena (Tirnovetmab) for Canine Dermatitis
December 31, 2025
Elanco receives USDA approval for Befrena, a new anti-IL31 monoclonal antibody injection targeting canine allergic and atopic dermatitis. Expected launch in first half of 2026.
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Full Approval
Canine Parvovirus Monoclonal Antibody (Trutect)
2025
Elanco's Canine Parvovirus Monoclonal Antibody received full USDA approval to provide passive immunity for preventing parvovirus in dogs.
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EU Approval
Poultry Vaccines Against H5 Avian Influenza
2025
Boehringer Ingelheim received positive opinions in the EU for two poultry vaccines against the highly pathogenic H5 avian influenza virus.
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Research
COVID-19 Vaccine for Companion Animals
December 23, 2025
New study demonstrates SARS-CoV-2 animal vaccine with cross-protection against Wuhan strain and Delta variant for dogs and cats, with excellent safety profile.
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Innovation
First RNA-Based Dog Flu Vaccine
June 2024
USDA approves Nobivac NXT Canine Flu H3N2 - the first RNA-particle technology vaccine for canine influenza. Available late summer 2024.
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Emergency Use
New World Screwworm Treatments
November 2025
FDA issues emergency use authorizations for screwworm treatments. Zoetis' Dectomax-CA1 and Elanco's Credelio products receive conditional approvals.
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M&A
Covetrus-MWI Animal Health Merger
February 2026
Covetrus and MWI Animal Health agree to merge in $3.5 billion deal, combining distribution and supply-chain capabilities for animal health products.
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Guidelines
Updated AAHA Vaccination Guidelines
2026
Revamped AAHA oncology and vaccination guidelines focus on updated canine vaccination series, leptospirosis, and Lyme disease vaccine protocols.
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Regulation
EMA Updates Vaccine Guidelines
January 13-14, 2026
European Medicines Agency adopts revised guidelines on combined vaccines, environmental risk assessment, and fish vaccine safety/efficacy studies.
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Expansion
Zenex Acquires VievePharm
February 2026
Zenex Animal Health acquires majority stake in Netherlands-based VievePharm, strengthening European therapeutic and nutrition product footprint.
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Production
Zoetis Expands Antibiotic Production
February 2026
Zoetis expands production capacity for broad-spectrum veterinary antibiotics to meet rising demand in livestock and companion animal health.
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Education
Importance of Core Dog Vaccines
March 16, 2026
Veterinary experts emphasize the importance of core vaccines including leptospirosis, parvo, and canine influenza amid growing vaccine hesitancy concerns.
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New Product
Elanco Oral Kennel Cough Vaccine
Spring 2026
Elanco launching oral vaccine to protect against kennel cough this spring after receiving USDA approval. Offers convenient alternative to injectable vaccines.
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