Leading Innovation in Animal Health

Our research & development process is built to deliver radically meaningful innovation to our customers.

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Fit-For-Purpose Research & Development Model

We don't just innovate products we disrupt the traditional model, looking to change the approach to innovation in animal health through our internal R&D capabilities and strategic partnerships. 


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    Identify synergistic opportunities that meet customer needs
  • Leading innovators as a partner icon
    Attract leading innovators as a partner-of-choice
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    Invest in our people, projects, and knowledge base
  • Develop new ideas that meet customer needs icon
    Develop new ideas that meet customer needs

We believe leveraging internal research & development capabilities while partnering with startups, venture funds, and other partners in the ecosystem is essential to being an innovator in animal health.

Our Research Philosophy

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We are committed to efficiently delivering innovation that improves the health of animals, the people who care for them, and the planet we inhabit together.

Our Research Focus

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We've prioritized our portfolio to invest in the future of proteins, nutritional health categories, and therapeutics and parasiticides for companion animal health.


Our Pipeline

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We have a rich pipeline of future innovation where we will continue to deliver for our customers, consisting of more than 100 active programs balanced across species.

Antibiotic Stewardship

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We are actively involved in shaping science-based recommendations on responsible antibiotic use, animal welfare, and the long-term sustainability of the food system.

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