Leading Innovation in Animal Health

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


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. 


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

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

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

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

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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