KC Animal Health Blog

Throughout February, the Animal Health Corridor has been celebrating Black History Month. While we recognize that working to elevate inclusivity and build diverse representation in our industry is a year-round endeavor, we are proud to shine an extra light on those doing the actual work to effect real change during this month.

Kansas State University, Olathe is in the early stages of developing academic programs that are responsive to the animal health industry’s need for employees who can translate research and development into real world business applications by using data analytics and statistical methodology.

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The 2022 Kansas City Chiefs vs. Buffalo Bills divisional game captured the country’s attention, before, during and after the event itself took place. Before the game, Animal Health Corridor (headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri) made a bet with the Med Dimensions team (located in Rochester, New York) regarding the outcome of the game.

Horses are able to bond with people in a way that transcends human communication. New Horizon Ranch has harnessed this special connection to help adults and children with special needs and disabilities. Watch how New Horizon Ranch has enriched the lives of individuals through equine assisted activities and therapies for the last 15 years and has no plans of stopping.

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The global cattle industry is facing what the team at Vytelle calls the triple challenge. Farmers are facing a growing demand for global protein driven by the upsurge of consumers who are demanding meat and milk be produced sustainably. The industry must find ways to do so that also allow producers to be profitable.

The Animal Health Corridor is pleased to welcome Spencer Breithaupt, Vice President of Sales & Supply Chain Solutions at MWI Animal Health, a part of AmerisourceBergen, as the 2022 Chairman and Caroline Belmont, VP of US Global Innovation & US Regulatory Affairs at Boehringer Ingelheim, as Vice-Chairman.

The Animal Health Corridor is excited to welcome Kerryann Kocher, Chief Executive Officer of Vytelle, to the Corridor Board. Kerryann will serve as the voice of entrepreneurial companies ensuring that the strategic priorities of the Corridor support companies of all sizes.

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