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The US FDA has granted full approval to Vetmedin chewable tablets (pimobendan) & Vetmedin oral solution for the delay of onset of CHF in dogs with Stage B2 preclinical myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD)
Approval was based on the 2 multi-site studies, with the EPIC trial showing Vetmedin delayed CHF onset or cardiac-related death…
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The USDA has granted Befrena (Tirnovetmab) for Canine Allergic and Atopic Dermatitis, expected to launch in H1’26
Befrena (mAb) is an anti-IL31 injection for dogs, treats allergic and atopic dermatitis every 6–8 wks.
In September, the FDA approved changes to Zenrelia (ilunocitinib tablets) US label, eliminating the fatal vaccine-induced disease risk, Elanco announced
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The US FDA has granted conditional approval to Elanco's Credelio Quattro-CA1 (lotilaner, moxidectin, praziquantel, & pyrantel) for the treatment of infestations caused by New World screwworm larvae (myiasis) in dogs
Approval was based on a study showing that oral lotilaner achieved 100% efficacy against New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) larvae within 24hrs. at the…
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Health Canada has approved Portela for alleviating osteoarthritis pain in cats. The company plans to launch Portela commercially in Canada and the EU in 2026
In a nine-month European trial, Portela eased OA pain and was well tolerated, including in cats with IRIS stage 1–3 kidney disease. Approved in the EU
Portela is a…
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The US FDA has granted conditional approval to Exzolt Cattle-CA1 to prevent & treat New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax)Â larvae (myiasis) & cattle fever tick (Rhipicephalus microplus)
Exzolt Cattle-CA1, a systemic fluralaner pour-on available in 1L & 5L presentations, is approved for use in beef cattle (≥2mos.) & replacement dairy heifers (<20mos.), with US availability…
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The EC has approved Lenivia (Q3W) for the reduction of pain associated with osteoarthritis in dogs
Lenivia showed increased mobility & decreased pain after a single administration in a 9mos. field study, along with favorable safety in dogs
Lenivia, a monoclonal antibody targeting NGF, is designed to provide longer-lasting pain relief in osteoarthritis by…
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The CVMP has recommended Vaxxitek HVT+IBD+H5Â & Vaxxinact H5 for active immunization of birds against H5 avian influenza virus
Vaxxitek HVT+IBD+H5 is a trivalent vaccine providing single-dose protection against Marek’s disease, Infectious Bursal Disease, & H5 avian influenza in chickens & turkeys, while Vaxxinact H5 is an inactivated vaccine that protects chickens, turkeys, & ducks…
This week, PharmaShots’ news was all about the updates on Clinical Trials, Regulatory, Pharma, MedTech, M&A, Animal Health, and Biosimilars. Check out our full report below:   
Ionis Highlights P-III (CORE & CORE2) Trials Results of Olezarsen for Severe Hypertriglyceridemia (sHTG) at AHA 2025
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AstraZeneca Reports P-III (NATRON) Trial Data on Fasenra (Benralizumab) to Treat Hypereosinophilic Syndrome (HES) …
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RION has launched RION Vet, a veterinary biotechnology subsidiary, with exclusive global rights to RION’s exosome-based therapeutic platform for animal health
RION Vet is developing ePEP-01, a cell-free, shelf-stable platelet-derived biologic, for equine musculoskeletal disorders, which was evaluated in over 50 horses for >4yrs., showing improvement in lameness, with favorable safety
RION Vet leverages…
This week, PharmaShots’ news was all about the updates on Clinical Trials, Regulatory, Pharma, MedTech, M&A, Animal Health, and Biosimilars. Check out our full report below:   Â
Daiichi Sankyo Reports First Patient Dosing in P-III (DESTINYLung06) Trial of Enhertu + Keytruda to Treat HER2 Overexpressing Non-Squamous NSCLC
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Genentech Reports P-III (ALLEGORY) Trial…

