Boehringer Ingelheim Secures US FDA’s EUA for Ivomec (ivermectin) to Prevent New World Screwworm Infestations in Cattle

Shots: The US FDA has granted Emergency Use Authorization for the use of Ivomec (ivermectin) 1% Injection for the prevention of infestations caused by New World screwworm (NWS) in cattle Under the EUA, Ivomec is authorized for NWS prevention when administered within 24hrs. of birth, at castration, or upon wound appearance, with specific exclusions for…

ByRidhi RastogiFebruary 6, 2026

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Boehringer Ingelheim Reports the FDA Approval of Vetmedin to Delay Onset of Congestive Heart Failure in Dogs

Shots: 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…

ByRidhi RastogiJanuary 20, 2026

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Elanco Animal Health Reports the USDA Approval of Befrena (Tirnovetmab) for Canine Allergic and Atopic Dermatitis

Shots: 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 Ref:…

ByDipanshu DixitJanuary 1, 2026

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Elanco’s Credelio Quattro-CA1 Receives the FDA’s Conditional Approval to Treat New World Screwworm Infestations in Dogs

Shots: 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…

ByRidhi RastogiDecember 19, 2025

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Zoetis’ Portela (Relfovetmab) Receives the Health Canada Approval for Osteoarthritis Pain Relief in Cats

Shots: 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…

ByDipanshu DixitDecember 8, 2025

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Merck Animal Health’s Exzolt Cattle-CA1 Receives the US FDA Conditional Approval Against New World Screwworm and Cattle Fever Tick

Shots: The US FDA has granted conditional approval to Exzolt Cattle-CA1 to prevent & treat New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) 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…

ByRidhi RastogiDecember 5, 2025

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Zoetis’ Lenivia (Izenivetmab) Receives the EC Approval for Osteoarthritis Pain Relief in Dogs

Shots: 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…

ByRidhi RastogiNovember 27, 2025

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Boehringer Ingelheim Secures CVMP Positive Opinion for Vaxxitek HVT+IBD+H5 and Vaxxinact H5 Vaccines Against Avian Influenza

Shots: The CVMP has recommended Vaxxitek HVT+IBD+H5 & 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…

ByRidhi RastogiNovember 21, 2025

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PharmaShots Weekly Snapshots (Nov 10, 2025 – Nov 14, 2025)    

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 Read More: Ionis AstraZeneca Reports P-III (NATRON) Trial Data on Fasenra (Benralizumab) to Treat Hypereosinophilic Syndrome (HES) …

ByRidhi RastogiNovember 14, 2025

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RION Launches RION Vet to Advance Platelet-Derived Biologics in Animal Health

Shots: 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…

ByRidhi RastogiNovember 12, 2025

Boehringer Ingelheim Secures US FDA’s EUA for Ivomec (ivermectin) to Prevent New World Screwworm Infestations in Cattle

Boehringer Ingelheim Reports the FDA Approval of Vetmedin to Delay Onset of Congestive Heart Failure in Dogs

Elanco Animal Health Reports the USDA Approval of Befrena (Tirnovetmab) for Canine Allergic and Atopic Dermatitis

Elanco’s Credelio Quattro-CA1 Receives the FDA’s Conditional Approval to Treat New World Screwworm Infestations in Dogs

Zoetis’ Portela (Relfovetmab) Receives the Health Canada Approval for Osteoarthritis Pain Relief in Cats

Merck Animal Health’s Exzolt Cattle-CA1 Receives the US FDA Conditional Approval Against New World Screwworm and Cattle Fever Tick

Zoetis’ Lenivia (Izenivetmab) Receives the EC Approval for Osteoarthritis Pain Relief in Dogs

Boehringer Ingelheim Secures CVMP Positive Opinion for Vaxxitek HVT+IBD+H5 and Vaxxinact H5 Vaccines Against Avian Influenza

PharmaShots Weekly Snapshots (Nov 10, 2025 – Nov 14, 2025)

RION Launches RION Vet to Advance Platelet-Derived Biologics in Animal Health

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