by Amanda McDavid | Dec 12, 2025 | Viewpoints
At next year’s Industry Overviews at VMX and WVC, we will focus on innovation in animal health. Recent developments in human health highlight efforts to accelerate innovation by streamlining regulatory processes rather than relying solely on company-driven advances....
by Amanda McDavid | Dec 5, 2025 | Viewpoints
Throughout my career, I have closely examined innovation within the animal health sector. Recently, I have been considering how advancements and adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) could streamline the drug discovery process. Many startups today emphasize their...
by Amanda McDavid | Nov 21, 2025 | Viewpoints
Have you ever attended a seminar expecting to focus on one topic, only to leave contemplating something entirely different? Yesterday, I attended an event at the NC Biotechnology Center in Durham, NC, hosted by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at North...
by Amanda McDavid | Nov 14, 2025 | Viewpoints
It seems you can’t turn around these days without bumping into some information or opinion about AI – artificial intelligence. Next week’s issue of Economist (published today) carries a cover story about the risk to the global economy if there’s a major correction...
by Amanda McDavid | Nov 7, 2025 | Viewpoints
I like to see statements like these: “…Strong growth driven by livestock…” (Merck’s 3Q25 Financial Report for Animal Health) “…Sales of Livestock products increased by 14% organically…” (Zoetis 3Q25 Financial Report) “…10% Growth in Farm Animal business…”...
by Amanda McDavid | Oct 31, 2025 | Viewpoints
Four years ago, I returned to clinical practice after two decades of non-clinical roles in animal health. The main reason for me was to experience first-hand what has changed for veterinarians in practice. Although some aspects have evolved, there are far more...