Animal Health Insider

Animal Health’s London Summit: Key Insights, Deals, AI & Innovation at AHNTI EU 2026

0:00 Welcome to Animal Health Insider0:55 First Impressions: Energy and Optimism at the Summit2:13 Is AHNTI Becoming the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference of Animal Health?3:04 Startup Innovation Spotlight: Biologics, Oncology, and even Snakebite Anti-Venom 4:15 Deal Activity Returns: Are Strategics Back in Acquisition Mode?4:56 Why Executives Come to AHNTI: Deals, Clients, and New Companies6:01 Finding the Next Breakthrough Startup7:28 Innovation Showcase Highlights and Emerging Technologies7:59 Zoetis and FDA CVM on Stage: A Rare Regulatory Moment9:05 The Push for Faster Innovation and Approval Timelines10:12 Why Industry Events Still Matter for Collaboration12:18 Deals, Relationships, and the Power of a Small Industry12:33 What to Expect from Animal Health in 202614:08 AI, Partnerships, and the Future of Innovation15:37 Startups to Watch and Disruptive Innovation AheadAHNTI-EU 2026 Recap: Innovation, Deals & What’s Next What were the biggest takeaways from AHNTI-EU 2026 in London? In this special episode of Animal Health Insider, the Insiders – Julie Lawless, Dr. Beatrice Vos and Joseph Harvey – recap one of the industry’s biggest and most important conferences. From renewed optimism and rising deal activity to breakthrough startups and the growing influence of AI, the conversation highlights the innovations and partnerships taking place during the conference. The team also reflects on standout moments from the conference and what they could mean for animal health in 2026 and beyond. #AnimalHealth #Innovation #AHNTI About Animal Health Insider 🎧 Animal Health Insider brings you behind the scenes of the animal health industry with insights from the leaders, innovators, and dealmakers shaping what’s next. Subscribe today! 🌐 Learn more: https://www.lawlesscomms.com/podcast/ LawlessComms Ready to build industry influence and engage employees through strategic communications made for Animal Health? We’re here to help. 🌐 https://www.lawlesscomms.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julielawless Stonehaven Transactions With decades of commercial and legal experience in M&A and other transactions in the animal health sector, Stonehaven Transactions guides life science companies and investors through buy-side and sell-side transactions, licensing deals, and commercial collaborations. 🌐 https://sc.group/transactions/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-beatrice-vos-4184201 S&P Global Animal Health Beyond the headlines, S&P Global Animal Health provides expert insights for your animal health business. 🌐 https://www.spglobal.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-harvey-08109916

Exclusive: Virbac’s New CEO on Investment, Innovation & Long-Term Growth Strategy

0:00 Welcome to Animal Health Insider1:07 First Exclusive: Paul Martingell, CEO of Virbac2:07 200 Days In: First Impressions of Animal Health5:31 One Health in Action: Why Animals Have Never Mattered More6:54 What Makes Animal Health Different from Human Pharma11:05 First acquisition as CEO15:10 Area of Investment18:13 Major Growth Drivers21:15 The 2030 Profitability Target — and What Has to Go Right23:01 Unlocking Underutilized Innovation 28:44 2026 Outlook: Growth, Market Share, and Performance30:37 Breakthrough Innovation33:54 Culture of Curiosity, Customer Obsession, and Performance41:15 Becoming the Partner of Choice in Animal Health45:30 A Surprising Thing not on the CV50:25 Final Reflections and What’s Next for VirbacWhat does new leadership at a top 10 animal health company signal for the future of the industry? In this exclusive interview, Virbac’s new CEO Paul Martingell joins Animal Health Insider for his first in-depth industry conversation since stepping into the role. Paul shares his early impressions of animal health, what he learned from leading through transformation, and how those experiences are helping to guide Virbac’s next chapter. From R&D investment and long-term growth strategy to innovation, manufacturing, and culture, this conversation explores what it takes to compete and win in today’s evolving animal health landscape. We also discuss: 📈 Virbac’s growth ambitions and 2030 profitability targets 💰 Investing through uncertainty and why R&D matters now more than ever 🐾 Breakthrough innovation 🐄 Underutilized opportunities in livestock 🌍 Sustainability, One Health, and where the industry is headed next If you are watching leadership transitions closely, thinking about capital allocation, or evaluating where animal health innovation is going, this is one you will not want to miss. #AnimalHealth #Veterinary #Virbac #Biotech #leadershiptraining About Animal Health Insider Animal Health Insider takes you behind the scenes of the Animal Health industry. Each episode starts with conversation from the “Insiders,” followed by in-depth conversations with the leaders and disruptors shaping what’s next. If you work in #AnimalHealth, #Veterinary, #Biotech, #Agtech, #Sustainability, #Investment, or #PublicPolicy, subscribe for sharper context and real insight from the people on the inside of the industry. 🌐 Learn more at https://www.lawlesscomms.com/podcast/ LawlessComms Ready to build industry influence and engage employees through strategic communications made for Animal Health? We’re here to help. 🌐 https://www.lawlesscomms.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julielawless Stonehaven Transactions With decades of commercial and legal experience in M&A and other transactions in the animal health sector, Stonehaven Transactions guides small and large life science companies and investors through buy-side or sell-side transactions, license deals and commercial collaborations, ensuring value maximization, a seamless process, optimized synergies, and long-term growth. 🌐 https://sc.group/transactions/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-beatrice-vos-4184201 S&P Global Animal Health Beyond the headlines, S&P Global Animal Health provides expert insights for your animal health business. 🌐 https://www.spglobal.com/commodity-insights/en/industries/agriculture/animal-health LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-harvey-08109916

Animal Health’s 2025 Takeaways & 2026 Outlook

0:00 Welcome!1:09 2025 Year in Review: The Stories That Defined Animal Health3:14 Competition and New Products: What Drove Growth in 20254:18 Startup Funding: More Deals, Smaller Checks6:16 Deal Momentum and the Macro Backdrop: Why the Second Half Accelerated9:22 Livestock: Animal Welfare and Antimicrobial Resistance Back in Focus10:10 2026 Watchlist: The Themes Shaping the Year Ahead11:15 M&A Outlook: Will Mid-Sized Players Make the Next Moves?13:03 IPO Signals: A New Window for Animal Health?14:22 Who Will Win in Pet Health Innovation in 202615:07 The Missing Breakthrough: What’s Next for Livestock Sustainability17:05 VMX Floor Trends: Adjacencies, AI, and New Care Models30:12 Affordability and Spectrum of Care: What’s Changing in Vet Med33:03 A VMX Moment to Celebrate: Feather in Her Cap36:44 When Will More Women Lead the Biggest Companies?38:39 Bad Animal Joke of the Week What’s next for animal health in 2026—and what did the world’s largest veterinary conference reveal that the industry can’t afford to ignore? Insiders Julie Lawless, Dr. Beatrice Vos, and Joseph Harvey break down the biggest takeaways from VMX 2026, revisit defining 2025 industry highlights, and share bold predictions on what’s ahead in 2026. Discussion points include everything from growth, competition, and regulatory shifts to M&A, IPOs, and regenerative medicine. #AnimalHealth #Veterinary #VMX2026 About Animal Health Insider Animal Health Insider takes you behind the scenes of the Animal Health industry. Each episode starts with conversation from the “Insiders”, followed by in-depth conversations with the leaders and disruptors shaping what’s next. If you work in #AnimalHealth, #Veterinary, #Biotech, #Agtech, #Sustainability, #Investment, or #PublicPolicy, subscribe for a sharper context and real insight from the people on the inside of the industry. 🌐 Learn more at https://www.lawlesscomms.com/podcast/ LawlessComms Ready to build industry influence and engage employees through strategic communications made for Animal Health? We’re here to help! 🌐 https://www.lawlesscomms.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julielawless Stonehaven Transactions With decades of commercial and legal experience in M&A and other transactions in the animal health sector, Stonehaven Transactions guides small and large life science companies and investors through buy-side or sell-side transactions, license deals and commercial collaborations, ensuring value maximization, a seamless process, optimized synergies, and long-term growth. 🌐 https://sc.group/transactions/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-beatrice-vos-4184201/ S&P Global Animal Health Beyond the headlines, S&P Global Animal Health provides expert insights for your animal health business. 🌐 https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/products-solutions/agriculture-food/animal-health LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-harvey-08109916/

Breaking Barriers, Building Industry Impact & Championing Women in Animal Health

00:00 Welcome to Animal Health Insider01:55 The Insiders’ Take on Dr. Linda Rhodes06:48 The 3 Forces That Make Linda a Legend: Mentorship, Allyship, Results11:50 Women in Animal Health Leadership: What the Data Shows17:53 Meet Dr. Linda Rhodes18:17 Breaking the Barnyard Barrier: The Book That Tells the Real Story19:56 Why Linda Documented Her Early Career and Experiences21:19 A Defining Night: Linda’s First Solo C-Section24:58 The Double Standard That Nearly Drove Her Out26:42 Rejection and Resistance in the 1970s and 1980s28:27 Unexpected Allies31:44 The Personal Cost and Resilience of Being First33:20 The Advice She’d Give Her 1978 Self34:49 Work-Life Balance: Has Progress Stalled?37:44 The Origins of the Feather in Her Cap Award45:41 Where Linda Would Invest $100M50:41 A Math PhD, a Commune, and the Goat That Started It All53:20 How to Get the Book + What’s Next for LindaIn this episode of Animal Health Insider, host Julie Lawless sits down with one of the true pioneers of the animal health industry: Dr. Linda Rhodes—veterinarian, scientist, entrepreneur, board director, nonprofit founder, and Hall of Famer. Linda’s story begins far from the boardroom. As one of the only female large-animal veterinarians practicing in rural Utah in the late 1970s, she faced skepticism and cultural bias every time she stepped into a barn. In a profession that questioned whether women belonged, Linda learned early what it meant to lead with grit, resilience, and quiet confidence—often proving herself for those who would follow. That foundation shaped a career spanning the founding of the first large full-service veterinary CRO in the U.S., serving as CEO and Chief Scientific Officer of Aratana Therapeutics, bringing innovations to market, and sitting on influential industry boards. In this candid conversation, we discuss: ➡️Pivotal moments in Linda’s career—from a terrifying first C-section to navigating leadership transitions from practitioner to entrepreneur to executive 🧠Vulnerability, imposter syndrome, and the personal trade-offs of being a pioneer 🏆The creation of Feather in Her Cap, the nonprofit Linda founded to elevate and recognize women whose achievements had long gone overlooked—now known as the “Oscars of Animal Health.” 📖The release of Linda’s memoir, Breaking the Barnyard Barrier, and why honest storytelling still matters What Linda hopes the next generation will carry forward Prior to Julie’s interview with Linda, she also gets the inside scoop from two animal health industry insiders --Dr. Beatrice Vos of Stonehaven Transactions and Joseph Harvey of S&P Global Animal Health. Guest Info: Dr. Linda Rhodes 🌐 https://lindarhodes.com/bio/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-rhodes-096349/ Order Her Book Here: https://lindarhodes.com/books/breaking-the-barnyard-barrier/ LawlessComms Ready to build industry influence and engage employees through strategic communications made for Animal Health? We’re here to help! 🌐 https://www.lawlesscomms.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julielawless Stonehaven Transactions With decades of commercial and legal experience in M&A and other transactions in the animal health sector, Stonehaven Transactions guides small and large life science companies and investors through buy-side or sell-side transactions, license deals and commercial collaborations, ensuring value maximization, a seamless process, optimized synergies, and long-term growth. 🌐 https://sc.group/transactions/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-beatrice-vos-4184201/ S&P Global Animal Health Beyond the headlines, S&P Global Animal Health provides expert insights for your animal health business. 🌐 https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/products-solutions/agriculture-food/animal-health LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-harvey-08109916/ About Animal Health Insider Animal Health Insider takes you behind the scenes of the Animal Health industry. Each episode starts with conversation from the “Insiders”, followed by in-depth conversations with the leaders and disruptors shaping what’s next. If you work in #AnimalHealth, #Veterinary, #Biotech, #Agtech, #Sustainability, #Investment, or #PublicPolicy, subscribe for a sharper context and real insight from the people on the inside of the industry. 🌐 Learn more at https://www.lawlesscomms.com/podcast/

Are Big Shifts In Animal Health Coming? The Insiders + BiomEdit CEO Aaron Schacht Weigh In

00:00 Welcome to Episode 1 + Meet the Insiders01:11 Why This Podcast Now? Analysis, Trends, and Industry Perspective05:49 Meet Beatrice Vos08:01 Meet Joe Harvey11:52 Today’s Topic: Microbiome Science + BiomEdit12:32 Where Microbiome Fits: Pets vs. Livestock + Adoption22:35 Funding Reality: Why One Startup’s Success Matters27:37 Questions for Aaron: The Insiders’ Wishlist33:45 Conversation: Aaron Schacht36:00 Aaron's Lessons at Elanco: Transformation, Leadership, and Strategy41:34 Why BiomEdit: The Spinout Story48:50 BE101: Tackling Necrotic Enteritis 55:14 Methane + AI: The Sustainability Program1:01:52 Aaron’s “Magic Wand” Change for Animal Health1:09:15 Aaron's Predictions on the Next Decade in Animal HealthThis episode is a must-listen if you work in the Animal Health industry…In the premiere episode of Animal Health Insider, host Julie Lawless kicks things off with the Insiders – Dr. Beatrice Vos of Stonehaven Transactions and Joseph Harvey of S&P Global Animal Health – introducing the industry’s newest podcast and unpacking the biggest shifts shaping the animal health industry right now.Then, Julie sits down one-on-one with Aaron Schacht, CEO of BiomEdit, for a fun and insightful conversation about innovation, leadership and the future of Animal Health.Who's Aaron Schacht & BiomEdit?Aaron Schacht is one of the most experienced and respected leaders in the animal health industry and BiomEdit is using the power of the microbiome and synthetic biology to develop next-generation solutions for livestock and pets.Before BiomEdit, Aaron helped shape strategy at Elanco Animal Health, where he oversaw more than $8.5 billion in M&A transactions, development and launch of the company’s innovation and has supported the launch of multiple venture-backed companies. He started his career at the most valuable human pharma company in the world – Eli Lilly & Co. In this episode, we discuss: 🔍 What’s really driving change in the global animal health industry🧬 Why microbiome science matters now more than ever🧪 How synthetic biology is unlocking new solutions for animal and human health🐔 What BiomEdit is building, including BE-101 and methane reduction initiatives📈 Where animal health innovation, investment, and regulation are headedGuest Info: Aaron Schacht, CEO, BiomEditBiomEdit: www.biomedit.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronlschacht/ Julie Lawless & LawlessComms:Ready to build industry influence and engage employees through strategic communications made for Animal Health? We’re here to help: https://www.lawlesscomms.com/LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/julielawless Dr. Beatrice Vos & Stonehaven Transactions: With decades of commercial and legal experience in M&A and other transactions in the animal health sector, Stonehaven Transactions guides small and large life science companies and investors through buy-side or sell-side transactions, license deals and commercial collaborations, ensuring value maximization, a seamless process, optimized synergies, and long-term growth.Stonehaven Transactions: https://sc.group/transactions/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-beatrice-vos-4184201/ Joseph Harvey & S&P Global Animal Health: Beyond the headlines, S&P Global Animal Health provides expert insights for your animal health business. S&P: https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/products-solutions/agriculture-food/animal-healthLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-harvey-08109916/ About Animal Health Insider Animal Health Insider takes you behind the scenes of the Animal Health industry. Each episode starts with conversation from the “Insiders”, followed by in-depth conversations with the leaders and disruptors shaping what’s next.If you work in #AnimalHealth, #Veterinary, #Biotech, #Agtech, #Sustainability, #Investment, or #PublicPolicy, subscribe for sharper context and real insight from the people on the inside of the industry.🔔 Don’t Miss Future Episodes Like, Subscribe & Hit the Bell to get notified when new episodes drop!Find us on Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/animal-health-insider/id1860711060