Little Rock, Arkansas, is buzzing with the latest legal drama as Heifer Project International, a renowned global nonprofit, takes a stand in court over a botched property deal. The lawsuit, filed last Friday, has thrown a wrench into what was set to be a transformative project for downtown Little Rock, with Lyon College at the helm aiming to convert the iconic headquarters into a cutting-edge institute for dentistry and veterinary medicine.

IntelGenx Corp. (TSX:IGX) (OTCQB:IGXT), also known as "IntelGenx," has made a groundbreaking announcement today. The company has forged strategic development and license agreements with a subsidiary of Covenant Animal Health Partners, LLC ("Covenant Animal Health"), marking a pivotal moment in veterinary pharmaceuticals.

Under this collaboration, Covenant Animal Health will finance the development and manufacturing of a new VetaFilm®-based drug (the “Product”). In an exciting turn of events, the license agreement grants Covenant Animal Health exclusive rights to leverage this Product in non-human applications. IntelGenx, in return, is set to receive royalties from global net sales of the Product.

The North Dakota Board of Animal Health has cracked down hard on the owners of a sale barn, dishing out $500 fines for each of 13 state law violations concerning the movement of livestock across state lines. The unanimous decision on Wednesday, Dec. 13, saw Seth Weishaar, the owner in the hot seat, hit with fines totaling $6,500 for bringing cattle into the state without the proper health certification and testing, although all but $500 was suspended. A stern warning accompanied the fines: any more slip-ups in the next three years, and Weishaar will face a hefty $5,000 fine per violation.

In a strategic shift that's set to redefine the future of animal healthcare, Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) proudly announced on January 2, 2024, that Lawrence E. Kurzius is poised to take the helm as the new Chairman of the Board. This pivotal transition will occur at the conclusion of the Company's 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Kurzius, a seasoned member of the Elanco Board since 2018, is all geared up to succeed the current Chairman, R. David Hoover, who will continue to offer his expertise as an independent director.

This shortage isn't just a local issue; it's a national, if not global, concern. Despite Colorado's reputation for housing one of the world's top veterinary schools, the state faces an acute shortage of veterinary professionals. Rachel Heatley, director of advocacy at Dumb Friends League and a member of the Vet Care Coalition, emphasizes the gravity of the situation. This alliance of over a dozen animal welfare organizations, veterinary professionals, and pet owners is dedicated to addressing Colorado's veterinary workforce crisis.