Linda Rhodes

Aratana Therapeutics, Inc. engages in the development and commercialization of pet therapeutics. Its portfolio includes NOCITA, ENTYCE, and GALLIPRANT. NOCITA (bupivacaine liposome injectable suspension) acts as a local post-operative analgesia for cranial cruciate ligament surgery in dogs, and as a peripheral nerve block to provide regional post-operative analgesia following onychectomy in cats. ENTYCE(capromorelin oral solution) is intended for appetite stimulation in dogs. GALLIPRANT (grapiprant tablets) is for the control of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis in dogs. The company was founded by Linda Rhodes and Steven St. Peter on December 1, 2010 and is headquartered in Leawood, KS.

Merial, Inc. develops pharmaceutical products and vaccines for pets and wildlife. It provides healthcare products and food for dogs, cats, cattle, horse, and poultry producers. The company was founded in August 1997 and is headquartered in Duluth, GA.

Dalan Animal Health, Inc. is a company that focuses on providing animal health solutions to support a more sustainable future. The company is based in Athens, GA, at the University of Georgia's innovation hub. The company uses a platform vaccine technology that allows the maternal animal to pass immune modulators to the next generation larvae before they hatch. The company plans to develop vaccines for other honeybee diseases and underserved industries, such as shrimp, mealworms, and insects used in agriculture. The CEO of the company is Annette Kleiser.