Elanco Announces Breakthrough Treatment for Deadly Canine Parvovirus

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May 02, 2023

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has provided a conditional license for the first Canine Parvovirus Monoclonal Antibody. This is the first and only approved therapeutic solution proven to treat canine parvovirus — one of the most contagious and deadly viruses a dog can contract with a 91% mortality rate if not treated with supportive carei. The treatment is the first monoclonal antibody for Elanco, an important innovation platform for the company.