Have you ever wondered why it takes so long to bring a new animal health product to market? Dr. Ron Tessman, Beef Cattle Technical Consultant with Elanco Animal Health, pulls back the curtain on the extensive research and development process that ensures the medications your livestock receive are both safe and effective.What appears on the surface as a straightforward product development cycle actually represents an intensive scientific journey spanning over a decade. Dr. Tessman reveals that while the industry standard suggests 8-10 years for FDA-regulated food animal products, his personal experience shows most take 12+ years before reaching producers. This timeline reflects the meticulous process of screening countless potential compounds for safety and efficacy before narrowing down to those worthy of further development.The regulatory approval process encompasses multiple parallel workstreams, including target animal safety, effectiveness studies, manufacturing controls, and increasingly important environmental assessments. For food animal products, human food safety considerations add additional layers of scrutiny through residue chemistry, toxicology assessment, and antimicrobial resistance evaluation. Dr. Tessman emphasizes that these regulations aren't simply bureaucratic hurdles but essential safeguards protecting our food supply and ensuring producers receive consistent, dependable products. Unlike many approval processes, animal health products require submission of all raw study data for FDA review, creating unparalleled transparency and thoroughness.Join us for this exploration of how animal health companies like Elanco navigate complex development pathways while addressing emerging resistance concerns and meeting evolving sustainability expectations. Whether you're a producer, veterinarian, or simply curious about food safety, this episode offers valuable insights into the science behind the products that protect animal health and our food supply. Subscribe to One Health Live for more thought-provoking conversations at the intersection of animal, human, and environmental health.

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