Universiti Putra Malaysia and Elanco Malaysia forge partnership to tackle antimicrobial resistance and animal health challenges

Universiti Putra Malaysia and Elanco Malaysia have formalised a memorandum of understanding to turn academic research into practical solutions in animal health, with a focus on antimicrobial resistance, disease prevention, and veterinary training.

Universiti Putra Malaysia and Elanco Malaysia have formalised a memorandum of understanding that is intended to turn academic expertise into practical work on animal health, veterinary training and research.

Signed at Elanco’s Kuala Lumpur office, the deal links UPM’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine with the multinational animal-health company’s technical and commercial network. The two sides say they will look at projects in disease prevention, nutrition, animal production, diagnostics and other emerging areas, with particular attention to antimicrobial resistance, stewardship and antiparasitic management.

Tang Chee Ping, Elanco’s country director for Malaysia and Singapore, said the agreement should lead to visible outcomes rather than remain a paper exercise. Prof Dr Goh Yong Meng, dean of UPM’s veterinary faculty, said the partnership would help connect academic research with industry needs, while also widening opportunities for students and professionals.

The collaboration comes as Malaysia’s veterinary and livestock sectors face rising pressure from changing production systems, food-safety demands, sustainability concerns and the growing need for preventive care in companion animals. UPM already operates a veterinary hospital that combines clinical services with research and diagnosis, underscoring its role in the country’s animal-health ecosystem.

Elanco and UPM said they will now identify priority initiatives that can be translated into measurable programmes.

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