Axiota Animal Health Announces Headquarters in Wamego, Kansas

Axiota Animal Health, global leader in cattle health solutions, has announced that it will name its facility in Wamego, Kansas, as the company’s global headquarters. The announcement is part of a larger pattern across the region, companies are not just locating here—they are deepening their roots and expanding their global influence from within the region.

“Wamego has long been a cornerstone of Axiota’s manufacturing and research, so designating it as our global headquarters is a natural next step,” said William (Bill) Weldon, CEO, Axiota Animal Health. “From here, we’re developing and producing technologies that help cattle producers around the world improve herd health and productivity. Leveraging our location within the KC Animal Health Corridor and our longstanding relationship with Kansas State University allows us to drive innovation and attract the top talent the industry demands.”

For years, Axiota has quietly built a global footprint from Wamego. From this facility, the company develops and produces cattle health technologies used by producers in more than 30 countries. Its portfolio reflects a broader industry shift toward prevention-based, non-antibiotic solutions—an increasingly important priority as global demand for sustainable and efficient protein production rises.

The decision highlights the global impact of the KC Animal Health Corridor, a hub stretching from Manhattan, Kansas, to Columbia, Missouri. The region, home to the world’s largest concentration of animal health assets, including Manhattan's Kansas State University and the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF), serves as a leading center for life science research, development and collaboration. 

“Axiota’s decision to locate its global headquarters in Wamego reflects the industry leadership that continues to define the Corridor,” said Kimberly Young, president of the KC Animal Health Corridor. “Companies here aren’t just participating in the industry — they’re driving the science, technology and production that support animal health and food security around the world.”

Kansas State University serves as a critical partner in both talent development and research collaboration. Known for its strengths in veterinary medicine and biosciences, the university provides a steady pipeline of expertise that companies in the Corridor rely on to innovate and scale. This proximity allows firms not only to recruit top-tier talent but also to remain closely connected to the latest scientific advancements.

The presence of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility has further elevated the region’s global profile, particularly in the study of foreign animal diseases and biosecurity. Together, these assets are transforming the area into a magnet for investment in animal health and biomanufacturing.

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