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Elanco Launches Befrena™ (tirnovetmab), New Anti-IL-31 Monoclonal Antibody, a Breakthrough Addition to the $1.3 Billion U.S. Canine Dermatology Market

$ELANPress releaseMay 18, 2026, 7:27 AM ETRead the release

Elanco has launched Befrena (tirnovetmab), a new anti-IL-31 monoclonal antibody injection for treating canine allergic and atopic dermatitis. The product offers a differentiated 6 to 8-week dosing interval, compared to the 4 to 8 weeks of the current market incumbent, lokivetmab, and starts controlling itch within 24 hours. Befrena is Elanco's second USDA-approved monoclonal antibody, joining Trutect, and targets the $1.3 billion U.S.

Key figures

Market size usd
1300000000
Dosing interval weeks
6 to 8
Itch control onset hours
24

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