Perspectives from AHI’s CEO
Like most pet owners, I treasure my dog, Boomer. When he needs vaccinations, flea and tick preventatives, or medicines to address an illness, I’m not thinking about how those therapies are developed and delivered. Like all pet owners, I just want my dog to be healthy. And since animal medicines serve the same fundamental purpose […]
Around the world, animal diseases are becoming more complex, more interconnected, and more consequential. The animal health industry is investing in products to enable earlier and more specific diagnosis and provide needed therapies to treat and prevent disease. Yet the high cost and extended length of time needed to gain approvals and bring innovative products […]
(Washington, DC – June 16, 2026) Following the confirmed detection of New World Screwworm (NWS) in the United States, the Animal Health Institute (AHI) today emphasized the animal health industry’s commitment to helping veterinarians, animal owners, farmers, ranchers, and public officials respond to this serious pest. The current risk to animals, humans, and the food […]
(June 4, 2026) New World Screwworm has now been detected in Texas – a serious development that U.S. animal health officials have long worked to prevent. The encouraging news is that U.S. authorities have seen this coming and have been working urgently to prepare. Since August of 2025, FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) has […]
Washington, DC – The Animal Health Institute (AHI) today urged regulators and stakeholders to use the upcoming reauthorization of the Animal Drug User Fee Act (ADUFA VI) as an opportunity to modernize the animal drug review process, strengthen U.S. leadership in animal health innovation, and improve timely access to safe and effective products for veterinarians, […]
April 6, 2026—The Animal Health Institute today expressed appreciation to the Trump Administration for recognizing the value of animal health products in the Proclamation entitled “Adjusting Imports of Pharmaceuticals and Pharmaceutical Ingredients into the United States” released on April 2, 2026. “While we are still analyzing the Proclamation we look forward to working with the […]
A report from HealthforAnimals shows how innovation within the animal health sector will continue to support millions of jobs, drive investment, and strengthen food systems.
US Animal Health: Advancing and Securing Sustainability presents data that demonstrates how healthy animals mean more income for farmers and more affordable nutrition for consumers.
A report from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) showcases the ways prevention serves as the foundation of responsible use and action against AMR.
AHI has developed a framework for flexible signal management in the collection, detection, assessment, monitoring, and prevention of adverse effects with medicinal products.
Healthier animals need fewer natural resources, allowing them to provide more food for less feed, water, and land. Keeping animals healthy is central to achieving the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) by 2030.
Nearly 200 nations around the world are taking collective action to address the global health challenge of antibiotic resistance. In animal health, we’ve increased vaccine use, improved diagnostics, and promoted judicious use of antibiotics.
The science of cat cognition offers plenty of evidence that cats have highly developed socio-cognitive skills. For example, cats are very good at following the visual signals of humans, such as pointing with an arm or gazing in a certain direction. Read more about what we know about communication between humans and cats.
As we age, balance can become more challenging. But seniors who regularly walk their dogs show improved balance and fewer falls compared to their peers. Read more.
Love, connection, and build-in routines are all reasons people love living with dogs. Read what the research says about why it’s such a good idea to share your life with a dog.
Enter your account data and we will send you a link to reset your password.
Here you'll find all collections you've created before.
