AHI Veterinarian Comments on New World Screwworm & Pet Health

The current risk of New World Screwworm to most pets remains low, but awareness and early action are important. “Pet owners in areas with recorded outbreaks are encouraged to regularly check pets for cuts, bites, or other wounds,” said Ellen Hart, DVM, vice president of regulatory and international affairs at the Animal Health Institute (AHI). […]

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AHI Board Elects Officers, Executive Committee

(Washington, DC–July 23, 2026) The Animal Health Institute’s Board of Directors this week elected Jamie Brannan of Zoetis as Board Chair and Brad McCollum of Ceva as Vice-Chair for the 2026-28 term. Brannan is Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at Zoetis, and McCollum is Senior Vice President, North America, at Ceva. Joseph N. […]

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Parasites Don’t Respect Borders—And They’re Expanding Faster Than Ever

For many pet owners, protecting animals from parasites is about preventing itchy bites, skin irritation, or the occasional trip to the veterinarian. But from the perspective of those of us who work in animal health, parasites represent something much bigger. Parasites are among the most adaptable threats in the global animal health landscape, evolving, spreading, […]

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Recognizing World Zoonoses Day: How Protecting Animal Health Protects Human Health

Zoonosis may sound like an exotic word, but it describes a fairly common event. Zoonoses are diseases that can spread between animals and humans, and they are a prevalent part of the global public health landscape. Scientists estimate that more than 60% of known infectious diseases in people can be spread from animals, and approximately […]

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