Viewpoint Archive
AHI Applauds UN Declaration on AMR
September 27, 2024 The Animal Health Institute (AHI) welcomes the adoption of the United Nations political declaration on antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The declaration represents a global consensus for better animal health and disease prevention. Under the One Health approach, actions in animal health, human health and the environment present the best pathway for addressing AMR. […]
AHI Viewpoint: Reducing Antibiotic Resistance Calls for a One Health Approach
Antibiotics are a cornerstone of modern medicine. However, unnecessary use can lead to resistant bacterial infections where antibiotics may no longer work. Solving this challenge cuts across human, environmental, and animal health, and it requires action in all domains. Nearly 200 nations around the world are taking collective action to address the global health challenge […]
AHI Viewpoint: Judicious Use is Helping Reduce the Need for Animal Antibiotics
The animal health industry is committed to researching and producing a full spectrum of veterinary tools that reduce the need for antibiotics. In addition to preventing the diseases that call for antibiotic use, we are working to ensure that when antibiotics are used, they are used judiciously. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has recognized […]
AHI Viewpoint: Disease Prevention is a Proven Pathway to Reducing the Need for Animal Antibiotics
The best strategy for reducing the threat of antimicrobial resistance is to reduce the need for antibiotics through better prevention, earlier detection, and more efficient treatment. Innovations in animal health have improved prevention efforts. For example, accurate diagnostics curb the severity of animal disease by enabling more effective treatments and reducing the need for antibiotics. […]
AHI President & CEO Alex Mathews to Retire
WASHINGTON, DC, July 18, 2024 – Alexander S. Mathews, President and CEO of the Animal Health Institute, has announced his intention to retire from that position at the end of the calendar year. As a result, the Board has initiated a nationwide search for a successor. “The AHI Board extends its deepest gratitude to […]
AHI Statement Regarding FDA-CVM Clarification
July 16, 2024 The Animal Health Institute (AHI) commends the Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (FDA-CVM) for its decisive action in clarifying the prioritization of approved pioneer and generic products by veterinarians and pharmacists before considering compounded or illegally imported products. The use of FDA-approved animal drug products should always be preferred. These […]
Ester Banque of Zoetis Elected AHI Board Chair
The Animal Health Institute’s Board of Directors today elected Ester Banque of Zoetis as Board Chair for the 2024-26 term. Banque is Executive Vice President and President, U.S. Operations for Zoetis.
AHI Position on Arizona’s mRNA Labeling Legislation
AHI encourages Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs to veto SB 1146, a bill that disparages life-saving vaccine technology by allowing food products from aquaculture, livestock, and poultry to be labeled “mRNA free” if the animals did not receive mRNA vaccinations.
AHI Welcomes FDA Action on Unapproved Drugs
AHI welcomes the announcement of the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) action to issue warning letters to nine manufacturers and distributors who were marketing unapproved and misbranded antimicrobial animal drugs.
Congress Supports Animal Health with Passage of ADUFA
The Animal Health Institute today praised Congress for passing the reauthorization of the Animal Drug User Fee Act (ADUFA). ADUFA provides the Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) with supplemental industry funds in exchange for meeting agreed-upon performance goals.
Alert: Ticks Can Cause Food Allergies
CDC data reveals that an aggressive tick may be the culprit in the increased instances of alpha-gal syndrome, or red-meat allergy, a potentially life-threatening condition that affects up to 450,000 people in the U.S. Carried by the lone star tick, those with red-meat allergy have reactions to meat such as beef, pork, and lamb. The […]
AHI Asks Congress for Quick Reauthorization of ADUFA
Washington, D.C. – March 30, 2023. The Animal Health Institute (AHI) joined veterinary medical experts to present testimony before the House Energy and Commerce Committee on the reauthorization of the Animal Drug User Fee Act (ADUFA). Dr. Rachel Cumberbatch, AHI Director of International and Regulatory Affairs, urged Congress to swiftly reauthorize the bill that enables […]
AHI Supports FDA Restructuring Announcement
January 31, 2023 The Animal Health Institute supports the restructuring announced by Food and Drug Commissioner Robert M. Califf. The new structure maintains the Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) as a stand-alone center while coordinating its food safety activities with the new Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods. “This is a practical and common-sense approach that […]
Animal Health Industry Reaches All-time High
A new study from NDP Analytics, The Economic and Social Contributions of the Animal Health Industry, details the growth of the animal health industry over the past three years and documents the value and role that the companies that produce animal medicines play in the U.S. economy and beyond. As other industries struggled because of […]
Omnibus Bill Contains Good News for Pet Health
The Animal Health Institute is grateful that Congress has reauthorized the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act (PRIA 5) by including it in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023. PRIA provides necessary resources to the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP). The legislation will supplement annual appropriations for OPP with additional funding from […]
AHI Makes the Case for ADUFA V
At the December 7, 2022, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) public meeting on the Animal Drug User Fee Act (ADUFA), AHI President and CEO Alex Mathews urged Congress to quickly enact ADUFA V, stating that the new agreement between industry and the FDA provides opportunities for improvements to the twenty year old program. ADUFA must […]
AHI Welcomes new Chairman of the Board, Tim Bettington
We are excited to announce that the AHI Board of Directors today elected Tim Bettington as the new Chairman of the Board. Bettington is executive vice president and president, U.S. Operations and Global Customer Experience for Zoetis. A native of Australia, Bettington brings a deep background in animal health with more than 20 years of […]
AHI Celebrates Veterinarians
AHI Celebrates Veterinarians Animals rely on us to protect them from threats of disease and safeguard their wellbeing. Around the world, veterinarians are essential workers who help pet owners and livestock producers keep animals healthy, which in turn helps keep humans healthy. The reach and impact of veterinarians can be hard to grasp […]
AHI Welcomes Compounding Guidance, Urges Enforcement
The Animal Health Institute welcomes Final Guidance for Industry #256 – Compounding Animal Drugs from Bulk Drug Substances – and we urge the Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (FDA-CVM) to exercise enforcement of this new guidance. We support animal drug compounding from approved products by the prescription of a veterinarian for an […]
AHI Congratulates the Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service on its 50th Anniversary
With its mandate to protect and preserve America’s agricultural resources, the work of the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) overlaps with AHI’s mission in meaningful ways. Healthy and profitable agriculture is critical for our food supply and economy, and we share a dedication to keeping animals healthy. If you have a […]
AHI Applauds UN Declaration on AMR
September 27, 2024 The Animal Health Institute (AHI) welcomes the adoption of the United Nations political declaration on antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The declaration represents a global consensus for better animal health and disease prevention. Under the One Health approach, actions in animal health, human health and the environment present the best pathway for addressing AMR. […]
AHI Viewpoint: Reducing Antibiotic Resistance Calls for a One Health Approach
Antibiotics are a cornerstone of modern medicine. However, unnecessary use can lead to resistant bacterial infections where antibiotics may no longer work. Solving this challenge cuts across human, environmental, and animal health, and it requires action in all domains. Nearly 200 nations around the world are taking collective action to address the global health challenge […]
AHI Viewpoint: Judicious Use is Helping Reduce the Need for Animal Antibiotics
The animal health industry is committed to researching and producing a full spectrum of veterinary tools that reduce the need for antibiotics. In addition to preventing the diseases that call for antibiotic use, we are working to ensure that when antibiotics are used, they are used judiciously. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has recognized […]
AHI Viewpoint: Disease Prevention is a Proven Pathway to Reducing the Need for Animal Antibiotics
The best strategy for reducing the threat of antimicrobial resistance is to reduce the need for antibiotics through better prevention, earlier detection, and more efficient treatment. Innovations in animal health have improved prevention efforts. For example, accurate diagnostics curb the severity of animal disease by enabling more effective treatments and reducing the need for antibiotics. […]
AHI President & CEO Alex Mathews to Retire
WASHINGTON, DC, July 18, 2024 – Alexander S. Mathews, President and CEO of the Animal Health Institute, has announced his intention to retire from that position at the end of the calendar year. As a result, the Board has initiated a nationwide search for a successor. “The AHI Board extends its deepest gratitude to […]
AHI Statement Regarding FDA-CVM Clarification
July 16, 2024 The Animal Health Institute (AHI) commends the Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (FDA-CVM) for its decisive action in clarifying the prioritization of approved pioneer and generic products by veterinarians and pharmacists before considering compounded or illegally imported products. The use of FDA-approved animal drug products should always be preferred. These […]
Ester Banque of Zoetis Elected AHI Board Chair
The Animal Health Institute’s Board of Directors today elected Ester Banque of Zoetis as Board Chair for the 2024-26 term. Banque is Executive Vice President and President, U.S. Operations for Zoetis.
AHI Position on Arizona’s mRNA Labeling Legislation
AHI encourages Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs to veto SB 1146, a bill that disparages life-saving vaccine technology by allowing food products from aquaculture, livestock, and poultry to be labeled “mRNA free” if the animals did not receive mRNA vaccinations.
AHI Welcomes FDA Action on Unapproved Drugs
AHI welcomes the announcement of the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) action to issue warning letters to nine manufacturers and distributors who were marketing unapproved and misbranded antimicrobial animal drugs.
Congress Supports Animal Health with Passage of ADUFA
The Animal Health Institute today praised Congress for passing the reauthorization of the Animal Drug User Fee Act (ADUFA). ADUFA provides the Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) with supplemental industry funds in exchange for meeting agreed-upon performance goals.
Alert: Ticks Can Cause Food Allergies
CDC data reveals that an aggressive tick may be the culprit in the increased instances of alpha-gal syndrome, or red-meat allergy, a potentially life-threatening condition that affects up to 450,000 people in the U.S. Carried by the lone star tick, those with red-meat allergy have reactions to meat such as beef, pork, and lamb. The […]
AHI Asks Congress for Quick Reauthorization of ADUFA
Washington, D.C. – March 30, 2023. The Animal Health Institute (AHI) joined veterinary medical experts to present testimony before the House Energy and Commerce Committee on the reauthorization of the Animal Drug User Fee Act (ADUFA). Dr. Rachel Cumberbatch, AHI Director of International and Regulatory Affairs, urged Congress to swiftly reauthorize the bill that enables […]
AHI Supports FDA Restructuring Announcement
January 31, 2023 The Animal Health Institute supports the restructuring announced by Food and Drug Commissioner Robert M. Califf. The new structure maintains the Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) as a stand-alone center while coordinating its food safety activities with the new Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods. “This is a practical and common-sense approach that […]
Animal Health Industry Reaches All-time High
A new study from NDP Analytics, The Economic and Social Contributions of the Animal Health Industry, details the growth of the animal health industry over the past three years and documents the value and role that the companies that produce animal medicines play in the U.S. economy and beyond. As other industries struggled because of […]
Omnibus Bill Contains Good News for Pet Health
The Animal Health Institute is grateful that Congress has reauthorized the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act (PRIA 5) by including it in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023. PRIA provides necessary resources to the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP). The legislation will supplement annual appropriations for OPP with additional funding from […]
AHI Makes the Case for ADUFA V
At the December 7, 2022, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) public meeting on the Animal Drug User Fee Act (ADUFA), AHI President and CEO Alex Mathews urged Congress to quickly enact ADUFA V, stating that the new agreement between industry and the FDA provides opportunities for improvements to the twenty year old program. ADUFA must […]
AHI Welcomes new Chairman of the Board, Tim Bettington
We are excited to announce that the AHI Board of Directors today elected Tim Bettington as the new Chairman of the Board. Bettington is executive vice president and president, U.S. Operations and Global Customer Experience for Zoetis. A native of Australia, Bettington brings a deep background in animal health with more than 20 years of […]
AHI Celebrates Veterinarians
AHI Celebrates Veterinarians Animals rely on us to protect them from threats of disease and safeguard their wellbeing. Around the world, veterinarians are essential workers who help pet owners and livestock producers keep animals healthy, which in turn helps keep humans healthy. The reach and impact of veterinarians can be hard to grasp […]
AHI Welcomes Compounding Guidance, Urges Enforcement
The Animal Health Institute welcomes Final Guidance for Industry #256 – Compounding Animal Drugs from Bulk Drug Substances – and we urge the Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (FDA-CVM) to exercise enforcement of this new guidance. We support animal drug compounding from approved products by the prescription of a veterinarian for an […]
AHI Congratulates the Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service on its 50th Anniversary
With its mandate to protect and preserve America’s agricultural resources, the work of the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) overlaps with AHI’s mission in meaningful ways. Healthy and profitable agriculture is critical for our food supply and economy, and we share a dedication to keeping animals healthy. If you have a […]