About Animal Health Institute
The Animal Health Institute (AHI) represents the companies that develop and produce animal medicines. Our industry is a global leader whose products improve the health of nearly 10 billion companion and food-producing animals in the U.S., which results in significant economic and social benefits for Americans.
Dogs in Medical School?
McGovern Medical School at UT Health Houston has employed “inhouse” therapy dogs to lift students’ moods and help with their stress. Two employees of McGovern Medical School have trained their dogs to be therapy dogs, bringing them in regularly; meet Birdie and Scout, McGovern Medical School’s therapy dogs.
Even Gold Medalists Find Comfort in Their Pets
Olympic champion gymnast Simone Biles has shared that her French Bulldogs, Lilo, and Rambo, help her mental health. Biles falls into the category of 95% of pet owners that rely on their pet for stress relief, sharing that her dogs help her stay grounded and provide her with unconditional love and support, especially in stressful […]
AHI Recognizes World Zoonoses Day
Animal health is public health, and World Zoonoses Day reminds us why that connection matters more than ever. July 6 is the anniversary of a major milestone in public health: the first successful vaccination against a zoonotic disease by Louis Pasteur in 1885. It serves as a reminder of what’s possible when veterinary medicine and […]
AHI Supports Reagan-Udall Foundation Report on Modernizing the Center for Veterinary Medicine
June 25, 2025 Statement by Martha Scott Poindexter, AHI CEO The Reagan-Udall Foundation Report entitled “Transforming Animal Health in the US for the 21st Century” makes a compelling case for modernizing the work and authorities of the Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM). The report also makes several specific regulatory and legislative suggestions to accomplish the […]
AHI Names Gene Harrington Senior Director of State Affairs
WASHINGTON, DC, June 24, 2025 – Animal Health Institute CEO Martha Scott Poindexter today announced Gene Harrington has been named Senior Director, State Affairs. Harrington comes to AHI from the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) where he has held a similar position for the past three years. “We are excited to have Gene joining our team,” […]
Types of animal medicines
Medicines are essential for ensuring animal welfare, preventing diseases from passing between animals and humans, and protecting our food supply. Our industry’s products prevent, mitigate, and treat diseases that harm or endanger a wide range of domestic and food-producing animals. Check out what the American Veterinary Medicine Association says about animal medicines.
Parasites & Dog Parks: What You Need to Know
A study has identified parasites in feces collected from 85% of dog parks visited across the U.S. The most common intestinal parasites that are found in dog parks include Giardia, whipworms, and hookworms, with lower infection rates of roundworms and tapeworms.
Feline asthma, a progressive condition with no cure
If your cat wheezes, coughs, or hacks, it may have asthma. Symptoms can vary in intensity, ranging from acute respiratory crises to chronic, low-grade coughing, elevated respiratory rate, or increased respiratory effort. Flare-ups can vary in intensity from mild to life threatening. Although cats can never be truly “cured” of asthma, by carefully monitoring their […]
Smart tags for animals can help veterinarians stop the spread of disease
The digital technology in smart tags and sensors enable earlier diagnostics and targeted treatments, potentially restricting illnesses to single animals before they spread throughout herds. These devices can also provide consistent, real-time evaluation of livestock. Learn more here.
How therapy dogs are transforming lives in Philadelphia prisons
Earlier this year, the Philadelphia Department of Prisons (PDP) and its healthcare partner YesCare announced a partnership with Comfort Caring Canines that introduce therapeutic dogs to the PDP jail population—offering a new approach to emotional support and comfort. Therapy dogs offer many benefits to the incarcerated population. Mentally, their presence helps reduce stress and anxiety while improving […]