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.
AHI Supports FDA Restructuring Announcement
/in AHI VIEWPOINTJanuary 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 […]
The U.S. needs rural veterinarians
/in FEATUREDA report from the Farm Journal Foundation details the persistent shortfall of veterinarians in America, particularly those that treat livestock. In addition to potentially impairing the health of animals, the lack of veterinarians threatens public health, food safety, food availability, and economic growth.
Bacteria eating viruses can reduce the need for antibiotics
/in FEATUREDAntimicrobial resistance is a global threat to human and animal health, and the animal health industry is aggressively researching new ways to target bacteria without using antibiotics. Bacteriophages can narrowly target specific bacteria to address infections. These ‘bacteria eaters’ are viruses that infect and destroy bacteria, which reduces the need for antibiotics. Learn more here.
The animal health industry reaches an all-time high
/in FEATUREDIncreased demand for protein food, prevalence of zoonotic and food-borne diseases, advancements in medications, and pet ownership pushed the animal health market to $13.8 billion in 2021. Learn more.
Pets are living longer
/in FEATUREDPet life expectancy has increased. Each pet is different, but researchers have identified the key factors that are driving the overall increase in pets’ life expectancy. Read more from Health for Animals.
Animal health connects public health, food safety, and sustainability
/in FEATUREDThe animal health industry is committed to developing therapies that reduce animal suffering and improve animal well-being, but we need a more flexible, efficient, and productive regulatory review process that includes recognition of data that is submitted to other competent regulatory agencies around the world. The high cost and extended time required to gain approvals […]
Promising alternatives to antibiotics are on the horizon
/in FEATUREDAntibiotics are the cornerstone of modern medicine and public health, offering protection against infectious disease. New compounds that offer a novel way to target bacteria without using antibiotics are among the most valuable potential innovations in the animal health sector. Learn more here.
Pets may help protect brains of older adults as they age, study finds
/in NEWSAdults over the age of 65 who owned a pet for more than five years scored better on memory tests than non-pet owners, according to a study. The benefits that companion animals have on ageing brains was revealed by the study that was conducted by researchers from the University of Michigan in the US. They […]
Can dogs see in the dark?
/in FEATUREDIt’s not your imagination: dogs can spot things in the dark more easily than humans. Dog eyes are different from human eyes in many ways, including special adaptations that allow them to see better at night. Learn about canine eyesight and their “night vision”.
Animal Health Industry Reaches All-time High
/in AHI VIEWPOINTA 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 […]