Losses from animal disease disrupt the availability and prices of common products such as milk, meat, and eggs. As a result, animal disease impacts food affordability and the broader economy. Read more here.
Pets are huge commitments and it’s important to understand the responsibilities of each kind of pet, so you pick the one perfect for you. Consideration of the costs, time, housing and training of a pet are all factors that should be in your decision. Talk to your vet and think about these factors when picking […]
Pets and People, an Australian universities pilot initiative, is channeling the shared love of animals to foster social connection between older adults and university students, which lowers social isolation and loneliness in both groups. Learn more.
Preventing illnesses or injury not only helps keep your pet healthy and happy but also costs a lot less than treatment. Providing your pet with regular wellness exams, good nutrition, exercise and vaccinations are great precautions. Talking with your vet about your pet’s specific needs and risk factors will allow prevention more tailored towards your […]
(December 19, 2025) Martha Scott Poindexter, President and CEO of the Animal Health Institute, today welcomed the Senate Confirmation of Dr. Julie Callahan as Chief Agricultural Negotiator for the Office of U.S. Trade Representative. “We are thrilled with Julie’s appointment and thank the Senate for acting to confirm her,” said Poindexter. “At a time when […]
Pets can improve our mental health and relieve stress even more than other activities. Research has found that pet owners who interacted with animals first after stress were more positive and had lower anxiety levels than owners who first tried a different calming activity first before turning to their pet.
(Washington, DC – December 17, 2025) An analysis by Oxford Analytica has found that keeping animals healthy can provide tangible benefits to the economy, nutrition, and the environment. 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. “The data […]
Humans melt when dogs tilt their heads, and dogs seem to understand this. A well-timed tilt indicates that your dog is working hard to understand you. Read on to learn what scientists have found.
I love spending time with Martha Scott when she takes me to her job, and I’ve also learned a few things listening to the humans talk in their meetings: did you know that when a human pets a dog, the human’s stress goes down? That is pretty important, especially in a place like Washington, D.C.! […]
After a fluffy and fierce international competition, Louis, a dog proudly representing Team Canada, has won the inaugural Global Cutest Pets Showdown. Martha Scott Poindexter, President and CEO of AHI said, “With votes coming in from around the world, this good-spirited rivalry demonstrates the power of the human-animal bond. AHI is proud to go global […]
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