Entries by Betsy Thibaut-Stephenson

Healthy Animals for a Healthy Future

Understanding the role of agriculture in climate is paramount, and finding solutions to minimize environmental impact is a priority. We know that improving animal welfare through new medicines is the key that unlocks efficient livestock production, more sustainable farming practices, and reduced emissions from animals.

Fleas & Ticks & Climate Change

Changes in weather and climate has led to changes in how we manage parasites like fleas and ticks. Learn about the animal health industry’s efforts in this space.

World Animal Vaccine Day Spotlights a Key Tool in Animal Health

For farmers, veterinarians, and pet owners, vaccines provide essential protections against illness. Vaccines are foundational to any animal health program, with the benefits extending even to public health. Animals protected against zoonotic diseases are less likely to transfer disease to people. This is especially important for a disease like rabies, which still kills nearly 60,000 […]

Healthy Animals, Healthy Planet

Did you know that when animals are healthy, it can mean lower emissions and reduced use of natural resources? As we recognize Earth Day this week, learn about the animal health industry’s support of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs).

Animal Medicine Compared to Human Medicine

Animal medicines and human medicines share the same purpose, which is to prevent disease, address acute and chronic ailments, and improve quality of life. However, it’s important to go deeper into the similarities and differences between animal and human medicines. Learn more.

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 […]

Better Diagnostics Means Better Animal Care

Accurate diagnostics curb the severity of animal disease by enabling more effective treatments and reducing the need for antibiotics. Microfluid technologies can bring diagnostics to the point of care. Analyzing extremely small volumes of fluid improves the chance of early detection and reduces the cost of care. Read more.

Love Your Pet? Visit the Vet

Animals rely on us to protect them from threats of disease and safeguard their wellbeing, and veterinarians are essential to helping pet owners keep animals healthy. Learn more.

Healthy Livestock Contributes to Safe & Affordable Food

The sixth annual Feeding the Economy report found that 7% of the nation’s economy and 29% of American jobs are linked to the food and agriculture sectors, either directly or indirectly. In 2021, the food and ag sector contributed a total of $3.01 trillion to the U.S. economy and exported $182.91 billion worth of goods. […]