AHI Statement Regarding Senate Ag Committee Passage of Farm Bill

Statement of Martha Scott Poindexter, President and CEO of the Animal Health Institute On Senate Committee on Agriculture Passage of the Farm Bill I want to congratulate and thank members of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry for coming together to move the farm bill to the full Senate. Notably, the bill includes […]

Animal Health Institute Names Dr. Marie Bucko as First Chief Operating Officer

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Animal Health Institute (AHI) announces that Dr. Marie Bucko will join the organization as its first Chief Operating Officer, effective August 17, 2026. The appointment marks an important milestone in AHI’s continued organizational evolution as the Institute strengthens its executive leadership structure to better serve its members and advance the priorities established […]

AHI Statement on Guidance for Industry #152

(August 6, 2027) The Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) today issued updated Guidance for Industry #152 which outlines the qualitative risk assessment companies should follow when seeking approval for antimicrobial products used in food producing animals.  The document updates previous guidance and revises the classification of antimicrobial compounds according to their […]

AHI Veterinarian Comments on New World Screwworm & Pet Health

The current risk of New World Screwworm to most pets remains low, but awareness and early action are important. “Pet owners in areas with recorded outbreaks are encouraged to regularly check pets for cuts, bites, or other wounds,” said Ellen Hart, DVM, vice president of regulatory and international affairs at the Animal Health Institute (AHI). […]

AHI Board Elects Officers, Executive Committee

(Washington, DC–July 23, 2026) The Animal Health Institute’s Board of Directors this week elected Jamie Brannan of Zoetis as Board Chair and Brad McCollum of Ceva as Vice-Chair for the 2026-28 term. Brannan is Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at Zoetis, and McCollum is Senior Vice President, North America, at Ceva. Joseph N. […]

AHI Statement on New World Screwworm Response

(Washington, DC – June 16, 2026) Following the confirmed detection of New World Screwworm (NWS) in the United States, the Animal Health Institute (AHI) today emphasized the animal health industry’s commitment to helping veterinarians, animal owners, farmers, ranchers, and public officials respond to this serious pest. The current risk to animals, humans, and the food […]

Statement by Martha Scott Poindexter On New World Screwworm Detection in Texas

(June 4, 2026) New World Screwworm has now been detected in Texas – a serious development that U.S. animal health officials have long worked to prevent. The encouraging news is that U.S. authorities have seen this coming and have been working urgently to prepare.  Since August of 2025, FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) has […]

Animal Health Institute Calls for Faster, More Modern Animal Drug Review Process in ADUFA VI Discussions

Washington, DC – The Animal Health Institute (AHI) today urged regulators and stakeholders to use the upcoming reauthorization of the Animal Drug User Fee Act (ADUFA VI) as an opportunity to modernize the animal drug review process, strengthen U.S. leadership in animal health innovation, and improve timely access to safe and effective products for veterinarians, […]

AHI Statement from Martha Scott Poindexter on Presidential Proclamation of Pharmaceutical Tariffs

April 6, 2026—The Animal Health Institute today expressed appreciation to the Trump Administration for recognizing the value of animal health products in the Proclamation entitled “Adjusting Imports of Pharmaceuticals and Pharmaceutical Ingredients into the United States” released on April 2, 2026. “While we are still analyzing the Proclamation we look forward to working with the […]

AHI Welcomes Dr. Ellen J. Hart as Vice President of Regulatory and International Affairs

Washington, D.C. — April 6, 2026 — The Animal Health Institute (AHI) today announced that Ellen J. Hart, DVM, has joined the organization as Vice President of Regulatory and International Affairs. In her role, Dr. Hart will lead the industry’s regulatory reform effort, coordinate industry’s efforts in anticipation of the Animal Drug User Fee Act […]