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 […]

Statement from AHI on the Final Guidance from FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine on the Duration of Use of Antimicrobials

The Animal Health Institute today applauded the final guidance published by FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) on the duration of use of antimicrobials. The guidance establishes a framework for sponsors to work with CVM to determine appropriate limits of use for medically important antimicrobials in feed and water while maintaining the ability of licensed […]

AHI Applauds Confirmation of Julie Callahan as Chief Agricultural Negotiator for USTR

(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 […]

AHI Report Finds that Healthy Animals Can Stabilize the Food Supply, Reduce Food Inflation, and Use Fewer Resources

(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 […]

Louis of Team Canada has officially claimed the title of World’s Cutest Pet

December 9, 2025 – After a fluffy and fierce international competition, Louis, a dog proudly representing Team Canada, has won the inaugural Global Cutest Pets Showdown. A friendly competition organized by the Canadian Animal Health Institute (CAHI), the Animal Health Institute (AHI), and AnimalhealthEurope, the showdown featured the winners of three popular contests –  Cutest […]

AHI Congratulates Dr. Tim Schell on Appointment as Director of Center for Veterinary Medicine.

AHI President and CEO Martha Scott Poindexter made the following statement regarding today’s Food and Drug Administration announcement of the appointment of a new director of the Center for Veterinary Medicine: I am excited to congratulate Dr. Tim Schell on being named Director of the Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM), and thank FDA Commissioner Marty […]