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 […]

AHI Recognizes World Rabies Day, September 28

Veterinarians know that keeping pets vaccinated against rabies is the foundation of responsible pet ownership. Rabies is a potentially fatal zoonotic disease, meaning that it can travel between animals and humans. Vaccinating animals has proven to be the most effective way to stop the spread of rabies, and the rabies vaccine for pets is an […]

AHI Announces Winners of the 2025 Cutest Pets on Capitol Hill Contest

(September 16, 2025) Congratulations to Bear the dog, Scosh the cat, and Chickpea the rabbit for winning the 2025 Cutest Pets on Capitol Hill Contest. The winners were announced as a part of Pet Week on Capitol Hill. “Each year, the Cutest Pets on Capitol Hill Contest is a testament to the power of the […]

AHI Supports USDA’s Expanded Commitment to Supporting Rural Veterinarians

The USDA’s Rural Veterinary Action Plan (RVAP) includes important initiatives that will help strengthen America’s animal health infrastructure. America has one of the safest and most reliable food supplies in the world, and veterinarians are the heart of agricultural production. Investing in the veterinary workforce is also good economics – healthy animals are more productive, […]

AHI CEO Martha Scott Poindexter Applauds Administration Action on New World Screwworm

August 19, 2025 — I appreciate the action taken by Health and Human Services Secretary Kennedy to create a flexible pathway for the use of animal health products to treat and prevent New World Screwworm (NWS).  The emergency declaration signed by the Secretary allows the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue emergency use authorizations […]

AHI Welcomes Callahan Nomination as Chief Ag Negotiator

The Animal Health Institute welcomes President Trump’s nomination of Julie Callahan to be the Chief Agricultural Negotiator for the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR). “The President could not have found anyone better qualified for this important trade role than Julie Callahan,” said AHI President and CEO Martha Scott Poindexter.  “Dr. Callahan has been […]