See the ways your health improves when you have a dog as a companion

That old saying: “the dog is man’s best friend” is not joking! Many believe that having a dog improves mental health, as well as providing companionship. Studies show that dog owners have a lower risk of death from various causes, primarily due to increased physical activity that dogs encourage, helping to lower blood pressure and reduce the […]

Research shows why you should always pet your dog before leaving the house

One of the most wonderful things about having a dog is how attached they become to their owners. I work from home and my Jack Russel terrier, Scout, lies next to me on his bed for most of the day. The only time he leaves my office is for a sip of water or to […]

Dogs Paired With Providers at Hospitals Help Ease Staff and Patient Stress

DENVER — Outside HCA HealthONE Rose medical center, the snow is flying. Inside, on the third floor, there’s a flurry of activity within the labor and delivery unit. This article is from a partnership that includes CPR News, NPR, and KFF Health News. It can be republished for free. “There’s a lot of action up here. It can […]

Have You Ever Heard a Horse Cough?

With lungs almost twice the size of cattle lungs, horses have extremely large respiratory reserves. Unfortunately, horses are also susceptible to respiratory diseases that fall under the spectrum of equine asthma, such as recurrent airway obstruction (RAO) and inflammatory airway disease (IAD). Environmental factors such as pollen, poor air quality, and organic dust can irritate […]

Digital Technologies, a Revolution in Animal Health

Tools that recognize the first signs of changes in animal health help veterinarians and animal owners take quick action to address illnesses. Digital technology such as thermal cameras, sound sensors, and RFID tags track vital signs like eating, movement, rumination, temperature, and fertility across thousands of animals. A report from HealthforAnimals details the benefits of […]

Fleas and Ticks and Climate Change

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

Healthy Animals, Healthy Future

The Animal Health Institute has launched a new campaign that highlights the connection between animal health, improved sustainability, reduced emissions, and a stronger, safer, food supply chain. Healthy Animals, Healthy Future showcases unmet animal health needs, one species at a time. The animal health industry is committed to developing therapies that reduce animal suffering and […]