Archive: Animal Health Insights
Parasites Don’t Respect Borders—And They’re Expanding Faster Than Ever
For many pet owners, protecting animals from parasites is about preventing itchy bites, skin irritation, or the occasional trip to the veterinarian. But from the perspective of those of us who work in animal health, parasites represent something much bigger. Parasites are among the most adaptable threats in the global animal health landscape, evolving, spreading, […]
Recognizing World Zoonoses Day: How Protecting Animal Health Protects Human Health
Zoonosis may sound like an exotic word, but it describes a fairly common event. Zoonoses are diseases that can spread between animals and humans, and they are a prevalent part of the global public health landscape. Scientists estimate that more than 60% of known infectious diseases in people can be spread from animals, and approximately […]
A Quick Guide to Animal Medicines & How They’re Regulated
In general, human medicines are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration. But animal health is different: Animal health relies on a diverse set of tools that are regulated through different regulatory pathways, each designed to address distinct challenges. Animal health products generally fall into three categories: biologics (primarily vaccines), pharmaceuticals, and parasiticides such as […]
Why Animal Medicines Aren’t Just “Human Medicines for Animals”
Like most pet owners, I treasure my dog, Boomer. When he needs vaccinations, flea and tick preventatives, or medicines to address an illness, I’m not thinking about how those therapies are developed and delivered. Like all pet owners, I just want my dog to be healthy. And since animal medicines serve the same fundamental purpose […]
Modernizing Animal Health Regulation for a More Secure Future
Around the world, animal diseases are becoming more complex, more interconnected, and more consequential. The animal health industry is investing in products to enable earlier and more specific diagnosis and provide needed therapies to treat and prevent disease. Yet the high cost and extended length of time needed to gain approvals and bring innovative products […]
To Keep America’s Food Supply Safe, We Must Seize the Opportunity to Modernize the USDA
Veterinarians and doctors alike focus on disease prevention as a first line of defense. Prevention of animal disease is particularly important with U.S. livestock producers facing numerous foreign animal disease threats. A key tool in the prevention toolbox is vaccination. That’s why a little-known agency at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Center for […]
Do You Love Animals? Thank a Veterinarian!
Boomer relies on me to protect him from disease threats and keep him safe. In turn, I rely on my veterinarian to guide me through caretaking and responsible pet ownership. I’m like most dog and cat owners—I consider my pet to be like a part of my family, and it’s my veterinarian that helps make […]
Want to Help Give Your Pet a Long, Healthy Life? Vaccinate It!
I remember well the first weeks with Boomer as puppy. He was irresistibly cute and endlessly rambunctious, especially when he would bark at himself in the mirror! I was so proud of his fluffy adorableness, and I couldn’t wait to introduce him to the world. But I had to wait, because I knew that new […]
Federal Regulations Should Not Block Innovation
As a society we care about the welfare of animals, as well as the imperative of cost-effective food production to make sure food is affordable and available for everyone. One common denominator that helps meet these goals simultaneously is preventing animal disease. Increasingly, technology is a big part of animal disease prevention. Recently, I joined […]
It’s National Ag Day, A Time to Recognize the Essential Role of Agriculture in Our Daily Lives
By Martha Scott Poindexter American agriculture feeds us all. In kitchens and on tables across the country, we have a wide range of nutritional choices thanks to the hard work and innovation of America’s farmers and ranchers. We in animal health are proud of the role we play by providing farmers and ranchers the tools […]
Nothing Comes Between Me and My Dog – Especially Parasites
Like many Americans, my dog is an essential part of my daily life. Our relationship is mutually beneficial—he keeps me active and helps relieve stress, and I make sure he is safe and healthy. Still, I must remain vigilant, because he could be an unwitting host for parasites. Fleas, ticks, and heartworms are on the move, expanding their geographic reach into new states and regions across the U.S.
Reducing the Need for Antibiotics Calls for New Tools, Cross-Sector Collaboration
Addressing the threat of antibiotic resistance is widely recognized as a shared responsibility among all sectors that rely on these live-saving medications. “…the responsibility of curbing [antimicrobial resistance] does not fall on any one organization or country alone. It is a collective duty that requires the cooperation of governments, industry, stakeholders, researchers, and the public,” said Thanawat Tiensin, FAO Director of Animal Health and Production Division.
Parasites Don’t Respect Borders—And They’re Expanding Faster Than Ever
For many pet owners, protecting animals from parasites is about preventing itchy bites, skin irritation, or the occasional trip to the veterinarian. But from the perspective of those of us who work in animal health, parasites represent something much bigger. Parasites are among the most adaptable threats in the global animal health landscape, evolving, spreading, […]
Recognizing World Zoonoses Day: How Protecting Animal Health Protects Human Health
Zoonosis may sound like an exotic word, but it describes a fairly common event. Zoonoses are diseases that can spread between animals and humans, and they are a prevalent part of the global public health landscape. Scientists estimate that more than 60% of known infectious diseases in people can be spread from animals, and approximately […]
A Quick Guide to Animal Medicines & How They’re Regulated
In general, human medicines are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration. But animal health is different: Animal health relies on a diverse set of tools that are regulated through different regulatory pathways, each designed to address distinct challenges. Animal health products generally fall into three categories: biologics (primarily vaccines), pharmaceuticals, and parasiticides such as […]
Why Animal Medicines Aren’t Just “Human Medicines for Animals”
Like most pet owners, I treasure my dog, Boomer. When he needs vaccinations, flea and tick preventatives, or medicines to address an illness, I’m not thinking about how those therapies are developed and delivered. Like all pet owners, I just want my dog to be healthy. And since animal medicines serve the same fundamental purpose […]
Modernizing Animal Health Regulation for a More Secure Future
Around the world, animal diseases are becoming more complex, more interconnected, and more consequential. The animal health industry is investing in products to enable earlier and more specific diagnosis and provide needed therapies to treat and prevent disease. Yet the high cost and extended length of time needed to gain approvals and bring innovative products […]
To Keep America’s Food Supply Safe, We Must Seize the Opportunity to Modernize the USDA
Veterinarians and doctors alike focus on disease prevention as a first line of defense. Prevention of animal disease is particularly important with U.S. livestock producers facing numerous foreign animal disease threats. A key tool in the prevention toolbox is vaccination. That’s why a little-known agency at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Center for […]
Do You Love Animals? Thank a Veterinarian!
Boomer relies on me to protect him from disease threats and keep him safe. In turn, I rely on my veterinarian to guide me through caretaking and responsible pet ownership. I’m like most dog and cat owners—I consider my pet to be like a part of my family, and it’s my veterinarian that helps make […]
Want to Help Give Your Pet a Long, Healthy Life? Vaccinate It!
I remember well the first weeks with Boomer as puppy. He was irresistibly cute and endlessly rambunctious, especially when he would bark at himself in the mirror! I was so proud of his fluffy adorableness, and I couldn’t wait to introduce him to the world. But I had to wait, because I knew that new […]
Federal Regulations Should Not Block Innovation
As a society we care about the welfare of animals, as well as the imperative of cost-effective food production to make sure food is affordable and available for everyone. One common denominator that helps meet these goals simultaneously is preventing animal disease. Increasingly, technology is a big part of animal disease prevention. Recently, I joined […]
It’s National Ag Day, A Time to Recognize the Essential Role of Agriculture in Our Daily Lives
By Martha Scott Poindexter American agriculture feeds us all. In kitchens and on tables across the country, we have a wide range of nutritional choices thanks to the hard work and innovation of America’s farmers and ranchers. We in animal health are proud of the role we play by providing farmers and ranchers the tools […]
Nothing Comes Between Me and My Dog – Especially Parasites
Like many Americans, my dog is an essential part of my daily life. Our relationship is mutually beneficial—he keeps me active and helps relieve stress, and I make sure he is safe and healthy. Still, I must remain vigilant, because he could be an unwitting host for parasites. Fleas, ticks, and heartworms are on the move, expanding their geographic reach into new states and regions across the U.S.
Reducing the Need for Antibiotics Calls for New Tools, Cross-Sector Collaboration
Addressing the threat of antibiotic resistance is widely recognized as a shared responsibility among all sectors that rely on these live-saving medications. “…the responsibility of curbing [antimicrobial resistance] does not fall on any one organization or country alone. It is a collective duty that requires the cooperation of governments, industry, stakeholders, researchers, and the public,” said Thanawat Tiensin, FAO Director of Animal Health and Production Division.