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About Animal Health Institute
The Animal Health Institute (AHI) represents the companies that develop and produce animal medicines. Our industry is a global leader whose products improve the health of nearly 10 billion companion and food-producing animals in the U.S., which results in significant economic and social benefits for Americans.
Dogs could ‘revolutionize’ coronavirus testing by sniffing out the disease
/in NEWSDogs are being trained to sniff out the coronavirus at universities in Pennsylvania and in the UK — in what experts say could “revolutionize” screening for the deadly illness. The life-saving pooches will likely be used to screen people at airports, businesses and hospitals to prevent the pathogen from spreading, according to researchers at the […]
Ventilators Shipped From Veterinarians to Hospitals to Combat COVID-19 Shortage
/in NEWSLifesaving breathing machines can just as easily be used on humans. Read more from ABC News.
Interactions with pets advantageous for aging adults
/in NEWSAs people grow older, they should look at building connections with other people, as well as domesticated animals. According to the National Poll on Healthy Aging 2018, more than half of the 2,051 seniors polled reported owning a pet. Of that group, 88% said their pets helped them enjoy life and 86% said their pets […]
‘Dudes and Dogs’ program aims to help men talk about mental health
/in NEWSWhen Rob Osman feels anxious or depressed, he takes his dog for a walk. He realized dogs could help other men, too. Continue reading at Today Photo Credit: Rob Osman
Children & Pets: A Positive Pairing
/in NEWSWhen children and animals come together, magic can happen. This is no coincidence – research shows that growing up with pets is linked to higher self-esteem, cognitive development, and social skills. Learn more here.