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.
KOLD NEWS 13: Tucson ranks among the top 25 ‘best cities’ for pets
Residents in the Old Pueblo have long known how ‘pet friendly’ the city is and this newest ranking from Mars Petcare just confirms it. According to a news release from Mars Petcare, the certification, created with assistance from the Civic Design Center, honors the work by the cities to create a friendly environment for both […]
DROVERS: Animal Health Influences Human Health
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 75% of emerging infectious diseases of people are zoonotic, or originated with animals. Besides their effects on animals, those diseases can pose a health risk to farm workers through animal contact, and potentially to the public overall, either through contact with animals or disease […]
WAFB 9: ASPCA offers tips to keep pets safe during severe tropical weather
As severe weather intensifies and rapidly approaches the Gulf Coast, the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) is offering lifesaving expert tips on keeping animals safe during a disaster and urging residents in the pathway of Tropical Storm Barry to include pets in their evacuation plans. Tropical Storm Barry is expected […]
FEEDSTUFFS: Global beef industry teams up on antibiotic stewardship
U.S. ranchers have spent decades investing in ways to provide safe, affordable beef that meets consumer demands. Their efforts include antibiotic stewardship and sustainability standards, and they’re not alone. Beef producers across the world work to raise cattle in differing environments. “When it comes to sustainability, there’s no one size fits all,” Ruaraidh Petre, executive […]
FOX 35: Dog owners would rather kiss a dog than their human partner, survey suggests
An organic dog food brand has confirmed what furries have seemingly known all along: People are more than willing to show affection toward cuddly, canine-looking friends. Riley’s Organics polled dog owners across the country about their penchant for puppy PDA, and the findings indicate that the majority – however slight – are more affectionate with […]
FARM JOURNAL’S PORK: 6 Ways to Protect Pigs and People at the Fair
County fair season is here and for many, it’s one of their favorite times of the year. Whether it conjures up memories of cotton candy and ferris wheels or purple banners and livestock shows, the last thing you want is to get left out of the fun by a case of influenza. Pigs may be […]
FARM JOURNAL’S PORK: USDA Plans Full-Function Foreign Animal Disease Exercise in September
In an ongoing effort to prepare the pork industry for a potential foreign animal disease (FAD), the USDA is working on a full-function exercise that will be conducted the week of Sept. 23. The exercise will focus on a fictional outbreak of ASF and the subsequent response by federal and state authorities along with the […]
AVMA: Summit explores the animal solution to social isolation
A group of public health, research, gerontology, and veterinary leaders gathered at the first Social Isolation, Loneliness, and Companion Animals Summit on May 7 in Washington, D.C., to discuss the role companion animals can play in curbing societal loneliness, which can be as harmful as smoking 15 cigarettes per day, according to research. Mars Petcare […]
AHI Statement On Article 118 Trade Letter
AHI Statement OnArticle 118 Trade Letter May 23, 2019 – Today, 19 agriculture and veterinary associations sent a letter to Agriculture Secretary Perdue and U.S. Trade Representative Lighthizer urging the Administration to continue placing a high priority on combating trade barriers not based on science that reduce access to modern medicines and technologies for U.S. […]
FDA Report on Sales of Antibiotics for Use in Food Producing Animals
FDA Report on Sales of Antibiotics for Use in Food Producing Animals Washington, D.C., December 18, 2018 – Today’s antibiotic sales report from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) represents the first year of implementation of the agency’s Judicious Use Program. As part of the Judicious Use Program, the animal health industry worked cooperatively with […]
Animal Disease Preparedness In The 2018 Farm Bill
Animal Disease Preparedness In The 2018 Farm Bill Washington, D.C., December 11, 2018 – The 2018 Farm Bill conference report contains important provisions to increase our country’s preparedness to respond to foreign animal disease threats. The establishment of a foot-and-mouth disease vaccine bank and increased funding for surveillance and diagnostic support through the National Animal […]
Animal Health Institute Announces Winners of the 10th Annual Cutest Pets on Capitol Hill Contest
Ralph the dog, Milo the cat, and Ruby Sue the goat take home top honors Contact: Jennifer DiSiena Jennifer.DiSiena@storypartnersdc.com 516-941-6796 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, D.C. – (September 6, 2018) The love of animals trumped politics tonight as members of Congress and Hill staffers from both sides of the aisle gathered to celebrate pets and learn […]
Animal Health Institute Statement on Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee Action on ADUFA
The Animal Health Institute appreciates the work of Chairman Burgess, ranking member Green and the Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee in moving the Animal Drug and Generic Animal Drug User Fee Amendments of 2018 toward Congressional approval. We also thank Representative Mullin and Representative Schrader for sponsoring this important legislation. The animal drug user fee […]
AHI STATEMENT: FDA Report on Sales of Antibiotics for Use in Food Producing Animals
Washington, DC – December 7, 2017 – Antibiotic sales – whether they go up or down – are not predictors of public health impact. While today’s sales report is an interesting piece of the story, we are more encouraged by the recent data from the National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System that shows that for those pathogens that might transfer from animals to humans, resistance rates in people have been stable or declining.
AHI Lauds Funding of Antibiotic Data Collection
AHI Lauds Funding of Antibiotic Data Collection USDA program supported by wide variety of stakeholders Washington, D.C., May 4, 2017 – The Animal Health Institute today praised Congressional appropriators for including money for antibiotic data collection in the Continuing Resolution for Fiscal Year 2017. The budget agreement contains $7 million for the U.S. Department of […]
New Study of Antibiotic Use on Farms and Antibiotic Resistant Salmonella Pathogens Shows the Need for More Robust Farm to Fork Research
New article in Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition highlights results from a systematic review of salmonellosis studies Washington, DC [February 24, 2017] – A team of interdisciplinary scientists at the Medical University of South Carolina and the Charleston VA Medical Center Research Service recently reviewed published literature for evidence of a relationship between […]
AHI Open Letter to Scientific American
February 2, 2017 Mariette DeChristina Editor in Chief Scientific American Dear. Ms. DiChristina: I am writing to express our surprise and disappointment with your recent article “How Drug-Resistant Bacteria Travel from the Farm to Your Table” written by Melinda Wenner Moyer. The issue of antibiotic resistance is a scientifically technical and nuanced issue with […]
Animal Health Community Collectively Redefines Antibiotic Use on the Farm
Medically Important Antibiotics No Longer Used for Growth Promotion WASHINGTON – January 3, 2017 – Today, the FDA announced the full implementation of new policies redefining how antibiotics are used to treat food-producing animals. Beginning January 1, antibiotics similar to those used in human medicine that are medically important will no longer be used to […]
AHI Statement on FDA Summary Report on Antibiotic Sales
December 22, 2016. Today’s antibiotic sales report, as FDA states, has severe limitations in aiding the understanding of the use of antibiotics in food animals. That’s why we continue to support the USDA Antimicrobial Resistance Action Plan to collect useful data to provide information to help farmers and veterinarians to become even better users of […]
AHI Statement on Citizens Petition on Antibiotics
This petition mischaracterizes the FDA policy, the way antibiotics are used currently and how they will be used after implementation by January 1, 2017. We urge FDA to reject the petition and continue to focus on the collaborative efforts to implement the new judicious use policy. AHI and its member companies, along with the producer, […]