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Animal Health Institute Announces Hiring of Rachel Gantz

Veteran communications professional tasked with strengthening AHI’s voice on animal health innovation, policy, and emerging issues WASHINGTON, D.C. — Delivering on the Animal Health Institute’s (AHI) mission to advance animal health and welfare, the institute continues to bolster its executive roster. Longtime communications and media professional Rachel Gantz will join the organization as vice president […]

Animal Health Institute Announces Leadership Transition

Washington, D.C. – October 21, 2026 – The Animal Health Institute (AHI) announced Martha Scott Poindexter has resigned from her position as Chief Executive Officer of AHI, effective October 20, 2026. The Board thanks Martha Scott for her service and contributions to AHI and its members. We appreciate her commitment to the organization and wish […]

AHI Statement Regarding Senate Ag Committee Passage of Farm Bill

Statement of Martha Scott Poindexter, President and CEO of the Animal Health Institute On Senate Committee on Agriculture Passage of the Farm Bill I want to congratulate and thank members of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry for coming together to move the farm bill to the full Senate. Notably, the bill includes […]

Animal Health Institute Names Dr. Marie Bucko as First Chief Operating Officer

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Animal Health Institute (AHI) announces that Dr. Marie Bucko will join the organization as its first Chief Operating Officer, effective August 17, 2026. The appointment marks an important milestone in AHI’s continued organizational evolution as the Institute strengthens its executive leadership structure to better serve its members and advance the priorities established […]

Animal Health Resources

Oxford Analytica: Healthy Animals Can Stabilize the Food Supply, Reduce Food Inflation, and Use Fewer Resources

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.

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FAO: How Prevention Can Reduce the Need for Antibiotics

A report from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) showcases the ways prevention serves as the foundation of responsible use and action against AMR.

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A Flexible Signal Management Framework for Animal Health Pharmacovigilance

AHI has developed a framework for flexible signal management in the collection, detection, assessment, monitoring, and prevention of adverse effects with medicinal products.

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Global Report: How Better Animal Health Supports Sustainable Food Systems

Healthier animals need fewer natural resources, allowing them to provide more food for less feed, water, and land. Keeping animals healthy is central to achieving the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) by 2030.

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Progress Report: Roadmap to Reduce the Need for Animal Antibiotics

Nearly 200 nations around the world are taking collective action to address the global health challenge of antibiotic resistance. In animal health, we’ve increased vaccine use, improved diagnostics, and promoted judicious use of antibiotics.

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Global Trends: Parasite Control in Pets

Parasite control is one of the cornerstones of veterinary care and should be an essential consideration for all pet owners. However, the risk of parasites is growing in many regions. Rising pet populations combined with global phenomenon like climate change is enabling parasites to thrive and spread into new areas.

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New Frontiers in Animal Care

Our industry is investing in innovations that will have a profound impact on animal health and welfare, public health, and sustainability. Stronger immunity, improved prevention strategies, earlier and more specific diagnosis, and more accurate and effective treatment will all improve animal health, leading to lower emissions, reduced natural resource use, and fewer animals lost.

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The Economic and Social Contributions of the Animal Health Industry

A comprehensive analysis of the economic and social contributions of the animal health industry has found the global animal health market is estimated to be $39.9 billion. The U.S. accounts for nearly one third of the global market (32.6%), generating an estimated $13.8 billion in sales in 2021.

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Global State of Pet Care

The human population is fast-growing, but so is the number of pets and livestock worldwide, making animal health more important than ever. This report details global data about pet health.

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Featured Stories

Animal Medicines Aren’t Just Human Medicines

Though they share many similarities, animal and human medicines have important differences. Animal medications are specially designed to meet the unique needs of different species. Learn more about how animal medicines are designed to keep animals healthy.

How to talk to your cat

The science of cat cognition offers plenty of evidence that cats have highly developed socio-cognitive skills. For example, cats are very good at following the visual signals of humans, such as pointing with an arm or gazing in a certain direction. Read more about what we know about communication between humans and cats.

Dog-Walking Seniors Have Better Balance

As we age, balance can become more challenging. But seniors who regularly walk their dogs show improved balance and fewer falls compared to their peers. Read more.

Five Benefits of Sharing Your Life With a Dog

Love, connection, and build-in routines are all reasons people love living with dogs. Read what the research says about why it’s such a good idea to share your life with a dog.  

Understanding the Human-Cat Bond

Experts say that cats are more naturally independent than humans, but that doesn’t mean they can’t bond with their people. In fact, they may be more attached to you thank you think. Read more.

Ticks on dogs: what to look for

Ticks love dogs almost as much as we love dogs. There are at least fifteen species of ticks in the United States, and few types are ticks are considered harmful to humans and dogs. See what the experts have to say about knowing what to look for and how to remove ticks from your pet.

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.

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