Animal Health Institute

Check out the latest article from Carel du Marchie Sarvaas, Executive Director of HealthforAnimals, in which he expands on why #animalhealth matters, the barriers to progress and what we can expect next: https://bit.ly/3YVrQSD #livestock #emissions #climatechange

AHI members wrapped up an impactful week at the Codex Committee on Residues of Veterinary Drugs in Foods (CCRVDF) in Omaha, achieving significant milestones for our industry. During this meeting we saw several maximum residue limits (MRLs) advance through the process and progress on topics related to extrapolation and unavoidable and unintentional carryover in feed. A special shout-out to AHI’s very own Jesse Sevcik, Grace Gowda, and Rachel Cumberbatch, DVM, alongside NPPC’s Ashley Johnson, who shared important insights on expanding the number of veterinary drugs with Acceptable Daily Intakes (ADIs) and Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) considered by Codex. Codex standards play a critical role in establishing international harmonization of veterinary drug regulations, safeguarding public health, and ensuring fair trade. Here's to continued collaboration and to a safer, more sustainable future in veterinary health! Thank you to the U.S. Codex Office, CCRVDF Leadership and the US Delegation! 👏 #CCRVDF #CodexMRLs #AnimalHealth #GlobalFoodSafety #veterinarian #publichealth

Ever wonder how much your dog understands when you talk to them? A recent study, led by Dr. Eloïse Déaux from the University of Geneva in Switzerland, reveals that the way people slow down speech when addressing dogs aligns with their receptive abilities. As a result, their dogs can better understand what they are communicating to them, helping to strengthen the human/animal bond. It is equally fascinating how dogs adjust their behaviors to communicate with their owners. Learn more about this study here: https://bit.ly/3YqvVhu #humananimalbond #animalhealth

"It's easy to say that therapy dogs have the power to improve one's mood, but having evidence to support this claim can create a meaningful impact." A recent study from Wexner Medical Center along with Ohio State's colleges of Nursing and Medicine, measured the effects of therapy dogs on healthcare workers and found that mood showed the most improvement. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3Y8PZDD 🐾 #therapydogs #healthcareworkers #animaltherapy

ONE WEEK! The NIAA Sustainability and Animal Disease Issues & Emergency Management Councils are excited to announce a webinar series about the importance of animal health in the sustainability landscape. Join us on October 10 with Ron Phillips from Animal Health Institute and Dr. Sara Place from AgNext at Colorado State University. These two speakers will set the stage with a global and national perspective on how animal health in the livestock sector impacts environmental sustainability. Register here. >> https://ow.ly/Hajo50TuGTy

This month, we were thrilled to release a new report with FAO on how 'Prevention Can Reduce the Need for Antibiotics!' Discover how tools like vaccines, genetics and better nutrition can prevent disease and reduce the need for antibiotics ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Xv2F7F

AHI Applauds United Nations Political Declaration on Antimicrobial Resistance The Animal Health Institute (AHI) welcomes the adoption of the United Nations political declaration on antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The declaration represents a global consensus for better animal health and disease prevention. https://lnkd.in/ezQsVBPn #AMR #antibioticresistance #animalhealth #UNpoliticaldeclaration

Infections in swine can significantly impact animal health and resistance to antimicrobials has been identified for opportunistic pathogens, such as Pasteurella, Streptococcus, E. coli, and Salmonella. Here's what veterinarians need to know to help prevent infections: https://lnkd.in/ec6iXTk

Reducing the need to use antibiotics requires a range of animal health tools, from vaccination to genetics to nutrition. Each can make a positive contribution, but when combined, they can provide outsized results. Learn more about how prevention reduces the need for antibiotics here: https://bit.ly/3ZG1BQV #animalhealth #antiobiotics #vaccination #AMR #antimicrobialresistance #healthyanimals #antibioticstewardship #antibioticresistance

A key component of effective antimicrobial stewardship for cattle is disease prevention, which includes implementing good management practices and regular use of vaccines. Learn more about what veterinarians can do to help reduce antimicrobial resistance in cattle at https://lnkd.in/ec6iXTk