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What could be the next global pandemic?
World Zoonoses Day: The threat of the Zika virus has loomed large in the run up to the 2016 Olympic Games, with 40 affected territories and countries in the Americas confirmed since the outbreak began in 2015. Host country Brazil has seen 1,616 cases alone.[i] But last week, news broke of an experimental animal vaccine which could offer protection for the human population.[ii]
While this is a hopeful development, animal medicines leading to benefits for human health is not a new phenomenon, nor is the potential risk from diseases which pass...
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Press release: Global survey reveals common barriers to animal health around the world
The results from a global survey commissioned by HealthforAnimals has revealed the most common regulatory barriers shared by animal health markets worldwide.
The focus of the survey centered on animal health and veterinary products, including: pharmaceuticals, in-feed medicinals, biologicals and pesticide-based products.
Shared Barriers:
Commenting on the survey’s findings, Executive Director for HealthforAnimals, Mr Carel du Marchie Sarvaas stated: “Progress has been made within the industry and, as seen with Canada’s example where...
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Press statement – The O’Neill AMR Report: HealthforAnimals Reacts
Brussels, 19 May 2016 - HealthforAnimals has carefully studied the report “Review on Antimicrobial Resistance – final report” released today. The report makes observations and policy and economic suggestions related to antibiotic use in agriculture. These seem to be mostly driven by political considerations rather than scientific reality. Some proposals are to be welcomed, but some might not have the intended impact.
What’s positive in the report?1. Responsible use of antibiotics to maintain their effectiveness for future use in...
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G7 Health Agenda Must Encourage Collaboration in the Fight against AMR
Brussels, 25 May 2016 – Ahead of the G7 summit in Japan, the global animal medicines association, HealthforAnimals, is calling for greater recognition among policy makers of the crucial role animal health plays in global health, and in particular in the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This week, as the G7 Ise-Shima Summit addresses ongoing global health issues, including the issue of AMR, HealthforAnimals is urging leaders to promote collaboration between the human and veterinary sectors to combat looming major health crises,...
Read moreLaunch of World Animal Vaccination Day
HealthforAnimals and the World Veterinary Association are pleased to launch the first annual World Animal Vaccination Day. Taking place on Wednesday, 20 April 2016, World Animal Vaccination Day will raise awareness of the vital role vaccines play in protecting the health of animals and, as a result, people too.
Promoting Healthier Animals Global observance day: Wednesday 20 April 2016
Each year will have a different theme, and the inaugural day will focus on the importance of cat vaccination and keeping these vaccines up to date. E.g. thanks...
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Press release: The innovations feeding the world
Empowering smallholders through innovative technologies will help meet soaring demand for animal protein in a developing world, says HealthforAnimals, the global animal medicines association.
Experts predict that to meet this demand, it will be critical for the animal health sector in emerging markets to make greater use of both new technologies and the latest science-based decision-making on animal health. Inexpensive mobile technology is one key area already being used and available for use in other developing markets and can be used to...
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HealthforAnimals joins the global veterinary and medical communities in their opposition to proposed restrictions on the use of ketamine
On 16-20 November 2015, the Expert Committee on Drug Dependence (ECDD) of the World Health Organisation (WHO) will hold a meeting, where they will consider placing ketamine on Schedule I of the 1971 UN Convention on psychotropic substances.
This re-classification will restrict the availability of ketamine. Ketamine is an important anaesthesia and it is used for veterinary medical interventions and to restrain dangerous animals. It is an important part of the veterinarian’s toolkit. HealthforAnimals opposes initiatives to restrict ketamine...
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Press release: Are we slowly killing our pets with kindness?
Brussels, 29 February 2016 - More pets will develop ‘human lifestyle’ diseases because of a growing tendency to treat them like people, a leading animal health association has warned.
HealthforAnimals, the global animal medicines association, has cautioned that inappropriate food, overindulgence and poor exercise have all contributed to a ‘humanisation’ of pets’ lifestyle and their environment, which has led to an increased prevalence of obesity. As in humans, obesity in pets is associated with chronic, and even life-threatening...
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Press release: Are we living in an age of outbreaks?
Brussels, 11 February 2016 - The global animal medicines association has warned that further devastating infectious diseases like the Zika virus could be on the horizon if crucial steps aren’t taken.
Zika is the latest ‘vector-borne’ disease to be deemed a ‘global public health emergency’ – the virus is transmitted by daytime-active Aedes mosquitoes. The latest reports on Zika suggest the disease is predicted to affect up to 4 million people by the end of this year. Climate change has been suggested as one potential cause behind...
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Press release: ‘As Little as Possible, as Much as Necessary’: HealthforAnimals Movie on Antibiotics and Safeguarding Animal Health and Welfare
Brussels, 27 January 2016 - Following the landmark resolution made at the World Economic Forum in Davos to tackle antibiotic resistance, HealthforAnimals has renewed its call to promote the responsible use of antibiotics, and communicate the importance of veterinary medicine to global health for both animals and humans. The guide aims to dispel inaccurate or misleading information and can be freely accessed on their website: www.healthforanimals.org. To further help explain the use of antibiotics in animal health and to objectively outline...
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