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Dr. Armin Wiesler Elected as New President of Global Animal Health Industry Association
Dr. Armin Wiesler, Member of the Board of Managing Directors at Boehringer Ingelheim with responsibility for the Animal Health Business Unit, has been elected as the new President of HealthforAnimals, the global animal health industry association. HealthforAnimals’ Members represent approximately 90% of the global market for veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines, diagnostics, and other animal health products worldwide.
Wiesler was unanimously elected by his fellow CEOs and regional representatives on the Board of Directors. He takes over...
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Common Principles and Actions for Sustainable Livestock Production
The Common Principles and Actions for Sustainable Livestock Production outline a united agenda from 10 global organizations across the livestock value chain. These Principles recognize that sustainability must deliver across three interconnected pillars (environmental, economic and social), while placing farmers at the heart of solutions. They emphasize the importance of healthy animals, continuous innovation, locally tailored practices, and better measurement to guide progress.
By endorsing these Principles, the livestock sector affirms its...
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Rebaños Saludables para una Producción Sostenible
Este informe explora cómo mejorar la salud del ganado puede generar un triple beneficio para el clima, los sistemas alimentarios y los medios de vida rurales. Desarrollado por HealthforAnimals y la Mesa Redonda Global para la Carne de Vacuno Sostenible, establece cinco principios fundamentales para alinear la salud animal con los objetivos de sostenibilidad y comparte ejemplos reales de progreso en todo el mundo. El informe ofrece orientación práctica para legisladores, líderes del sector y socios para el desarrollo que buscan construir un...
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Rebanhos saudáveis para uma produção sustentável
Este relatório explora como a melhoria da saúde do gado pode gerar uma "vitória tripla" para o clima, os sistemas alimentares e os meios de subsistência rurais. Desenvolvido pela HealthforAnimals e pela Mesa Redonda Global para a Carne Bovina Sustentável, o relatório estabelece cinco princípios fundamentais para alinhar a saúde animal às metas de sustentabilidade e compartilha exemplos reais de progresso em todo o mundo. O relatório oferece orientações práticas para formuladores de políticas, líderes do setor e parceiros de...
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Healthy Herds for Sustainable Production
This report explores how improving cattle health can deliver a ‘triple win’ for climate, food systems, and rural livelihoods. Developed by HealthforAnimals and the Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef, it sets out five core principles for aligning animal health with sustainability goals and shares real-world examples of progress from around the world. The report offers practical guidance for policymakers, industry leaders, and development partners seeking to build a healthier, more resilient livestock sector.
This report is also...
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Summary Doc - Leveraging Animal Health in Climate Strategies - A Pathway for Achieving NDCs
This policy document outlines why animal health should be a core component of national climate strategies and provides clear, actionable recommendations for integration. It is a summary of the larger report on - How to Advance NDCs and Climate Strategies through Animal Health - A Step By Step Guide
The policy document explains how improving livestock health can reduce greenhouse gas emissions, enhance food security, and build resilience in rural communities. The brief presents priority actions—such as expanding vaccination, improving...
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How to Advance NDCs and Climate Strategies through Animal Health - A Step By Step Guide
This guide offers policymakers a practical framework for leveraging animal health to help achieve Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and national climate strategies. Developed by HealthforAnimals and Action for Animal Health, it outlines how improved livestock health can reduce emissions, strengthen food systems, and build resilience in rural communities.
Drawing on scientific evidence and real-world examples, the guide highlights actions such as vaccination, disease surveillance, and responsible veterinary care that deliver...
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Financing for Animal Health - A Gap in the Sustainability Agenda
This analysis evaluates the untapped potential of climate finance to support stronger animal health systems. Despite animal-sourced foods playing a central role in rural livelihoods and food security, livestock health receives just 0.01–0.02% of global climate finance.
The brief outlines how targeted investment in disease prevention, veterinary care, and infrastructure can deliver outsized benefits for emissions reduction, adaptation, and economic development. It identifies key barriers and opportunities for directing finance—including...
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World Zoonoses Day Public Statement
World Zoonoses Day (July 6) marks the anniversary of a major milestone in public health: the first successful vaccination against a zoonotic disease by Louis Pasteur in 1885. It serves as a reminder of what’s possible when veterinary medicine and public health work in tandem.
In recognition of the day, HealthforAnimals and the World Veterinary Association have issued a joint public statement on the importance of veterinary health for zoonotic disease prevention.
Key messages of the Statement are:
The full Statement can be downloaded at...
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Actions needed to Implement the 2024 Political Declaration on AMR
In 2024, every United Nations Member State endorsed the ‘Political Declaration on Antimicrobial Resistance’. It includes numerous commitments by governments supported by action from others. The Declaration offers multiple opportunities to improve animal health around the world. The strongest consensus amongst nations is around increased prevention.
Countries now have five years to advance the commitment within the Declaration. Demonstrable progress will be critical to maintain momentum for AMR and bold action is needed to bring together...
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