Learn more about IVO's mission, programs and our approach to improving international animal welfare. Watch our on-demand webinar, led by IVO's founder and CEO, Dr. Eric Eisenman.

Throughout history, horses have been used to perform a variety of tasks from farm work to transportation. And while the use of working horses has declined in many parts of the world today, these majestic animals continue to provide valuable services to communities.

Climate change has significant impacts on animal health, with a wide range of species affected by changes in temperature, precipitation, and other weather patterns. As temperatures rise, animals are more susceptible to heat stress, which can lead to health problems including decreased growth and reproduction, reduced immunity to disease, and increased susceptibility to parasites and pathogens.

From therapy dogs in children’s hospitals to service dogs with veterans to the bookshop cat who makes customers smile, animals have the power to improve our days and lives.

The One Health concept highlights the interconnectedness of human health, animal health, and ecosystem (or environmental) health. Learn more about what One Health is concerned with.

You may have seen “save the bees” on stickers or t-shirts, but why do bees and other pollinators need help in the first place? As a result of climate change, pesticide use, biodiversity loss, and other factors, many pollinators are facing dangerous population declines. Here’s why that’s a problem, and what you can do to make a difference.

When glancing over recent news on environmental issues, it can be all too easy to feel disheartened, anxious, and upset. That’s why it’s so important to rekindle hope with good eco news from around the globe. Here are some of the best animal welfare wins from 2022 that prompt gratitude and optimism in all of us.

December 9 is the International Day of Veterinary Medicine. It’s a day to recognize the hard work of veterinary professionals, who work tirelessly to protect the health and welfare of animals around the globe. In honor of the day, here’s a look at what veterinary work entails and why veterinary medicine is so important.