Regulatory affairs: Ensuring the efficiency of regulatory procedures, international harmonisation of regulatory guidelines and the consistent application of science-based risk/benefit analysis.

Antimicrobials in veterinary medicine: Communicating the need to ensure the availability of all classes of antimicrobials in veterinary medicine as invaluable tools to treat diseases and so support animal health and welfare as well as a safe food supply.

Avian influenza: Seeking an increased recognition of the animal health industry’s role in providing valuable tools to prevent, control and eradicate this disease, and positioning IFAH as a voice of authority that can offer specialist expertise on avian influenza.