Animal Medicines Australia

Protecting animal health, promoting animal welfare

Animal Medicines Australia Ltd (AMA) is the industry body representing the animal health industry in Australia.

Our member companies are the innovators, manufacturers, formulators and registrants of veterinary medicines that prevent, control and treat disease across the companion animal, livestock and equine sectors.

In the livestock sector, member company products are improving agricultural production and profitability while delivering improved environmental, health, safety and animal welfare outcomes.

In the companion animal sector, veterinary medicines protect our pets’ health and promote rewarding and healthy pet ownership.

We work with industry organisations, governments, regulators and other stakeholders to promote an evidence-based approach to public policy and better health and welfare outcomes for animals in our care through better animal health.

Leading the way in animal health

AMA has played a key role in shaping the regulatory environment for animal health products, working closely with government, industry stakeholders, veterinarians and others, to ensure access to safe and effective treatments for livestock, companion animals, and wildlife. AMA also promotes responsible pet ownership, biosecurity, and innovation in animal healthcare.

AMA has evolved to become a trusted voice in animal health policy, providing research-driven insights and industry expertise to influence decision-making at both national and international levels.

$37.6 billion

Animal health products are critical inputs to Australia's $37.6 billion livestock industries

28.7 million pets

There are 6.9 million Australian households with pets

$839 million

Companion animals account for $839 million or 57% of sector sales in Australia

$637 million

Production animals account for $637 million or 43% of sector sales in Australia

Source: AMA’s Pets in Australia: A national survey of pets and people
Source: Market sales data from Australian animal health companies

Animal Health Industry in Australia

How veterinary medicines protect and promote the sustainability and prosperity of Australia’s social, environmental and economic landscapes

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Purpose

Our commitment to animal health and sustainability

Our Mission

To facilitate access to the best veterinary medicines by influencing and shaping the animal health environment.

Our Vision

An Australian community that embraces the benefits of animal health.

We are working to enable the animal health industry to bring the benefits of animal care to farmers, veterinarians and pet owners.

Our Priorities

✔ Influence regulatory settings to facilitate animal health innovation
✔ Advocate and promote the benefits of animal care
✔ Create and implement systems that promote responsible and sustainable veterinary medicine use
✔ Administer and deliver a responsive secretariat and efficient member services

Our People

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We are working to promote safe and responsible access to a range of veterinary medicines for use by farmers and pet owners to deliver more profitable and productive livestock industries that promote better welfare outcomes, as well as better health outcomes for pets and their owners.

Ben Stapley

Executive Director

Dr Charmian Bennett

Director Science and Policy

Dr Katie Asplin

Director Animal Health Policy & Engagement

Vanessa Clark

Business Manager

Richard Boyce

Communications and Engagement Manager

Our Board of Directors

Hendrik Van der Walt	General Manager - Australia New Zealand (Chair)	Elanco
Ross Giovanetti	Managing Director - Australia and New Zealand	Phibro
Eric Flanagan	Managing Director	MSD
Kim Mouret	General Manager - Australia	Vetoquinol Australia
Christoph Tautphaeus	Head of Animal Health	Boehringer Ingelheim
John Embling	Regional Director SANZA	Virbac

Pets in Australia: A national survey of pets and people

I think I would be much worse off without my pets. They bring me laughter and joy. They need me and love me. I think I would be depressed and unhappy and less capable of looking after myself if it weren't for my pets.

Cat and dog owner New South Wales

Pets have been a source of companionship and support through thick and thin. They are funny characters that greatly enrich life with their love.

Cat and fish owner New South Wales

My dog needs walking, and it motivates me every day to walk in the morning and afternoon. Healthy for him and myself. He makes me laugh and is a great companion.

Dog owner, South Australia