USAHA Announces New Headquarters Location

Prominent animal health association relocates within the KC Animal Health Corridor

July 12, 2007 – ST. JOSEPH, Mo. –The United States Animal Health Association (USAHA) now calls St. Joseph, Mo., and the KC Animal Health Corridor “home”. The association relocated its headquarters from Richmond, Va.

“This is a very exciting time for USAHA,” says USAHA president and Georgia State Veterinarian Lee M. Myers.  “We have been pleased with the results of our transition to Missouri, and plan to continue the same valuable contribution to the animal health community.”

Established in 1897, the USAHA aims to protect animal and public health by eliminating live stock disease. Its 1,400 members include state and federal animal health officials, national allied organizations, regional representatives, and individual members.

“St. Joseph has a strong animal health community that includes companies specializing in animal vaccines,” says Ted Allison, president and CEO, St. Joseph Area Chamber of Commerce. “Both the USAHA and area companies will benefit from this move.”

The USAHA recognized the strong animal health community within the KC Animal Health Corridor and began its search for the perfect Kansas City location more than a year ago.  

“USAHA will find a collaborative animal health community in the KC Animal Health Corridor,” says Joerg Ohle, chairman, Animal Health and Nutrition Initiative and president and general manager of Bayer Corp.’s Animal Health Division, North America. “We welcome them to the team.”

“The addition of a prominent animal health trade association, such as the USAHA, is an essential element to the Kansas City animal health industry base,” says Bob Marcusse, president and CEO, Kansas City Area Development Council.

About USAHA

USAHA was established in 1897.  USAHA is a science-based, dues-supported, voluntary organization. Membership includes state, federal and international animal and public health agencies, allied industry and professional organizations, as well as individual members representing academia, animal owners and animal health professionals.  USAHA primarily serves as a forum for communication and coordination among animal health constituents on issues of animal health and disease control, animal welfare, food safety and public health. 

For more information visit USAHA.