The Netherlands' new long-term approach against antimicrobial resistance

From November 18 to 24, World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week is being celebrated, focusing on preventing the spread of antimicrobial resistance.

Significant decrease in cephalosporins and polypeptide antibiotics, slight increase in fluoroquinolones.

A new report outlines the tools and practices that can reduce the need for antimicrobials such as vaccination, biosecurity, genetics, and digital technologies.

The aim is to prevent animal abuse. In practice, electroshock equipment is used too often and not according to the rules.

New national action plan on antimicrobial resistance launched to protect people and animals from the risks of drug-resistant infections.

The initiative aims to provide countries with policy support and knowledge sharing to help reduce the need for antimicrobials in livestock production.

Resistance of Salmonella and Campylobacter bacteria to commonly used antimicrobials continues to be observed frequently in humans and animals, according to EFSA.

The responsible and prudent use of antimicrobials needs to be improved in all sectors - human, animal, plant/crop, and environment - to preserve their public health benefits.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine published the 2022 Summary Report on Antimicrobials Sold or Distributed for Use in Food-Producing Animals.

European countries have substantially reduced sales of veterinary antibiotics, which translates into a lower risk of bacteria becoming resistant in people and animals.

The plan provides stakeholders with a transparent roadmap of the actions that correspond to FDA’s three main veterinary stewardship goals.