UK pig industry reduces antibiotic use by 75%

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

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United Kingdom pig producers can now become accredited to export to California under the US state's new Proposition 12 regulations.

UK pork production continues to be impacted by the market conditions of the past two years as domestic supplies remain tight.

Sales of antibiotics for use in food-producing animals fell by 9% last year and have reduced by 59% since 2014.

Reduced production, higher pig prices, and lower consumer demand has led to a challenging trading marketplace for pig meat in the UK.

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While margins were still negative, improving pig prices and feed costs moved the sector much closer to profitability.

Findings from the European Union Summary Report on Antimicrobial Resistance in zoonotic and indicator bacteria from humans, animals and food in 2020/2021.

Sales of medically important antimicrobial drugs for use in swine were up 3% from 2020.