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United States: antimicrobial use, resistance symposium White Paper released

The White Paper contains a synopsis of presentations given by 13 human health, animal health and environmental health scientists and professionals.

13 February 2013
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Antimicrobial use and resistance and a start toward seeking resolution on these polarizing and often misunderstood issues are topics addressed in a White Paper developed by the National Institute for Animal Agriculture.

The White Paper contains a synopsis of presentations given by 13 human health, animal health and environmental health scientists and professionals and the results of four interactive sessions involving all attendees at the “A One Health Approach to Antimicrobial Use & Resistance: A Dialogue for a Common Purpose” symposium in Columbus, Ohio, on Nov. 13-15.

The Antimicrobial Use and Resistance White Paper is available online at www.animalagriculture.org.

Wednesday January 30, 2013/ National Institute for Animal Agriculture/ United States.
http://www.animalagriculture.org

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