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EMA: updated scientific advice on the categorisation of antimicrobials

The scientific advice refines the classification of these medicines according to the risk their use in animals causes to public health through the possible development of antimicrobial resistance.

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OIE: Shift in use of antibiotics in animals

Figures released by the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) show positive global progress on the regulation and monitoring of antimicrobial use in animals.

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Denmark reduces, once more, antibiotic consumption in pigs

In 2018, the Danish pig farmers have managed to reduce, once more, antibiotic consumption. In the last five years, antibiotic consumption has dropped by up to 18%.

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UK: Antibiotic use in people and animals between 2013 and 2017

Based on use per ‘bodyweight’, there was a reduction of 40% in food-producing animals (from 62 mg/kg to 37 mg/kg) and 9% in people (from 135 mg/kg to 123 mg/kg).

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EU: First regional workshop on antimicrobial resistance

The Commission is organising the first of a series of regional workshops on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) from 5-8 February in Cape Town, South Africa.

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Denmark: International Centre for Antimicrobial Resistance Solutions

The new International Centre for Antimicrobial Resistance Solutions would be set up in Copenhagen in 2019.

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China: strengthen the regulation over veterinary drugs

Recently, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) has revised and released the Announcement on the Heavy Punishment for Serious Illegal Acts Concerning Veterinary Drugs (Announcement No. 97 of MARA), and abolished its former Announcement No. 2071.

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EFSA to share data on open-access platform

EFSA has taken a major step towards becoming a fully open data organisation by committing to publish the scientific data it uses for EU-wide monitoring programmes and surveys and many of its risk assessments.

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FVE guidelines responsible use of antibiotics

We can only combat antimicrobial resistance using a ‘One Health’ approach, involving all fields where antibiotics are used such as in human and veterinary medicine and in agriculture.” says Rafael Laguens, President of FVE.

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Domestic sales and distribution of medically important antimicrobial drugs approved for use in food-producing animals

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USA: Antimicrobials in food-producing animals shows decline

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that domestic sales and distribution of all medically important antimicrobials intended for use in food-producing animals decreased by 33 percent between years 2016 and 2017.

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USA: Groups issue framework for antibiotic stewardship in food animal production

A group of major food companies, retailers, livestock producers, and trade and professional associations announced a comprehensive framework to strengthen stewardship of antibiotic use in food animals.

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Malaysia: No antibiotic in animal feed soon

“This is the first step towards prohibiting the use of antibiotics considered critical for humans”.

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The global tripartite partnership calling for more responsible use of antibiotics to include environment sector

The global tripartite partnership calling for more responsible use of antibiotics in humans, animals and agriculture (including aquaculture and plant production) has announced it is widening its coverage to include the environment sector.

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Cross-sector cooperation is needed as Antimicrobial Resistance looms large in Thailand

Thai government recently urged for awareness of appropriate use of antimicrobials in human, animal and agriculture from all sectors to help the country achieve the Thailand’s national strategic plan to prevent and mitigate antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

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FAO: Farmers, frontline defenders against antimicrobial resistance

Farmers have a vital role to play in stemming the spread of antimicrobial resistance among disease-causing pathogens, and can make a significant contribution simply by adopting good hygiene practices during their day-to-day farm operations.

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Results of a new Eurobarometer study on the public knowledge on antibiotics

The Commission released the results of a new Eurobarometer study on the public knowledge on antibiotics and overall trends in their use ahead of the 11th European Antibiotic Awareness Day.