Regulators in EU, Japan and US take steps to facilitate development of new antibiotics
EMA, PMDA and FDA align data requirements and agree on areas of convergence.
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Luxemburg: first Antibiotics National Plan
After the joint efforts of the Ministries of Health and Agriculture, an Antibiotics National Plan is being developed (2018-2022).
Encapsulated organic acids affects performance, immunity and intestinal health in weanling pigs
Encapsulated organic acid supplementation may improve performance due to an improvement of intestinal health and immunity after weaning.
Antimicrobial resistance of faecal E. coli isolates from pig farms with different durations of in-feed antimicrobial use
The greatest frequencies of resistance were observed to tetracycline, trimethoprim/sulphamethoxazole and streptomycin with the highest levels of resistance observed in isolates from first-stage weaned pigs.
United Kingdom: Colistin use in pig sector falls by over 70%
New figures collated by the British pig industry and released by RUMA indicate use of Colistin, an antibiotic of last resort which treats a number of bacterial infections in both humans and animals, fell significantly in the sector during 2016.
Antibiotic consumption in livestock in The Netherlands
The Dutch Veterinary Drugs Authority (SDa) has presented the report on the use of drugs in livestock in 2016.
Antimicrobial potential of bacteriocins in swine production
This review provides an update on bacteriocins and their potential for use in the swine industry.
Antibiotic Use In Swine Production - Where Is It At And Where Is It Going?
Antibiotic Use In Swine Production - Where Is It At And Where Is It Going? - Dr. Peter Davies, from the 2016 Allen D. Leman Swine Conference, September 17-20, 2016, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA.
First meeting of G20 Health Ministers in Berlin
Held under the banner of “Together Today for a Healthy Tomorrow – Joint Commitment for Shaping Global Health”, the two-day meeting focused on combating global health hazards.
Antibiotic resistance: frequently asked questions (1 of 2)
What is antimicrobial resistance? Can it be transmitted between different types of bacteria? Can the same bacteria be resistant to several antibiotics? Can resistance genes be ubiquitous? Can antimicrobial resistance be measured?
ProPhorce™ Valerins: a revolutionary new molecule for a new age in animal performance
ProPhorce Valerins are glycerol esters of valeric acid to be used in feed to promote animal performance.
World Veterinary Day 2017: fight against antimicrobial resistance
On World Veterinary Day, the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) and the World Veterinary Association (WVA) pay tribute to the crucial role played by veterinarians in the fight against antimicrobial resistance.
France launches its new plan of action against veterinary antimicrobial resistances
This plan represents the commitment of France for fighting antibiotic resistances in the sphere of animal health under the “One Health” approach.
Frequent isolation of MRSA ST398 among healthy pigs in Portugal
This study showed a massive occurrence of ST398-MRSA in two independent swine farms.
USDA to launch study on antimicrobial use on swine operations
From May through August 2017, the USDA’s National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS), in collaboration with the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), will conduct a national study focusing on how antimicrobials are used on swine operations in the United States.
Diagnostic Considerations in a Growth-Promoter Free Industry
Diagnostic Considerations in a Growth-Promoter Free Industry - Back to the Future - Dr. Fabio Vannucci, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, from the 2016 Allen D. Leman Swine Conference, September 17-20, 2016, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA.