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Image 2. Feed processing facility in North America. Source ANACAN.

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Antibiotic reduction strategies for pig farms: Perspective from global pig health experts

In this first article of our series, we will compare and contrast the perspectives of four pig health experts from some of the most important pork producing countries (i.e. USA, Italy, Denmark and Spain) on antibiotic reduction strategies for pig farms.

HealthPress releases

Animab start-up secures 3.4 M€ seed investment to improve livestock health and performance

Animab, a venture spin-off from VIB, develops monoclonal antibodies for oral administration to ensure intestinal health of livestock.

Changes in aggregated overall sales in mg/PCU, as well as sales of fluoroquinolones, other quinolones, 3rd and 4th-generation cephalosporins and polymyxins, for 25 EU/EEA countries, from 2011 to 2018 (note the difference in the scales of the y-axes). Source: European Medicines Agency, 2020.

ESVAC report shows continued decrease in sales of veterinary antibiotics in EU

European countries continue to reduce the use of antibiotics in animals.

US: FDA releases strategic plan for antimicrobial resistance

The National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS) analyzes and reports on patterns of resistance to the most important antimicrobial agents. The new plan is for 2021-2025.

Mexico encourages good practices on farms

The aim is for veterinarians and producers to properly administer medications to both terrestrial and aquatic animals for consumption.

Germany: Antibiotic use in veterinary medicine continues to decrease

Use of 3rd and 4th generation fluoroquinolones and cephalosporins are at the lowest level since 2011.

The antimicrobial resistome in relation to antimicrobial use and biosecurity in pig farming

Using resistome data in association studies adds accuracy to previously observed AMU-AMR associations. Major components of the pig resistome are positively and independently associated with on-farm AMU and biosecurity conditions.

Spain: Veterinary antibiotics sales fall in 2019

Total human use of antibiotics in Spain fell by 5.4 % in 2019, while sales of veterinary antibiotics fell by 13.6 % in the same period.

Belgium: Antibiotic use in animals reduces significantly

A clear decrease in the use of antibiotics in animals was reported again in 2019. This is also reflected in the decrease in antibiotic resistance.

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Antimicrobial resistance in the Netherlands remains stable

Antibiotic usage in veal calves and pigs decreased compared to 2018.

Ireland: Public consultation on EU Regulation on veterinary medicinal products

The Regulation sets out rules for the sale, manufacture, import, export, supply, distribution, advertising, control and use of veterinary medicinal products.

antimicrobials

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Infographics on categorization of antimicrobials

This advice will be the basis of the future list of antimicrobials reserved for humans.

farm to fork

Markets-EconomicsNews

The European Commission adopted a Farm to Fork Strategy

The Farm to Fork Strategy is at the heart of the European Green Deal aiming to make food systems fair, healthy and environmentally-friendly.

China boasts near perfect compliance with veterinary drug residue limits

99.71% of meat and livestock product samples tested were found to be in compliance with regulations.

EU: Veterinary drug residues, compliance still high

The EU showed 99.7% compliance with safety standards for residues of veterinary medicines and contaminants in animals and animal-derived food according to EFSA’s latest report.

EU: Interactive tool to explore antimicrobial resistance data

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has just updated the interactive tool for viewing antimicrobial resistance data for 2018.