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Cambodia joins forces to tackle antimicrobial resistance

The Cambodian government launched a multi-sectoral plan encompassing seven key strategic areas that will guide collaborative interventions to address the threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

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Mexico promotes responsible use of veterinary drugs

The Ministry of Agriculture promotes the responsible use of drugs in the livestock sector to avoid resistance to antibiotics, fungi, viruses and parasites.

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Brazil bans the use of tylosin, lincomycin and thiamulin as growth promoters

Brazil bans the import, manufacture, sale and use of tylosin, lincomycin and thiamulin as growth promoters.

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Antimicrobial capabilities of tea tree and rosemary essential oils on refrigerated swine seminal doses

Essential oils may act as antimicrobial agents in seminal doses serving as an alternative to traditional antimicrobials in the face of increasing antimicrobial resistance.

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USA: FDA releases annual summary on antimicrobials sold in 2018 for livestock use

Medically important antimicrobial sales for use in swine are up 17% from 2017, but general trends show increasing success in antimicrobial stewardship across the livestock industry.

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USA: NARMS reports antimicrobial resistance patterns in swine

National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS) monitors bacteria to determine if they are resistant to various antibiotics used in human and veterinary medicine.

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FDA revised draft guidance on compounding animal drugs

The draft guidance acknowledges that in cases where there is no FDA-approved drug that can be used to treat a particular condition, a drug compounded from bulk drug substances may be a medically appropriate treatment. Agency also accepting nominations to list of bulk drug substances.

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USA: FDA to bring remaining OTC antimicrobial drugs under veterinary oversight

Even more over-the-counter (OTC) antimicrobial drugs will soon be for use only under the professional supervision of a licensed veterinarian. FDA accepting comments on the draft guidance for industry.

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EveryPig saves farm from major fines by identifying potential withdrawal period violation

Intelligent pig health platform EveryPig recently helped one of its users stay in compliance with pig medication withdrawal periods set by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration by identifying a potential violation and alerting the production manager before the pigs were sent to market.

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United Kingdom's antibiotic use halved in four years

Antibiotic usage in pigs showed significant decreases from previous years.

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Danish pig producers must reduce their antibiotic use

Over the next four years, Danish pig producers must reduce their antibiotic use by 2% each year and completely eliminate the medicinal use of zinc.

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China publishes new maximum residue limits for veterinary drugs

The Department of Agriculture and the National Health Commission have published new regulations for maximum residue limits for veterinary drugs to be implemented as of April 1, 2020.

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Denmark: Antimicrobial resistance in animals and meat

The occurrence of antimicrobial resistance in food-producing animals and meat in Denmark is relatively stable, according to the annual DANMAP report.

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Denmark : Antibiotic use in livestock declines

Antibiotic use in terms of defined daily doses animal (DDDANAT values) declined slightly in the cattle and pig farming sectors.

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European countries continue to reduce the use of antibiotics in animals

A report published by EMA shows that European countries continue to reduce the use of antibiotics in animals. The overall sales of veterinary antibiotics across Europe dropped by more than 32% between 2011 and 2017.

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Changes in the prescription of antimicrobials in the EU: questions and answers (II)

Is the current categorization of antibiotics definitive? What measures will the authorities take to encourage a better pig health status? Can a veterinarian have any kind of problems if following his diagnosis and his judgment uses a group B antibiotic?