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FDA revised draft guidance on compounding animal drugs
The draft guidance acknowledges that in cases where there is no FDA-approved drug that can be used to treat a particular condition, a drug compounded from bulk drug substances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.
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 FDA accepting comments on the draft guidance for industry.
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.
United Kingdom's antibiotic use halved in four years
Antibiotic usage in pigs showed significant decreases from previous years.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
Association between antimicrobial usage, biosecurity measures as well as farm performance
According to the results of this study carried out in 60 German farrow-to-finish herds , the active improvement of biosecurity measures could be a promising alternative to reduce antimicrobial usage on herd level.
Changes in the prescription of antimicrobials in the EU: questions and answers (I)
Must a veterinarian treat sick animals, whatever the circumstances or conditions that have favoured the emergence of the disease? Prophylaxis or metaphylaxis?
Thai meat exporters underline humane farming
Thailand’s Department of Livestock Development (DLD) and meat exporters reassured that farm animals are treated by humane practices in line with internationally recognized standards.
Zoetis Establishes Research Lab at Colorado State University to Explore Immunotherapies for Livestock
Zoetis targets livestock immunotherapies as alternatives to antibiotics R&D incubator lab at CSU brings livestock health research, jobs to Fort Collins.
Effect of antimicrobial administration at birth on prevalence of antimicrobial resistance genes in piglets
These results could open the door to new perspectives on the utility of early life antimicrobial administration to healthy neonates in swine management systems.