Page 12 of articles about antimicrobial

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%.

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).

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

FAO has published on its website an article on what you need to know about this global health threat.