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EFSA to share data on open-access platform

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.

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FVE guidelines responsible use of antibiotics

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.

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Domestic sales and distribution of medically important antimicrobial drugs approved for use in food-producing animals

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USA: Antimicrobials in food-producing animals shows decline

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that domestic sales and distribution of all medically important antimicrobials intended for use in food-producing animals decreased by 33 percent between years 2016 and 2017.

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USA: Groups issue framework for antibiotic stewardship in food animal production

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.

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Malaysia: No antibiotic in animal feed soon

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

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The global tripartite partnership calling for more responsible use of antibiotics to include environment sector

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.

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Cross-sector cooperation is needed as Antimicrobial Resistance looms large in Thailand

Thai government recently urged for awareness of appropriate use of antimicrobials in human, animal and agriculture from all sectors to help the country achieve the Thailand’s national strategic plan to prevent and mitigate antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

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FAO: Farmers, frontline defenders against antimicrobial resistance

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.

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Results of a new Eurobarometer study on the public knowledge on antibiotics

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.

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Farms combining high performance and low antimicrobial usage

Producing well with a low antimicrobial usage: Is it possible in high pig-density areas? And, what is the role of the age at weaning?

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Antimicrobial resistance: Get the basics, challenges and outlooks on this global health threat

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

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OIE: action to address antimicrobial resistance in animals

Ministers agree on international action to address antimicrobial resistance in animals and to safeguard medicines for humans and animals alike.

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OIE: Agriculture Ministers join forces to tackle antimicrobial resistance in farming

Political leaders in animal health from around the world met to discuss national action plans aimed at controlling the use of antimicrobials in order to address the global rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the animal farming sector.

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HealthyLivestock: Tackling antimicrobial resistance through improved livestock health and welfare

On October 25th, a new ambitious and ground-breaking project is launched: HealthyLivestock. Internationally renowned experts and scientists from the European Union and China will work together to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

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MEPs back plans to halt spread of drug resistance from animals to humans

The agreement with EU ministers was adopted with 583 votes to 16 and 20 abstentions.

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UK: Sales of antibiotics for use in food-producing animals dropped

Total sales of veterinary antibiotics, adjusted for a nimal populations, was 37 mg/kg in 2017. This result signals an additional 18% reduction from 2016.