Pig manure treatment strategies for mitigating the spread of antibiotic resistance
The composting process can be an efficient strategy for mitigating the spread of antibiotic resistance in the environment.
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The Netherlands' new long-term approach against antimicrobial resistance
The Netherlands proposes numerous actions with the National Action Plan for Antimicrobial Resistance 2024-2030.
UK: New 5-year plan to combat antimicrobial resistance
New national action plan on antimicrobial resistance launched to protect people and animals from the risks of drug-resistant infections.
Effect of postweaning feed intake on performance, intestinal morphology, and the probability of diarrhea in piglets
From their respective academic and on-farm perspectives, Josep Gasa and Josep Casanovas comment on a recent study about the effect of postweaning feed intake.
FAO launches global 10-year initiative to reduce the need for antimicrobials
The initiative aims to provide countries with policy support and knowledge sharing to help reduce the need for antimicrobials in livestock production.
USA: FDA finalizes guidance on Veterinary Feed Directives
The VFD final rule outlines the process for authorizing the use of approved animal drugs in the feed of food-producing animals that require veterinary oversight.
Application of silver nanoparticles in veterinary practice
The biocidal properties of silver nanoparticles are of interest in the context of increasing antibiotic resistance. What are their uses?
World’s first Essential Veterinary Medicines List (EVML) for food producing animals
World Veterinary Association and Brooke launch the world’s first Essential Veterinary Medicines List for food producing animals.
Modulation of the microbiota and reduction of S. Suis virulence. What mechanism could be behind it?
Modulation of the microbiota seems to influence the presence of S. Suis and the expression of its virulence factors.
EU: Veterinary drug residues in animals and foods remain low
Levels of residues from veterinary drugs and other substances found in animals and animal-derived food remain low in the European Union, according to the latest report from EFSA.
UK government brings in Veterinary Medicines Regulations legislation
Legislation being introduced will make regulations more effective and maintain the UK as an attractive place to market veterinary medicines.
Continued efforts needed to fight antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
Resistance of Salmonella and Campylobacter bacteria to commonly used antimicrobials continues to be observed frequently in humans and animals, according to EFSA.
WHO publishes the Medically Important Antimicrobials List for Humans
The responsible and prudent use of antimicrobials needs to be improved in all sectors - human, animal, plant/crop, and environment - to preserve their public health benefits.
European project to reduce the risk of exposure to antibiotic-resistant bacteria
The project, known as JAMRAI 2, aims at reducing the risk of exposure of citizens to antibiotic-resistant bacteria, and is supported with €50 million under the EU4Health programme, making it the largest EU-funded action on AMR to date.
UC Davis’ Yanhong Liu shores up PIG-PARADIGM study
Animal nutrition expert integral to team intent on reducing antibiotics use.
U.S. sales of antimicrobials for livestock increased in 2022
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine published the 2022 Summary Report on Antimicrobials Sold or Distributed for Use in Food-Producing Animals.