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The OIE publishes its Strategy on Antimicrobial Resistance and the Prudent Use of Antimicrobials to tackle the antimicrobial resistance threat.

Antimicrobial consumption in pigs - when measured in doses and adjusted for the number of pigs produced per year - was 22% lower in 2015 than in 2009.

While cautious about how much remains unknown, the authors - experts form the Royal Veterinary College in London and FAO experts led by Juan Lubroth - highlight compelling evidence of the scale of the threat.

The decision is conditional on the divestment of a number of animal health vaccines and pharmaceuticals.

The new Action plan will focus on supporting Member States, particularly in establishing, implementing and monitoring their National Action Plans and strengthening its leading role in global fora, notably within the international organisations and with major trade partners.

EFSA, the European Medicines Agency and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control are to propose a list of indicators that will enable risk managers to monitor the reduction of antimicrobial resistance.

The evaluation concludes that the Action Plan had a clear EU added value acting as a symbol of political commitment, stimulating several actions within Member States, and has served to strengthen international cooperation.

Overall, pigs, cattle, poultry and sheep/goats accounted for 33% (19.593), 32% (18.855), 14% (8.050) and 13% (7.801), respectively, of the PCU (population correction unit;i.e. the estimated weight at treatment of livestock and of slaughter animals) in the 29 countries.

EPRUMA and the Slovak Presidency of the EU held a workshop to create a common understanding on the responsible use of veterinary medicines in the EU. During the event, EPRUMA partners signed a declaration emphasising their commitment to pursuing common objectives for the coming years.

During the meeting, the authorities requested the Ministry of Agriculture (MAPA) to move forward regarding the National Strategy in an integrated and multisectorial way.

They pledged to strengthen regulation of antimicrobials, improve knowledge and awareness, and promote best practices — as well as to foster innovative approaches using alternatives to antimicrobials and new technologies for diagnosis and vaccines.

The results show that EU citizens are concerned about the use of veterinary medicines and their impact on human health.

New FAO Action Plan aims to help countries equip their agricultural sectors to respond to growing threat.

Last July, the European Commission adpoted an Implementing Decision regarding the authorisation of all the veterinary drugs containing 'colistin' in combination with other oral antimicrobial drugs.

New website highlights the steps the agriculture community is taking to prepare for 2017 changes in the use of antibiotics.