Subclinical prevalence of enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli
This study investigated the prevalence of ETEC positive pigs in farms without clinical signs of diarrhea, and the antibiotic resistance pattern observed amongst ETEC strains isolates.
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New ESVAC tool on antibiotic use in animals
A new interactive database is launched allowing users to access the specific ESVAC data they are interested in (specific country, sales of a particular class of antibiotic and create charts, maps or graphs...).
Sales of antibiotics in animals in Europe have decreased
According to this report, sales of antibiotics in animals in Europe have decreased by approximately 8% between 2011 and 2013.
California to restrict antibiotics use in farm animals
California is the first state in the nation to restrict the use of antibiotics in healthy farm animals.
Denmark: important decrease in the use of antibiotics in farm animals
The drop has been by 9.1% with respect to the same period in 2014.
United States: Establishment of the Presidential Advisory Council on Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
The work of the Advisory Council complements other federal efforts, including the National Strategy for Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria and the National Action Plan for Combating Antibiotic-resistant Bacteria.
How antibiotics are used on the farm
Dr. Brad Jones, a veterinarian with the University of Nebraska and Great Plains Veterinary Educational Center takes viewers on a virtual tour of a livestock production facility to show the decision-making process regarding antibiotic use in cattle and pigs.
European Commission publishes guidelines on the prudent use of antimicrobials in veterinary medicine
They provide, at a glance, Member States authorities, farmers and veterinarians with practical examples of what is being done in other EU countries to promote the prudent use of antimicrobials in veterinary medicine.
Germany: drop in the sales of antibiotics for animals
In 2014, 214 tonnes less than in 2013 were sold (approximately 15% less), and almost 468 tonnes less (some 27% less) in comparison with early 2011.
Withdrawal of medication in feed: impact and most affected piglets
A good diet is not enough to prevent post-weaning diarrhoea in the youngest, lightest animals, since they do not eat as much as they should.
Global trends in antimicrobial use in food animals
We estimate that between 2010 and 2030, the global consumption of antimicrobials will increase by 67%, from 63,151 ± 1,560 tons to 105,596 ± 3,605 tons.
Codex Alimentarius: residues of certain veterinary drugs should not be found in food of animal origin
The Codex Alimentarius Commission has adopted a recommendation that competent authorities in countries should prevent residues in food.
Impact of the use of ß-lactam antimicrobials on the emergence of E. coli isolates resistant to cephalosporins
The results suggest that the use of ceftiofur and amoxicillin at different stages of the rearing cycle are independent risk factors for the selection of CR E. coli.
Antibiotic resistance: one of the topics discussed by the G7 in Bavaria
Leaders fully support the recently adopted WHO Global Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance.
United States: National Pork Board defines antibiotics stewardship plan
The National Pork Board intends to allocate up to $1.4 million in funding of scientific research and antibiotic risk assessment studies, producer education and consumer awareness programs.
United States: FDA regulation to help ensure judicious use of antibiotics in food-producing animals
FDA announced yesterday the Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) final rule, an important piece of the agency’s overall strategy to promote the judicious use of antimicrobials in food-producing animals.