Australia: new antibiotic prescribing guidelines for livestock
The Australian Veterinary Association and Animal Medicines Australia are joining forces to develop best practice antibiotic prescribing guidelines for livestock and horses.
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World Antibiotic Awareness Week
Monday 16 November 2015 marks the launch of the first World Antibiotic Awareness Week.
United Kingdom: New guidance issued for antibiotic usage on pig farms
The new guidance was designed to help vets and farmers to review their antibiotic use.
Safer use of antibiotics and antimicrobials in livestock in Viet Nam
MARD and FAO take the first step towards safer use of antibiotics and antimicrobials in livestock in Viet Nam.
U.S. pork industry’s ongoing commitment to antibiotic research & stewardship
Building on years of supporting responsible antibiotic use, the National Pork Board has adopted a new Three-point Antibiotic Stewardship Plan that is proactive, collaborative and aggressive in its strategy and scope.
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.
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.