Denmark: ambitious plan for animal welfare and for the reduction of the use of antimicrobials
The new rules provide an incentive to make sure that medicine is given only to individual animals in need of treatment.
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NewsEU must tackle the rising threat of microbial resistance
MEPs vow to promote prudent-use guidelines aimed at reducing non-essential and inappropriate exposure to antimicrobials in human and veterinary medicine, livestock farming, agriculture, aquaculture and horticulture.
The antimicrobial peptide cecropin AD on performance and intestinal health in weaned piglets challenged with Escherichia coli
Cecropin AD may enhance immune status and energy retention in piglets enhancing animal performance and intestinal health.
Why is antimicrobial resistance in pigs not so important for public health?
The percentage of infections potentially caused by pigs is approximately 0.019% of human infections.
Common antimicrobial resistant Campylobacter coli population in antimicrobial-free (ABF) and commercial swine systems
Since the different pig populations never came into contact, the researchers concluded that the environment must be playing a large role in the continuing survival of antibiotic-resistant C. coli.
European Union: FVE releases “Responsible use of antimicrobials” leaflets
The Federation of Veterinarians of Europe publishes new leaflets on responsible use of antimicrobials. Two short, easy-to-read leaflets summarise crucial guidance.
Citrus by-products to reduce Salmonella in weanling pigs
Citrus by-products does not reduce the negative effect of Salmonella in weanling pigs.
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NewsUnited Kingdom: advertising ban on antimicrobials the right decision
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the decision to prohibit the advertising of antimicrobials directly to animal keepers from 2013 in a bid to reduce antimicrobial resistance.
Denmark: increase in occurrence of pig MRSA
Significantly more pigs at slaughter were found to be infected with the so-called pig MRSA.
Denmark reduces the maximum level of antibiotics in pigs
In order to maintain the positive results, the Fødevarestyrelsen has decided to introduce a small reduction in the maximum level of antibiotics.
Germany: the use of antibiotics in animal husbandry is to be considerably reduced
A strategy to minimise the use of antibiotics constitutes the centrepiece of the amending act. It will enable the surveillance authorities to assess the frequency of antibiotic treatment on a farm and to compare it with other farms.
DELACON Joins the Alternatives to Antibiotics (ATA) Symposium
DELACON will contribute a poster presentation of its 2 leading products for poultry and pig, Biostrong 510 and Fresta F.
Canada: Government invests in health-boosting research for livestock industry
A new investment from the Harper Government will support research into an innovative substitute for antibiotics in livestock feed.
Longitudinal study of the persistence of antimicrobial-resistant campylobacter strains in distinct Swine production systems on farms, at slaughter, and in the environment
The objectives of this study were to compare and characterize the prevalence of antimicrobial-resistant Campylobacter in conventional and antimicrobial-free production systems on farms, at slaughter, and in the environment.
Antimicrobials in pigs, the present and future perspectives
The European Commission is reviewing and consulting how antimicrobials are used in veterinary medicine following the release of their 12 point programme in 2011. Present and future situation of antimicrobial use in the European Community is analysed.
Use of plant extract of H. cordata and T. officinale in finishing pigs
The dietary inclusion of Houttuynia cordata and Taraxacum officinale leads to an improvement of the growth performance, inmune defense and meat quality in finishing pigs.