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Spain presents a tool for self-monitoring of antibiotic use by livestock farmers
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food has developed a new tool to make it easier for farmers to self-monitor the use of antibiotics in the fight against antimicrobial resistance, within the Computerized System for the Control of Veterinary Antibiotic Prescriptions (PRESVET).
Spain approves National Plan to combat antimicrobial resistance
The Sectorial Conference has approved the 2022-2024 strategic plan of the National Plan to address antimicrobial resistance (PRAN).
One health: Commission welcomes Member States' support to designate antimicrobials reserved for humans
The sale of veterinary medicinal products containing these antimicrobials will be prohibited.
Use of antimicrobials in animals trends downwards
World Organisation for Animal Health report shows promising trends in the race to fight antimicrobial resistance and preserve the efficacy of these critical medicines.
UK pig industry reduces antibiotic use by 17%
The amount of antibiotic used to treat pigs on UK farms in 2021 fell by 17%, bringing the total reduction since 2015 to 69%.
Sask Pork receives $150,000 in funding to evaluate antibiotic use on Saskatchewan hog farms
Sask Pork will receive $150,000 over three years to evaluate antibiotic use on Saskatchewan hog farms.
EU: New study unveils how the CAP is contributing to animal welfare and antimicrobial use reduction
The study provides a snapshot of the situation regarding animal welfare and use of antimicrobials throughout the EU.
France launches new EcoAntibio web portal
Launch of a new ActionAntibio web portal dedicated to EcoAntibio actions in animal sectors to fight against antibiotic resistance.
University of Minnesota swine professors receive awards at CVM Research Day
Dr. Maria Pieters and Dr. Noelle Noyes receive awards at the Points of Pride Research Day of the UMN College of Veterinary Medicine.
Salmonella and Campylobacter continue to show high levels of antibiotic resistance
Antibiotic resistance in Salmonella and Campylobacter bacteria is still high, says a report released today by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
Merck Animal Health receives FDA approval of NUFLOR®-S (florfenicol) and AROVYN™ (tulathromycin injection)
EMA adopts the scientific advice on antimicrobials reserved for human use
The scientific advice on the designation of antimicrobials or groups of antimicrobials reserved for treatment of certain infections in humans has been released by EMA and the European Commission.
The Netherlands should reduce the use of colistin in pigs
The use of colistin in the pig industry increased by 9.3% in 2020. Experts consider urgent measures are needed to reduce its use.
US sales of medically important antimicrobial drugs for livestock were down in 2020
An estimated 41% of medically important antimicrobials approved for use in food-producing animals were for use in swine in 2020.
Virbac announces the approval of TULISSIN® in the U.S. and a collaboration with Pharmgate
TULISSIN® (Tulathromycin injectable) is Virbac's first product in the U.S. livestock market.