Germany keeps antibiotic use in animals at a low level
The results of the evaluation of antibiotic control over a seven-year period are presented in the third QS status report.
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Use of antibiotics in animals is decreasing
The significant fall in antibiotic use in food-producing animals suggests that the measures taken at country level to reduce use are proving to be effective.
EU: Joint action on antimicrobial resistance
The presidency concluded by emphasising the global aspect of the threat and the need to take action at international level.
UK: Further reduction in antibiotic use on pig farms
New figures show the amount of antibiotic prescribed to treat pigs on UK farms in 2020 fell by 5%.
Role of food producing environments in antimicrobial resistance
EFSA experts have assessed the role of food producing environments in the emergence and spread of AMR.
U.S: FDA finalizes bringing remaining OTC antimicrobial drugs under veterinary oversight
Once this change is made, these important drugs can only be used in animals under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian.
Belgium: Decrease in antibiotic use in pigs
In 2020, antibiotic use decreased for swine and remained the same in cattle, but increased in chickens.
FAO calls at UN General Assembly for decisive action to tackle antimicrobial resistance
Need to address the double challenge of meeting growing demands for animal proteins while reducing AMR risks.
EU: Resistance levels still high in bacteria causing foodborne infections
A sizeable proportion of Salmonella and Campylobacter bacteria is still resistant to antibiotics commonly used in humans and animals.
Clinical case: Gilts not coming into heat
Since 2017 the number of gilts coming into heat (with standing reflex) has gradually fallen to levels less than 50-60% of the gilts ready to be inseminated...
Vietnam phases out preventative antibiotics in livestock
Vietnam will follow a timeline to phase out the preventative use in livestock of antibiotics that are medically important for humans.
New backing accelerates Fixed Phage’s fight against harmful bacteria
Additional funding secured to accelerate ground-breaking fight against harmful bacteria that pose risks to human health and agricultural production.
New approaches to age-old problems in nursery piglets
What factors cause increased mortality and slow-growing piglets in the nursery phase? How can we address these issues?
New goals to reduce antimicrobial use in Belgian livestock
Recent progress in reducing antibiotic use in animals has prompted Belgium to set new targets.
Germany: Antibiotic monitoring reveals use on livestock farms has decreased
Pig farms saw the most reduction in antibiotic use.
Europe working on Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance network
Antimicrobial resistance in animal bacterial pathogens represents a gap in the European One Health strategy on AMR surveillance. EARS-Vet could complement the existing European monitoring systems.