Stonehaven Incubate and Agile Sciences launch company to revolutionize antibiotic use in animal health
The new company, Anifera Limited, develops compounds that increase the susceptibility of highly resistant strains of bacteria to antibiotics.
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EVAC Webinar by Inovet- Colistin use in animals: ‘no evidence of risk to public health’
Recordings of the European Veterinary Antibiotics Conference are now available. The 2020 edition of the EVAC focused on the much-debated colistin molecule and the potential consequences of overregulation.
Antibiotic reduction strategies for pig farms: Perspective from global pig health experts
In this first article of our series, we will compare and contrast the perspectives of four pig health experts from some of the most important pork producing countries (i.e. USA, Italy, Denmark and Spain) on antibiotic reduction strategies for pig farms.
Animab start-up secures 3.4 M€ seed investment to improve livestock health and performance
Animab, a venture spin-off from VIB, develops monoclonal antibodies for oral administration to ensure intestinal health of livestock.
ESVAC report shows continued decrease in sales of veterinary antibiotics in EU
European countries continue to reduce the use of antibiotics in animals.
US: FDA releases strategic plan for antimicrobial resistance
The National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS) analyzes and reports on patterns of resistance to the most important antimicrobial agents. The new plan is for 2021-2025.
Mexico encourages good practices on farms
The aim is for veterinarians and producers to properly administer medications to both terrestrial and aquatic animals for consumption.
Germany: Antibiotic use in veterinary medicine continues to decrease
Use of 3rd and 4th generation fluoroquinolones and cephalosporins are at the lowest level since 2011.
The antimicrobial resistome in relation to antimicrobial use and biosecurity in pig farming
Using resistome data in association studies adds accuracy to previously observed AMU-AMR associations. Major components of the pig resistome are positively and independently associated with on-farm AMU and biosecurity conditions.
Spain: Veterinary antibiotics sales fall in 2019
Total human use of antibiotics in Spain fell by 5.4 % in 2019, while sales of veterinary antibiotics fell by 13.6 % in the same period.
Belgium: Antibiotic use in animals reduces significantly
A clear decrease in the use of antibiotics in animals was reported again in 2019. This is also reflected in the decrease in antibiotic resistance.
Antimicrobial resistance in the Netherlands remains stable
Antibiotic usage in veal calves and pigs decreased compared to 2018.
Ireland: Public consultation on EU Regulation on veterinary medicinal products
The Regulation sets out rules for the sale, manufacture, import, export, supply, distribution, advertising, control and use of veterinary medicinal products.
Infographics on categorization of antimicrobials
This advice will be the basis of the future list of antimicrobials reserved for humans.
The European Commission adopted a Farm to Fork Strategy
The Farm to Fork Strategy is at the heart of the European Green Deal aiming to make food systems fair, healthy and environmentally-friendly.
China boasts near perfect compliance with veterinary drug residue limits
99.71% of meat and livestock product samples tested were found to be in compliance with regulations.