EU: Veterinary drug residues, compliance still high
The EU showed 99.7% compliance with safety standards for residues of veterinary medicines and contaminants in animals and animal-derived food according to EFSA’s latest report.
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EU: Interactive tool to explore antimicrobial resistance data
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has just updated the interactive tool for viewing antimicrobial resistance data for 2018.
Antimicrobial resistance in the EU - some encouraging trends
Salmonella and Campylobacter are becoming increasingly resistant to the antibiotic ciprofloxacin, but there has been positive development in food-producing animals.
EC: progress report on Antimicrobial Resistance Action Plan
The European Commission published its 4th progress report on the implementation of the European One Health Action Plan against Antimicrobial Resistance, which was adopted in June 2017.
Cambodia joins forces to tackle antimicrobial resistance
The Cambodian government launched a multi-sectoral plan encompassing seven key strategic areas that will guide collaborative interventions to address the threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Mexico promotes responsible use of veterinary drugs
The Ministry of Agriculture promotes the responsible use of drugs in the livestock sector to avoid resistance to antibiotics, fungi, viruses and parasites.
Brazil bans the use of tylosin, lincomycin and thiamulin as growth promoters
Brazil bans the import, manufacture, sale and use of tylosin, lincomycin and thiamulin as growth promoters.
Antimicrobial capabilities of tea tree and rosemary essential oils on refrigerated swine seminal doses
Essential oils may act as antimicrobial agents in seminal doses serving as an alternative to traditional antimicrobials in the face of increasing antimicrobial resistance.
USA: FDA releases annual summary on antimicrobials sold in 2018 for livestock use
Medically important antimicrobial sales for use in swine are up 17% from 2017, but general trends show increasing success in antimicrobial stewardship across the livestock industry.
USA: NARMS reports antimicrobial resistance patterns in swine
National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS) monitors bacteria to determine if they are resistant to various antibiotics used in human and veterinary medicine.
FDA revised draft guidance on compounding animal drugs
The draft guidance acknowledges that in cases where there is no FDA-approved drug that can be used to treat a particular condition, a drug compounded from bulk drug substances may be a medically appropriate treatment. Agency also accepting nominations to list of bulk drug substances.
USA: FDA to bring remaining OTC antimicrobial drugs under veterinary oversight
Even more over-the-counter (OTC) antimicrobial drugs will soon be for use only under the professional supervision of a licensed veterinarian. FDA accepting comments on the draft guidance for industry.
EveryPig saves farm from major fines by identifying potential withdrawal period violation
Intelligent pig health platform EveryPig recently helped one of its users stay in compliance with pig medication withdrawal periods set by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration by identifying a potential violation and alerting the production manager before the pigs were sent to market.
United Kingdom's antibiotic use halved in four years
Antibiotic usage in pigs showed significant decreases from previous years.
Danish pig producers must reduce their antibiotic use
Over the next four years, Danish pig producers must reduce their antibiotic use by 2% each year and completely eliminate the medicinal use of zinc.
China publishes new maximum residue limits for veterinary drugs
The Department of Agriculture and the National Health Commission have published new regulations for maximum residue limits for veterinary drugs to be implemented as of April 1, 2020.