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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.

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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.

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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.

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Antimicrobial resistance in the Netherlands remains stable

Antibiotic usage in veal calves and pigs decreased compared to 2018.

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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.

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Infographics on categorization of antimicrobials

This advice will be the basis of the future list of antimicrobials reserved for humans.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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MDR and completely susceptible Salmonella spp. recovered from carcasses of pigs (fatteners), calves (under 1 year of age), broilers and fattening turkeys, for all reporting countries (including 1 non‐MS in pig carcasses and 2 non‐MSs in broiler carcases) in 2017/2018

MDR and complete susceptibility levels are also expressed as a percentage; N: total number of Salmonella spp. reported by MSs and non‐MSs.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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.