EU aims to further reduce antibiotic use in livestock
Source: feedlot.ru
This year's European Antibiotic Day is focusing on the 2030 targets to prevent and reduce antimicrobial resistance, but partners in the European Platform for the Responsible Use of Medicines in Animals (EPRUMA) believe that the main goal should remain improving overall health both people and animals.
The goals set in the EU Council Recommendation to strengthen EU action on antimicrobial resistance are a positive step towards creating a One Health system aimed at reducing the need for antibiotic use, the organization said in a recent press release, but for To truly reduce the incidence of diseases, further promotion of preventive measures is necessary.
The latest 2022 sales data report shows that sales of veterinary antibiotics have fallen by 53% on average across the EU, UK and EEA since 2011, halfway towards achieving the 2030 Farm to Fork strategy target.
Keeping animals healthy through preventative care, providing comprehensive care, and using antibiotics only when necessary is the best way to reduce the need for antibiotics.
