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Tuesday, February 8, 2022
EU veterinary drug legislation enacted to keep antimicrobial resistance in check
A new revised EU veterinary drug legislation was put in place last month, as part of efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Monday, February 7, 2022
Ukraine approves order to keep antimicrobial veterinary drugs under control
Ukraine has approved an order concerning the use of antimicrobial veterinary drugs in veterinary medicine and a reporting procedure for veterinary medicine specialists, who use veterinary antimicrobials to treat animals, to report the amoun ...
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
US sees drop in sales of critical antimicrobial drugs approved for use in livestock in 2019-2020 period
US sales and distribution of medically important antimicrobial drugs approved for use in food-producing animals decreased by 3% between 2019 and 2020, according to the US, according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Monday, December 20, 2021
US scientists examine antimicrobial compound from soybean plants, that may benefit animal health
South Dakota State University (US) scientists are researching ways to help animals stay healthy using an antimicrobial compound produced by soybean plants.
Monday, November 29, 2021
FAO introduces new five-year plan to counter antimicrobial resistance
The silent global threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) highly impacts the agri-food sector, Qu Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) warned last week while presenting FAO's new fiv ...
Monday, November 1, 2021
EFSA starts work studying risk of antimicrobial resistant bacteria during animal transport
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has begun work on a new assessment looking at the risk of antimicrobial resistant bacteria spreading during animal transport.
Monday, November 1, 2021
China reveals new plan to cut veterinary antimicrobial use
China's Ministry of Agriculture has announced the country's new National Action Plan for Reduction of Veterinary Antimicrobial Use (2021-2025) with the goal of strengthening its comprehensive management of veterinary antimicrobial drugs, re ...
Monday, June 21, 2021
EFSA identifies feed, humans as potential sources of antimicrobial resistance in livestock
Fertilisers of faecal origin, irrigation and water are the most significant sources of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in plant-based food and/or aquaculture, according to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Finalised US FDA guidance further restricts use of critical antimicrobials in animals
Although animal owners would still have access to medically important antimicrobials to address animal health issues, they would need to consult their veterinarian to obtain a prescription.
Thursday, June 10, 2021
A cross-sectional study of antimicrobial usage on commercial broiler and layer chicken farms in Bangladesh
Commercial poultry production is growing rapidly in Bangladesh to address the increasing demand for poultry meat and eggs. Challenges faced by producers include the occurrence of poultry diseases, which are usually treated or controlled by ...
Thursday, May 27, 2021
Kemin acquires US-based antimicrobial company Bio-Cide International
Kemin Industries announced May 6 that it has acquired Oklahoma, US-based Bio-Cide International, Inc. (Bio-Cide), a leading multispecialty source of chlorine dioxide-based antimicrobial technology.
Friday, May 7, 2021
Kemin acquires antimicrobial company
Kemin Industries announced May 6 that it has acquired Norman, Oklahoma-based Bio-Cide International, Inc. (Bio-Cide), a leading multi-specialty source of chlorine dioxide-based antimicrobial technology.
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
New BAP farm standard adds requirements on antimicrobials, social accountability, wildlife protection
Issue 3.0 of the Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) Farm Standard has been released to the public, the Global Aquaculture Alliance announced on March 1.
Monday, February 1, 2021
UN group focused on fighting antimicrobial resistance sees participation from major industry players
Global leaders in science, industry and government have joined the United Nations’ One Health Global Leaders Group on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) to combat antimicrobial resistance.
Monday, January 11, 2021
US FDA seeks public comment on durations of use for antimicrobials for food animals
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has published a concept paper to obtain early input from the public on a potential framework for how animal drug sponsors could voluntarily make changes to the approved conditions of use for certain med ...

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