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Monday, March 8, 2021
Germany sees drop in antibiotic use in livestock farms in 2020
The amount of antibiotics used at all livestock farms in Germany continued to drop in 2020 compared to 2019, according to the country's QS quality system, the leading German standard for food safety.
Monday, January 4, 2021
UK public health faces risk from import of US meat from animals given banned antibiotics, report says
A report has warned that livestock produced in the United States are administered with antibiotics that are banned in the United Kingdom - a matter of concern since meat from these animals would be imported under post-Brexit trade deals.
Friday, December 18, 2020
US firm collaborates with Irish research institute on antibiotic alternative to mastitis
APC Microbiome Ireland, headquartered at University College Cork, will partner with ImmuCell Corporation to develop natural antimicrobials (bacteriocins) for the treatment and prevention of mastitis, Food Ingredients First reported.
Friday, December 18, 2020
US FDA reports consecutive rise in livestock antibiotic sales
For the second straight year, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reporting an increase in the amount of medically-important antibiotics sold for use in food-producing animals in the country, according to the Center for ...
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Antibiotic use in UK pig industry falls 60% from 2015
Sales of antibiotics - those used to treat livestock breed for food production - in the United Kingdom have halved since 2014, according to RUMA's Targets Task Force Report 2020.
Thursday, November 19, 2020
Zoetis supports call for greater awareness of responsible antibiotic use
Zoetis Inc. has pledged on November 19 its support for World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2020, an initiative to encourage the prudent use of antibiotics in people and animals.
Monday, November 16, 2020
Stonehaven Incubate launches new company to revolutionise use of antibiotics in animal health
Stonehaven Incubate AG and Agile Sciences Inc have completed initial studies validating the safety and efficacy of Agile's small molecules, leading to the formation of Anifera Limited.
Monday, September 14, 2020
UK programme helps reduce antibiotics use in poultry sector by 76%
The British Poultry Council (BPC) has released its 2020 Antibiotic Stewardship Report which highlights the achievements made by the UK poultry meat sector's drive for excellence in bird health and welfare that's delivering responsible use o ...
Monday, September 7, 2020
Germany's use of antibiotics for animal health drops -7.2% in 2019
The number of antibiotics used in veterinary medicine in Germany has fallen to 670 tonnes (-7.2%) in 2019 compared to 2018, according the country's Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL).
Friday, August 28, 2020
Australian meat plant suspended from exporting to China following detection of antibiotic traces in beef
Chinese authorities have found antibiotic traces on a consignment of beef originating from a John Dee (Warwicj Bacon) plant in Queensland, Australia, Beef Central reported.
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Amlan to feature antibiotic-free solution on Fox Business
Amlan International will showcase how its natural, mineral-based alternative to antibiotics is transforming poultry production worldwide during an upcoming television episode of "Built in America: INNOVATION NATION" on Fox Busines ...
Monday, June 29, 2020
More than 40% of critical antibiotics used by US cattle sector, report claims
A report by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) claimed that more than 40% of all medically critical antibiotics have been used by US cattle producers.
Monday, June 22, 2020
How an automatic flushing system can reduce the use of antibiotics
Consumers worldwide start to worry about the use of antibiotics in livestock production and their effect on human health. Antibiotic-free chicken is increasingly becoming the standard for supermarkets and restaurants. To produce poultry wit ...
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Nor-Feed triples production of antibiotic alternatives at US$5.1 million factory
In the fourth quarter of 2020, French Nor-Feed will kick off production a new factory in Chemillé in the Maine-et-Loire region, a famous location for its herbs.An investment of4.5 million euros (~US$5.1 million; 1 euro = US$1.13)has been fu ...
Thursday, June 4, 2020
Level of antibiotic use in UK pig industry remains unchanged in 2019
The level of antibiotic use in the UK pigs remained unchanged in 2019 despite significant disease challenges, according to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board.

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