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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.
Friday, November 6, 2020
99% of Norwegian salmon produced antibiotics free
According to the latest annual Norwegian NORM-VET report, Norwegian salmon farms have nearly eliminated the use of antibiotics.
Friday, October 23, 2020
EMA report shows falling antibiotic sales
The annual report on the European Surveillance of Veterinary Antimicrobial Consumption (ESVAC) published by European Medicines Agency (EMA) shows that European countries continue to reduce the use of antibiotics in animals. In the EU, antim ...
Monday, October 12, 2020
Bacteriophages as alternative to antibiotics in controlling Vibrio infections in shrimp
A new study found that bacteriophages can be an effective alternative to antibiotics in combatting Vibrio infections in shrimp aquaculture.
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 ...
Friday, August 14, 2020
Indian scientists creates antibiotic-free poultry feed supplement
Experts in Punjab, India have formulated an antibiotic-free poultry feed supplement made from citrus peels by using nano and biotechnology interventions, Times of India reported.
Monday, July 6, 2020
Greenpeace slams escape of antibiotic-treated salmon in Los Lagos, Chile
Greenpeace has slammed the recent escape of salmon treated with antibiotics at a Salmones Blumar S.A. farm in the Los Lagos region, Chile.
Thursday, July 2, 2020
More than 800,000 salmons treated with antibiotics escape in Chile's Los Lagos area
875,000 salmons -- that were administered with antibiotics -- have escaped at the Los Lagos area in Chile, and locals are warned not to consume any of the fish.
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.

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