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FAO: Improved productivity key to less antibiotic use in livestock

Dairy

about 1 year ago

FAO: Improved productivity key to less antibiotic use in livestock

A new study Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) highlights that improving livestock productivity is key to reducing global antibiotic use.

Dairy advice: Getting prepared for a smooth drying off

N.Ireland

over 1 year ago

Dairy advice: Getting prepared for a smooth drying off

Cows are coming in for winter housing and grazing 2024 is finishing up, which means the next job on the list is drying off the cows in time

UN General Assembly sees agreement to reduce AMR use

Beef

over 1 year ago

UN General Assembly sees agreement to reduce AMR use

At the recent meeting of the UN General Assembly, world leaders agreed to target reductions on antimicrobial use in agriculture.

Ministers support UK’s National Action Plan on AMR

N.Ireland

about 2 years ago

Ministers support UK’s National Action Plan on AMR

A UK-wide plan to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has been welcomed by the Minister of...

Initiative to reduce need for antimicrobials on farm

N.Ireland

about 2 years ago

Initiative to reduce need for antimicrobials on farm

The FAO has launched an action-oriented, country-focused initiative to reduce the need for antimicrobials on farms.

Government

over 2 years ago

Antimicrobial resistance to be tackled through restrictions on antibiotics

The UK government has introduced measures to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR) by increasing restrictions on the use of antibiotics.

Antimicrobial resistance to be tackled through restrictions on antibiotics

Other

over 2 years ago

'Urgent' worldwide measures needed to combat antimicrobial resistance

Experts at the University of Manchester have said that "urgent worldwide measures" are needed to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

‘Urgent’ worldwide measures needed to combat antimicrobial resistance

Dairy

over 2 years ago

Antimicrobial use on UK dairy farms continues to decline - report

Antimicrobial use on dairy farms across the UK continues to drop, according to Kingshay's latest...

Antimicrobial use on UK dairy farms continues to decline – report

N.Ireland

over 2 years ago

Livestock farms studied as sources of resistant infections in humans

The University of Nottingham has said livestock farms are being studied as potential sources of resistant infections in animals and humans.

Livestock farms studied as sources of resistant infections in humans

Agri-Business

over 2 years ago

Nearly 90% of vets fear losing the ability to treat infections due to AMR

Almost 90% of UK vets are concerned about losing the ability to treat infections in animals as a result of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

Nearly 90% of vets fear losing the ability to treat infections due to AMR

Agri-Business

over 2 years ago

APHA and VMD headquarters go blue for AMR awareness

APHA and the VMD have lit up their headquarters in blue light to raise awareness for World AMR Awareness Week (November 18-24). 

APHA and VMD headquarters go blue for AMR awareness

Agri-Business

over 2 years ago

'Prevention is better than the cure' for calf pneumonia - AHDB

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development (AHDB) has said prevention is better than the cure when it comes to calf pneumonia.

‘Prevention is better than the cure’ for calf pneumonia – AHDB

Agri-Business

over 2 years ago

Research: Antibiotic removal not a ‘reset button’ for AMR

New research suggests that the reduction or removal of antibiotics will not reverse antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

Research: Antibiotic removal not a ‘reset button’ for AMR

Government

over 2 years ago

Sales of vet antibiotics in the UK at lowest level ever recorded - report

Sales of veterinary antibiotics in the UK are at the lowest level ever recorded, according to a report published by the VMD.

Sales of vet antibiotics in the UK at lowest level ever recorded – report

Government

almost 3 years ago

Veterinary Medicines Directorate seeks officer for AMR team

The UK government's Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) is seeking a permanent scientific...

Veterinary Medicines Directorate seeks officer for AMR team

Agri-Business

almost 3 years ago

Israeli farm trials show potential to reduce antibiotics usage in cows

Mileutis, an Israeli-based biopharmaceutical animal and human health company has completed a...

Israeli farm trials show potential to reduce antibiotics usage in cows

Agri-Business

about 3 years ago

UK pig industry cuts antibiotic use by 75% in 8 years

The UK pig industry has reduced its antibiotics use by 75% in eight years, the AHDB has said today (Tuesday, June 13).

UK pig industry cuts antibiotic use by 75% in 8 years

N.Ireland

about 3 years ago

Antimicrobial use in agriculture could fuel future epidemics – study

A new University of Oxford study has revealed that antimicrobial overuse in livestock production...

Antimicrobial use in agriculture could fuel future epidemics – study

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