FVE seminar discusses responsible use of antimicrobials

• November 24, 2011

• More than 300 participants joined the FVE seminar on the theme ‘Antimicrobials: a true One-Health issue’ (Brussels, 18 November 2011), where representatives from the academic world in human and veterinary medicine, DG SANCO and the European Parliament presented their views to the audience.

  Conclusions agreed upon stress that an appropriate use of antimicrobials is key to mitigating the risk of antimicrobial resistance, as pointed out by the FVE President, Dr Christophe Buhot. The veterinary profession conveyed its wish to work together with stakeholders to be part of the solution and announced a series of actions regarding antibiotics in veterinary medicine.

  Veterinarians, farmers, the animal health industry and other stakeholders emphasised the importance of good animal husbandry, including biosecurity, good housing, nutrition, health plans and vaccination. This holistic approach also includes the responsible use of veterinary medicines under veterinary care.

  See the conference conclusions, the programme and the presentations on the FVE website.

  

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