Antibiotic resistance has become one of the most important public health problems we face today. Therefore, initiatives and action plans are being implemented worldwide to reduce antimicrobial resistance at the national and international levels.
Measures have already been taken in many countries to reduce the use of antibiotics, and further work is needed to limit the development of antimicrobial resistance.
The challenge of reducing antibiotic consumption without losing productivity
In most cases, reducing the use of antibiotics on farms involves implementing measures to enhance animal health by changing the management of pigs.
In the absence of data and studies on the impact of reduced antibiotic use on farm productivity and economic profitability, it was feared that producers might be reluctant to reduce their consumption.
Therefore, the WHO, FAO and OIE highlighted the need for studies to assess the costs and benefits of actions to reduce the use of antibiotics.
This article evaluates
The evolution of antibiotic use by the livestock industry of The Netherlands between 1999 and 2017.
The measures taken by producers to improve health status, as well as for preventing the negative effects of reduction in the use of antibiotics.
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