European Union - MEP calls for tougher controls on animal antibiotics

A resolution drafted by Agriculture Committee Chair Paolo de Castro calls for better research and analysis of the impact and more prudent use of antimicrobials in animals.

The resolution calls for:

• proper data collection and analysis of sales and use of antibiotics in animals
• research into antimicrobial-free animal production, for example vaccination, bio security, breeding for resistance
• regular systematic surveillance and monitoring of AMR in food producing animals and pets
• more prudent use of antimicrobials in animals allied with better training and information for vet and farmers on how to minimise the development of AMR