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    European Antibiotic Awareness Day

    More prevention, less antibiotics

    The annual European Antibiotic Awareness Day is on 18 November. The purpose of the day is to remind everyone of responsible antibiotic use and the impact of bacterial resistance on human and animal health.

    • 2019 The use of antimicrobials in food-producing animals is decreasing, but additional investments are needed in the control of antimicrobial resistance

    • 2016 Antibiotics and pets
    • 2015 Antibiotic therapies for dogs and cats in focus
    • 2014 Preventive measures reduce the use of antibiotics on production animals
    • 2013 Antibiotic use for animals in Finland

     

    More information

    • Monitoring of antibiotic resistance
    • Frequently asked questions about ESBL
    • Frequently asked questions about MRSA
    • Declaration (pdf)
    • Substantial national variation in consumption of veterinary antimicrobials in Europe  (Fimea)
    • Sales of veterinary antimicrobials increased in 2011 (Fimea)
    Page last updated 2/12/2020

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