Tag: antimicrobials
New report reveals global decrease in antimicrobial use in animals
The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) has released a landmark report showing encouraging progress in combatting antimicrobial resistance. According to the report, the...
Role of nutraceuticals in livestock feed
The prohibition of antibiotics as growth promoters, concerns about antimicrobial resistance, and consumer demand for drug-free animals and high-quality food products present challenges for...
João Marcelo Gomes named President of Kemin Food Technologies – EMEA
João Marcelo Gomes, who joined Kemin as President of Animal Nutrition and Health – South America in 2019, has been appointed as President of...
Eight private-sector organizations adopt antimicrobial use stewardship principles
Eight organizations have adopted principles aimed to optimize animal health to reduce reliance on antimicrobials developed by the International Poultry Council (IPC).
The International Poultry...
Use of antimicrobials in animals trends downwards, WOAH report says
A recent report from the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) shows promising trends in the race to fight antimicrobial resistance and preserve the...
FAO announces new plan to counter antimicrobial resistance
Qu Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), presented FAO's new five-year plan at the webinar held Friday,...
