Different European Perspectives on the Treatment of Clinical Mastitis in Lactation

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Third joint inter-agency report on integrated analysis of consumption of antimicrobial agents and occurrence of antimicrobial resistance in bacteria from humans and food-producing animals in the EU/EEA JIACRA III 2016-2018

Summary: The report analyzed data from 2016-2018 on antimicrobial consumption and antimicrobial resistance in bacteria from humans and food-producing animals obtained by the agencies' EU-wide surveillance networks. Significant variations in antimicrobial consumption between countries were observed in both human and food animal sectors.

EFSA JOURNAL (2021)

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Review Microbiology

Driving Laboratory Standardization of Bacterial Culture and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing in Veterinary Clinical Microbiology in Europe and Beyond

Dorina Timofte et al.

Summary: Clinical microbiology laboratories have an important role in guiding antimicrobial treatment, but there is a need for standardized training and harmonization of diagnostic procedures, particularly in veterinary clinical microbiology. The European Network for Optimization of Veterinary Antimicrobial Treatment (ENOVAT) aims to address these issues by working with experts to standardize laboratory methodologies and optimize veterinary antimicrobial treatment, potentially creating a template for international implementation.

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY (2021)

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Article Veterinary Sciences

Prudent Use of Antibiotics in Dairy Cows: The Nordic Approach to Udder Health

Paivi Rajala-Schultz et al.

Summary: Dairy production in the Nordic countries has a low consumption of antibiotics, but maintains high levels of animal health, productivity, and milk quality. Their strategies for mastitis control and treatment can serve as a model for prudent antibiotic use in cattle herds in other countries and regions.

FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE (2021)

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The Next Step to Further Decrease Veterinary Antibiotic Applications: Phytogenic Alternatives and Effective Monitoring; the Dutch Approach

Maria J. Groot et al.

Summary: In the Netherlands, policies have been developed to decrease antibiotic usage in animals and explore alternatives. A one-on-one relationship between farmer and veterinarian is successfully implemented with mandatory registration of antibiotic usage. Innovative strategies are required to facilitate a further reduction in antibiotic veterinary usage.

FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE (2021)

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