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Antimicrobial consumption in food-producing animals
In 2022, the sales of veterinary antimicrobials for food-producing animals in the EU fell by 28%, compared to 2018 ...
Antimicrobial consumption by food-producing animals in the EU (Indicator)
Key messages: In 2022, the sales of veterinary antimicrobials for food-producing animals in the EU fell by 28% compared to 2018. ...
Veterinary antimicrobials in Europe’s environment: a One Health perspective
Antimicrobials are an essential tool to prevent or treat disease in humans and animals. In food systems, they help to ensure the health and welfare of animals raised for food. ... This briefing summarises the latest knowledge on how antimicrobials used in food-producing animals may impact the health of humans, animals and ecosystems, and reviews progress in reducing their use in ... Europe’s food system. ...
(a) Annual sales of antimicrobials for farmed animals and in aquaculture in the EU-27 (2018-2022); (b) Sales of antimicrobials for farmed animals and in aquaculture by EU Member State in 2018 and 2022
Chart (a) presents the aggregate annual data on the sales of antimicrobials for food-producing animals (including cattle, pigs, poultry, horses, sheep, goats, rabbits and farmed fish) between 2018 and ... Chart (b) shows annual sales of antimicrobials for food-producing animals between 2018 and 2022 by each EU Member State, ...
(a) Annual sales of antimicrobials for farmed animals and in aquaculture in the EU-27 (2018-2022); (b) Sales of antimicrobials for farmed animals and in aquaculture by EU Member State in 2018 and 2022
Chart (a) on the left presents the aggregate annual data on the sales of antimicrobials in food-producing animals in the EU-27, expressed in milligrams per Population Correction Unit (PCU). ... The PCU takes into account the number of animals slaughtered and their estimated weight when treated. Using this methodology, 1 PCU corresponds to 1 kilogram of animal biomass. ... Right figure: The chart presents the data on the sales of veterinary antimicrobials in food-producing animals in 2018 and 2022 by EU Member State, also expressed in milligrams per PCU. ...
Toxin-producing E. coli infections
Shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli bacteria (STEC, also known as verocytotoxin-producing E. coli (VTEC) or enterohemorrhagic E. coli (EHEC)), are a group of zoonotic pathogens (i.e., originating from ... animals) that cause diarrhoea or more severe diseases after the ingestion of contaminated food or water, or after contact with infected animals (Vanaja et al., 2013). ...
Reducing use and improved monitoring can help tackle antimicrobial pollution from livestock, fish farming
While the use of antimicrobial drugs in farmed animals and in aquaculture has decreased over the past few years in Europe, the on-going presence of antimicrobial residues in the environment poses risks ...
Observatory now includes information and facts on selected water- and food-borne diseases
Facts and figures about eight water- and food-borne diseases (i.e., campylobacteriosis, salmonellosis, infections with toxin-producing E. coli bacteria, Legionnaires’ disease, shigellosis, leptospirosis ...
Antibiotic consumption by humans in the EU (Indicator)
Key message: Human consumption of antibacterial medication in the EU largely rebounded to pre-pandemic levels in 2022 and 2023, following a drop in their intake between 2019 and 2020. This renews concerns about antimicrobial resistance.
Improving livestock infrastructure for sustainable food production
The reduction in livestock production is a key climate risk for European food production ( European Climate Risk Assessment, 2024 ). ... In the worst case extreme heat waves can lead to death of animals. ... Shade can reduce effects of heat stress on animals, lowering their respiration rate. ...