A year on from its launch, a Welsh programme designed to address the spread of antibiotic resistance in animals and the environment in Wales has made exciting progress. The Arwain DGC (Defnydd Gwrthficrobaidd Cyfrifol / Responsible Antimicrobial Use) programme highlights the issue of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Through training, applying new technology, data gathering, and improving understanding, the programme helps farmers, equine keepers and vets in Wales reduce the need to use antibioti

The 8th of November saw the launch of the annual VARSS (Veterinary Antimicrobials Resistance Sales and Surveillance) report. As usual this is a wonderfully detailed and thoroughly compiled report which is worth a read. Perhaps two things are highlighted by the report: Firstly, that the average use of antimicrobials in food producing animals is 28.3 mg of antimicrobial per kilogram of livestock, the lowest it has ever been. The use of antimicrobials has dropped by over 50% since the report’

This medicines update is provided by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) and lists new active substance, new marketing authorisations and changes to authorisations most relevant to vets. Changes to authorisations most relevant to vets The changes to authorisations most relevant to vets can be found below. Each product listed, along with the authorisation holder, distribution category and details of which Summary of Product Characteristics sections have been revised/changed. All entries ca