On 23 November 2021, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) published its eleventh report on the European Surveillance of Veterinary Antimicrobial Consumption (ESVAC). The report presents data on the sales of veterinary antimicrobial agents from European countries in 2019 and 2020. In addition, it includes a chapter describing changes in consumption of veterinary antimicrobials for the
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Microaggressions are negative comments or actions directed at a marginalized group of people. Microaggressions are not loud, angry outbursts; rather, they are small things that often go unnoticed by everyone except those who are affected. British Veterinary Association – BVA designed posters to make people think about what they say, and start conversations about race,
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Recently, a growing number of major British consumer brands have begun to use flat-faced animals in their marketing and advertising. They indirectly contribute to the over-popularization of these animals and, as a result, the extreme demand for flat-faced breeds. Blue Cross* launched the #EndTheTrend campaign in October 2021, urging UK brands to stop using flat-faced
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Formed in 2021, the Pet Alliance Europe is coordinated by AnimalhealthEurope and the European Pet Food Federation (FEDIAF). They are united in their belief that pet ownership has the potential to enhance the lives of all Europeans and brings many societal benefits. They refer to this as #PetPower. #PetPower is another way of talking about
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