Banning authorized antimicrobials without scientific evidence will cause animal suffering and will endanger public health
The new Veterinary Medicines Regulation allows the reservation of specific antimicrobials for human use only. Contrary to what the European Parliament proposed motion claims, according to the Regulation, these antimicrobials will then be banned completely for use in animals, with no exceptions for individual treatment or between pet and farm animals. This would greatly endanger animal health, welfare, and even public health.
Veterinarians from all over Europe are asking members of the European Parliament to vote AGAINST this dangerous motion.
Already more than 230 000 veterinarians and animal owners signed the BPT petition against this far-reaching ban on antibiotics proposed. Also in Belgium (Wallonia), a successful petition is ongoing.
To also sign:
– BPT petition in German: LINK
– UPV petition in French: LINK
Any reservation should be done in a science-based ‘One Health’ approach. Animals deserve treatment too.
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As a DVM I can say it’s imperative have access to antibiotical therapy for cure of animals: banning this practice would make impossible veterinary profession
ReplyThese antibiotics are never the first choice, they are only used when there is no alternative and it is adamant that we have access to them. If you want to stop antibiotic resistance, start with cleaning the spill water in Hyderabad, continue with banning sale over the counter without prescriptions from a doctor. And educate!
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