Abstract
During the period 2009-2011 the total sales of antibiotics dropped nearly 32%, from 495 tonnes in 2009 to 338 tonnes in 2011 (FIDIN, 2012). This far exceeds the policy objective for 2011 set by the Dutch government, i.e., a 20% reduction in antibiotic use compared with 2009. Survey data on antibiotic use per animal species indicate a decrease in all five livestock sectors examined in 2011.
Original language | English |
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Place of Publication | Den Haag |
Publisher | LEI Wageningen UR |
Publication status | Published - 2012 |
Keywords
- antibiotics
- livestock farming
- animal husbandry
- livestock
- veterinary science
- veterinary practice
- animal welfare
- animal health