Responsible use of antibiotics - meat and milk

Level: Core

High and improper use of antibiotics in animal husbandry is associated with an increased prevalence of resistant bacteria.1 Increased antibiotics resistance constitutes a public health threat worldwide, and is an important sustainability challenge.2  Contracting authorities that set criteria regarding the responsible use of antibiotics can contribute to antibiotics being used only when necessary for the sake of an animal's health.

Details

Type:
Technical specification
ID:
11398
Group:
Milk and dairy from sheep and goats