In keeping with information from the Federal Place of job for Shopper Coverage and Meals Protection (BVL), the quantity of antibiotics administered in veterinary medication in Germany diminished once more in 2022, in step with earlier years.
In comparison to 2021, the quantity disbursed diminished by means of 61 heaps to 540 t (-10.1%). In comparison to 2011, the primary yr with recorded information, the volume of antibiotics disbursed has fallen by means of round 68%.
- The volume of fluoroquinolones diminished by means of 0.6 heaps in comparison to the former yr, to five heaps (-10.1%).
- The quantity of third and 4th technology cephalosporins was once 1.1 t (-0.1 t, -10.8%).
- The quantity of polypeptide antibiotics (principally colistin) additionally diminished, attaining 44 t (-6.8 t, -13.3%).
As in earlier years, penicillins and tetracyclines represent the most important percentage of antibiotics disbursed. In comparison to 2021, a discount of about 7 t (penicillins) and 35 t (tetracyclines) was once recorded. With regards to sulfonamides, the relief is 9 t.
August 3, 2023/ BMEL/ Germany.
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