Publication Date
January 2011
Abstract
Since the detection of Livestock Associated MRSA (LA-MRSA) in pigs and other food-producing animals, the levels of concern about the consequences of antimicrobial resistant organisms in animals and foods thereof for public health have substantially increased. As a result, the topic of antimicrobial resistance in animal bacteria currently has a prominent position on the agenda of policy makers of national authorities and the EU. Moreover, EFSA has installed expert working groups to advise the European Commission on the risk associated with these organisms.
Book Title
32nd International Conference on the Epidemiology and Control of Biological, Chemical and Physical Hazards in Pigs and Pork
Pages
91
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
DOI
https://doi.org/10.31274/safepork-180809-584
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Animal Diseases Commons, Animal Sciences Commons, Veterinary Microbiology and Immunobiology Commons, Veterinary Preventive Medicine, Epidemiology, and Public Health Commons
Antimicrobial resistance in food-producing animals of public health concern. An overview of the current situation and options for control
Maastricht, Netherlands
Since the detection of Livestock Associated MRSA (LA-MRSA) in pigs and other food-producing animals, the levels of concern about the consequences of antimicrobial resistant organisms in animals and foods thereof for public health have substantially increased. As a result, the topic of antimicrobial resistance in animal bacteria currently has a prominent position on the agenda of policy makers of national authorities and the EU. Moreover, EFSA has installed expert working groups to advise the European Commission on the risk associated with these organisms.
