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EU Nations Unite: 98% Antibiotics Sold for Livestock

3/31/2025

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In a groundbreaking move, all 27 EU nations, alongside Iceland and Norway, shared their first-ever data on antimicrobial sales in animals in 2023. The ESUAvet report unveiled a staggering 98% of veterinary antibiotics were sold for food-producing animals. This collective effort marks a significant step towards enhancing data accuracy and tackling the pressing issue of antimicrobial resistance.

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In a groundbreaking move, all 27 EU nations, alongside Iceland and Norway, shared their first-ever data on antimicrobial sales in animals in 2023. The ESUAvet report unveiled a staggering 98% of veterinary antibiotics were sold for food-producing animals. This collective effort marks a significant step towards enhancing data accuracy and tackling the pressing issue of antimicrobial resistance.