Continuous decline in the use of antibiotics for farm animals in Norway
In the period from 2013 to 2020, there was a 23% decrease in the use of antibiotics for farm animals in Norway. This is due to the NORM-VET report for 2020, which the Veterinary Institute submitted to the Norwegian Food Safety Authority. NORM-VET is responsible for the Norwegian antibiotic resistance monitoring program in feed, animal and food microbreweries.
The development of antibiotic resistance is one of the greatest health challenges
Global the development of antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest challenges health issues we face today. It is therefore important that Norm-Vet gives us a good overview of antibiotic consumption and the occurrence of antibiotic resistance.
The 2020 report shows that antibiotic consumption and resistance testing in Norwegian pets are by far the lowest in the world.
We have a responsible and competent livestock industry and good cooperation between animal and public health authorities
The favorable situation results from, among others, With good health animals, which in turn leads to reduced demand for antibiotics. This is a restrictive practice among veterinarians regarding use. In addition, we have a responsible and competent livestock industry and good cooperation between animal health and public health authorities.
In 2020, special attention was paid to the production of chickens and turkeys with very few resistant bacteria.
The report also shows that less antibiotics are used in our pets. The use of antibiotics in dogs and cats fell by 2013 percent between 2020 and 32.
