AMR

RUMA Agriculture TTF releases third cycle of AMU targets

Livestock

RUMA Agriculture TTF releases third cycle of AMU targets

The key focus of the Targets Task Force group is to demonstrate the UK livestock industry’s commitment to tackling AMR and that antibiotics are used responsibly

clock 04 December 2025 • 5 min read
Farming Matters - Adrian Fellows: "If reducing antibiotic use is our goal, shouldn't we make it easier for farmers to test solutions?

Livestock

Farming Matters - Adrian Fellows: "If reducing antibiotic use is our goal, shouldn't we make it easier for farmers to test solutions?

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Adrian Fellows, chief executive of infection control specialists Aga2Tech

clock 22 November 2025 • 3 min read
UK veterinary sales of antibiotics fall to new low

Animal Health

UK veterinary sales of antibiotics fall to new low

Sales decreased by 2% since 2023 and 57% since 2014 making the UK one of the lowest prescribers of veterinary antibiotics in Europe

clock 19 November 2025 • 2 min read
Sales of antibiotics for animals at lowest level to date

Livestock

Sales of antibiotics for animals at lowest level to date

Multi-drug resistance in UK animals remains at its lowest level since reporting started a decade ago as shown in a report published by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD)

clock 19 November 2024 • 2 min read
UK sales of veterinary antibiotics fall to all-time low

Farm Life

UK sales of veterinary antibiotics fall to all-time low

Farmers and vets praised for monitoring use

clock 01 November 2023 • 2 min read