Research on India’s antibiotic regulation identifies framework for policy development in livestock

Research on India's Antibiotic Regulation

The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has led research on India's 2019 ban on the use of colistin in livestock.

Antibiotic resistance is a global challenge for animals and humans, with potential serious social and economic costs if not controlled.

There is concern about the use of essential human antibiotics in livestock, including colistin, a last-resort treatment for infections like pneumonia.

Antibiotic resistance has the potential to cause serious social and economic costs over the next few decades.

The research identifies a framework for policy development in livestock antibiotic regulation.

Author's summary: Research on India's antibiotic regulation leads to policy development framework.

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