Dutch antibiotic use continues to decline

In 2016, the Dutch livestock industry realised a further reduction of total antibiotics across almost all sectors. This reduction is having a positive knock-on effect on antimicrobial resistance. The annual Maran report offers the details. The Dutch livestock sector has been aiming for maximum transparency in antibiotic use since 2011, through the monitoring of use by veterinarians and farmers. The report ‘Monitoring of antimicrobial resistance and antibiotic usage in animals in the Netherland