Antibiotics used most commonly to treat animals in Europe.
Abstract: The Heads of Medicines Agencies and the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe undertook a survey to gain an insight into European prescribing of antibiotics for animals, in particular to highlight the diseases for which antibiotics are most commonly said to be prescribed and which different classes, including human critically important antibiotics (CIAs). The survey was completed by 3004 practitioners from 25 European countries. Many older antibiotics (eg, penicillins, tetracyclines) are cited most frequently as the prescribed classes to treat the main food producing species. The frequency of citation of non-CIAs predominates. CIAs are mostly frequently cited to be prescribed for: urinary diseases in cats (62 per cent), respiratory diseases in cattle (45 per cent), diarrhoea in cattle and pigs (respectively 29 per cent and 34 per cent), locomotion disorders in cattle (31 per cent), postpartum dysgalactia syndrome complex in pigs (31 per cent) and dental disease in dogs (36 per cent). Clear 'preferences' between countries can be observed between antibiotic classes. The use of national formularies and guidance helps to drive responsible use of antibiotics and can significantly reduce the extent of use of CIAs. A more widespread introduction of veterinary practice antibiotic prescribing policies and monitoring obedience to these should ensure more widespread compliance with responsible use guidelines.
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Publication Date: 2014-06-04 PubMed ID: 24899065PubMed Central: PMC4215272DOI: 10.1136/vr.102462Google Scholar: Lookup
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The research article examines the use of antibiotics in treating animals across Europe, identifying the most commonly prescribed types, and detailing the specific diseases they are used to treat. The study also investigates usage patterns of critically important antibiotics (CIAs) that are vital for human health.
Objective of the Research
- The research was conducted by the Heads of Medicines Agencies (a network of regulatory authorities responsible for medication from European Economic Area countries) and the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe. It aimed to gather insights into European practices around prescribing antibiotics for animals, targeting both the diseases these antibiotics are frequently used to treat, and the sort of antibiotics used, including CIAs.
Research Methodology
- A survey was filled out by 3004 veterinary practitioners from 25 different European countries, forming the data set for the research.
Key Findings
- It was found that older antibiotics (for example, penicillins and tetracyclines) were most commonly prescribed for treating major food-producing animal species.
- In general, the citation frequency of non-CIAs predominated indicating that non-CIAs were more commonly prescribed than CIAs.
- However, CIAs were frequently prescribed for urinary diseases in cats (62 per cent of the time), respiratory diseases in cattle (45 per cent), diarrhoea in cattle and pigs (29 per cent and 34 per cent respectively), locomotion disorders in cattle (31 per cent), postpartum dysgalactia syndrome complex in pigs (31 per cent), and dental diseases in dogs (36 per cent).
- The research noted distinct preferences between countries for certain antibiotic classes.
Conclusions and Recommendations
- The study concluded that responsible antibiotic usage can be facilitated by national formularies and guidance, which have the potential to drastically reduce the extent of CIAs use.
- The researchers suggested a broader propagation of vet practice antibiotic prescribing policies and the monitoring of adherence to these policies. This would potentially ensure greater adherence to guidelines for responsible antibiotic usage.
Cite This Article
APA
De Briyne N, Atkinson J, Pokludová L, Borriello SP.
(2014).
Antibiotics used most commonly to treat animals in Europe.
Vet Rec, 175(13), 325.
https://doi.org/10.1136/vr.102462 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Federation of Veterinarians of Europe, Avenue Tervueren 12, Brussels 1040, Belgium.
- Veterinary Medicines Directorate, Woodham Lane New Haw, Addlestone, Surrey KT15 3LS, UK.
- Institute for State Control of Veterinary Biologicals and Medicines, Brno, Czech Republic.
- Veterinary Medicines Directorate, Woodham Lane New Haw, Addlestone, Surrey KT15 3LS, UK.
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
- Bacterial Infections / drug therapy
- Bacterial Infections / veterinary
- Cats
- Cattle
- Dogs
- Europe
- Horses
- Humans
- Practice Patterns, Physicians' / statistics & numerical data
- Swine
- Veterinarians
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