Antibiotic resistance update

The Animal Remedies Board (meeting of 15 December 1999) considered the comments it had received from the public on its policy to manage antibiotic resistance.

The Board confirmed its prudent action to review all antibiotic products by January 2001 and modify licences where uses may jeopardise public health. Products containing anti-biotics of confirmed human health importance will be reviewed first and appropriate action will be taken by July 2000.