The British Poultry Council (BPC) has presented its Antibiotic Stewardship programme in Hong Kong to an audience of officials, vets, farmers and regional poultry associations.
BPC chairman John Reed presented the scheme, following an invitation from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office, in conjunction with the Government and poultry industry in Hong Kong.
Reed noted that the council has “worked hard, and shown that a responsible approach can reduce the use of antibiotics in livestock,” as the British poultry meat sector reduced their use by 43% between 2011 and 2015.
According to the BPC, progress was made after a comprehensive monitoring system, implementation of new best practice methods, commitments to minimise the use of Critically Important Antibiotics, as well as the cessation of prophylactic use in flocks.
The council is committed to continuing the Antibiotic Stewardship programme, with the report for use in 2016 expected to be published in May.
Reed added: “In both human and animal health, antibiotics will always be needed but we’re confident that by working with the Government, the poultry meat sector is firmly on the right track of responsible use.”
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