EU sales of veterinary antibiotics fell by one third from 2011 to 2017

Sales of veterinary antibiotics across Europe dropped by more than 32% between 2011 and 2017, according to the latest report published by the European Medicines Agency.

EU sales of veterinary antibiotics fell by one third from 2011 to 2017
Fri, 25 Oct, 2019 - 16:00
Stephen Cadogan

Sales of veterinary antibiotics across Europe dropped by more than 32% between 2011 and 2017, according to the latest report published by the European Medicines Agency.

Sales of polymyxins fell 66%, and sales of third and fourth generation cephalosporins decreased by more than 20%.

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