title: The need for a veterinary antibiotic policy.
abstract: The international recognition of the 'stable to table' approach to food safety emphasises the need for appropriate and safe use of antibiotics in animal production. An appropriate use of antibiotics for food animals will preserve the long-term efficacy of existing antibiotics, support animal health and welfare and limit the risk of transfer of antibiotic resistance to humans. Furthermore, it may promote consumer confidence in the veterinary use of antibiotics. In advancing these arguments, the authors of this article argue that there is a need for a visible and operational policy for veterinary use of antibiotics, paying particular attention to the policies that are being developed in Denmark.
authors.forename: K B
authors.initials: KB
authors.lastname: Pedersen
authors.forename: F M
authors.initials: FM
authors.lastname: Aarestrup
authors.forename: N E
authors.initials: NE
authors.lastname: Jensen
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Bager
authors.forename: L B
authors.initials: LB
authors.lastname: Jensen
authors.forename: S E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Jorsal
authors.forename: T K
authors.initials: TK
authors.lastname: Nielsen
authors.forename: H C
authors.initials: HC
authors.lastname: Hansen
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Meyling
authors.forename: H C
authors.initials: HC
authors.lastname: Wegener
mesh_terms: D000822:Animal Husbandry; D000818:Animals; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003718:Denmark; D005060:Europe; D005506:Food Contamination / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D007886:Legislation, Veterinary; D011050:Policy Making; D011634:Public Health; D011640:Public Policy
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents