Political measures to reduce antimicrobial resistance in Europe and the UK are in danger of becoming kneejerk reactions that are not based on sound science, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has warned ahead of European Antibiotic Awareness Day (18 November). The BVA has told vets that they must use antimicrobials responsibly and be seen to use them responsibly or risk having restrictions imposed on their use by legislators using the precautionary principle...
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