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Pieter-Jan Serreyn joins AnimalhealthEurope as new Technical Director
With the retirement of current Technical Director Rick Clayton coming up at the end of 2024, AnimalhealthEurope has this week welcomed Pieter-Jan Serreyn to the team as the new Technical Director.
A Belgian national, Pieter-Jan is a...
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Value of prevention should not be overlooked in fight against AMR
For many years now coalitions of stakeholders along the animal value chain have been promoting Responsible Use of medicines in animals alongside a holistic approach to preventing and minimising disease occurrence. The value of prevention is...
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Multistakeholder letter regarding the cancellation of the EU Platform on Animal Welfare
We, the undersigned members of the ‘EU Platform on Animal Welfare’, are writing to express our concern about the cancellation of the November meeting.
At the beginning of this new political term, especially with the new Commissioner for...
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A One Health Strategy for a healthier and more sustainable Europe
A call to action from AnimalhealthEurope
We believe that animal health plays a central role for ensuring the continued protection of our shared One Health. While addressing antimicrobial resistance (AMR), foodborne diseases, and emerging...
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Need for greater attention to animal health in new European Commission
With the recent nomination of Olivér Várhelyi from Hungary as Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare, we look with interest to the upcoming hearing in the European Parliament to understand his views on the important role that animal health...
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AnimalhealthEurope welcomes UN Political Declaration on AMR
The final draft of the United Nations Political Declaration on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) provides a clear outline for global action against AMR. We appreciate the work undertaken by UN Member States to develop a broad consensus for better...
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Welcome recognition of role of animal health in Strategic Dialogue on the Future of EU Agriculture
AnimalhealthEurope is pleased to see the important role of animal heath recognised in the outcome report from the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of EU Agriculture.
It is also positive to note that all stakeholders involved in drafting the...
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Joint letter to President Von der Leyen
Dear President Von der Leyen,
In a first instance we would like to congratulate on your second term as President of the European Commission.
In your re-election speech and publication of the Political Guidelines for the next European...
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A welcome plan for a sustainable, prosperous and competitive EU
The positive narrative around making business easier and faster and putting research and innovation at the heart of the EU economy, in the speech of newly re-elected Commission President Von der Leyen and the Political Guidelines for the Next...
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Joint Statement for an Ambitious FP10
In the shaping of the next European Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (FP10), we, the undersigned 109 European associations representing key European RD&I stakeholders, hereby urge the EU Institutions to significantly increase...
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Our asks for the Hungarian Presidency
AnimalhealthEurope welcomes the Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union, as it takes its seat following the European Elections of June 2024. In the coming months, the new College of Commissioners will receive their portfolios,...
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Animal Health Matters: AnimalhealthEurope Manifesto for the EU elections
Europe is the birthplace of modern veterinary medicine and home to world-leading animal health companies. With the EU elections just around the corner the animal health industry has four clear ambitions for Europe to maintain its first-class...
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The challenges of a universal PFAS ban
The animal health industry shares concerns about the environmental impact of PFAS, also known as 'forever-chemicals'. However, PFAS is a broad non-specific term which does not inform whether a compound is harmful, and not all PFAS present the...
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Value of animal vaccination should be recognised
World Animal Vaccination Day – 20 AprilJoint statement from AnimalhealthEurope, FECAVA, and FVE
The benefits of vaccines have long been understood by generations of parents who’ve protected the health of their children. Similarly, for...
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1000 organisations united call on EU Leaders to support the business case for investing in Europe with the European Industrial Deal
The Antwerp Declaration, and its call for a European Industrial Deal, has seen a remarkable surge in support, having reached 1000 supporters from business leaders of companies, associations and Trade Union organisations representing 25 sectors...
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AnimalhealthEurope signs Antwerp Declaration
There is an urgent need for clarity, predictability, and confidence in Europe and its industrial policy. As very clearly stated by the Belgian PM Alexander De Croo:
“We need our industry for their innovation capacity. To come up with...
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Trends in Parasite Control in Pets – Europe
Parasites like fleas, ticks, mites and worms are a lifelong risk for pets. They can cause pain, discomfort, and illness and some parasites can be life-threatening for a pet if left untreated. In addition, some pet parasites and the diseases they...
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Annual report 2023
Our 2023 annual report is now available online!
Read from our Secretary General, Roxane Feller and President, Rob Kelly about our priority focus areas.
Get a snapshot of our key activities over the past year, check out the latest animal health...
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Collection of antibiotic sales and use data central to ensuring responsible antibiotic use in animal health
The voluntary collection of data on the sales and use of antimicrobials in animals has played a central role for the past 15 years in monitoring use and encouraging good antibiotic stewardship in the animal sector. AnimalhealthEurope welcomes...
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AnimalhealthEurope welcomes recognition of essential role of vaccination in prevention, control and eradication of animal diseases
As the Belgian Presidency to the Council of the EU organises a Ministerial Conference on Animal Health this January, AnimalhealthEurope is pleased to see recognition of the essential role of biosecurity measures and vaccination as tools in the...
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Animal health monitoring and tracking technologies positioned positively in Animal Welfare proposals
As the European Commission published two elements of the EU Animal Welfare legislation today, AnimalhealthEurope welcomes the move to take into account not just scientific updates, but also the development of new tools and technologies to...
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AFCC publishes Recommendations for EU Strategic Agenda 2024-2029
The Agri-Food Chain Coalition has published recommendations for the EU Strategic Agenda 2024-2029 to include the strengthening of the European food autonomy and resilience as well as enhancing the competitiveness and sustainability of the entire...
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Stakeholders united in call for Commission Proposal on Breeding and Keeping of Cats and Dogs to be published without further delay
With European households being home to more than 140 million cats and dogs, many stakeholders welcomed the European Commission’s announcement back in 2019 to design the first ever species-specific rules for cats and dogs involved in commercial activities.
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Continued Responsible Use of Antibiotics in Animals Shows Positive Progress Towards Farm to Fork Target
With sales of veterinary antibiotics decreased by 53% on average across Europe since 2011, it is clear that the animal sector is now well-versed in good antibiotic stewardship. According to the latest ESVAC report from the European Medicines...
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AnimalhealthEurope news - Issue 28
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DISCONTOOLS renews its website
The DISCONTOOLS website has recently undergone a facelift to enhance the user experience, and it is now possible to filter diseases by the animal host as well as by the continent where it occurs. This is important because infectious diseases...
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FEDIAF and AnimalhealthEurope welcome FVE and FECAVA to Pet Alliance Europe
Brussels 26 September: At its annual #PetPower event in Brussels, the Pet Alliance Europe announced the expansion of its collaboration. FVE (Federation of Veterinarians of Europe) and FECAVA (Federation of European Companion Animal...
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The European Animal Medicines Industry In Figures - 2022
AnimalhealthEurope represents companies that research, develop and manufacture animal medicines in Europe. Representing innovators and generics alike, as well as large, medium-sized and small companies our membership...
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Letter to the Spanish Presidency
Dear Members of the Spanish Presidency,As AnimalhealthEurope – the association representing manufacturers of animal medicines, vaccines, and other animal health products - we would like to welcome the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the...
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Positive steps from Sweden to strengthen One Health cross sectorial collaboration for zoonotic health threats
An information note from the Swedish Presidency for the Council meeting on Agriculture and Fisheries calling for strong and effective cross-sectoral collaboration for future One Health challenges is a positive step for concrete application of...
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How today’s animal health care is benefiting people, animals and our planet
The animal health sector is currently at the forefront of a technological and digital transformation with breakthroughs in biotechnology, detection tools and robotics, genomic testing, and advanced vaccines, amongst others, now set to become...
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AnimalhealthEurope Manifesto: 2024-2029
We all depend on animals in some way – for shaping landscapes and invigorating rural areas, for companionship, assistance, leisure, and for food. In short animal health contributes to our shared One Health. No matter how well we care for our...
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Welcome recognition of importance of animal health in Council Recommendation on combatting AMR
AnimalhealthEurope welcomes the recognition of the importance of protecting animal health as outlined in the Council Recommendation to combat antimicrobial resistance approved today: ‘17) …Ensuring a high level of animal health and welfare...
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President and Vice-presidents Confirmed at AnimalhealthEurope General Assembly
Last week the AnimalhealthEurope Board and General Assembly welcomed two new Board members and appointed the Officers for the next two-year term.
Rob Kelly from MSD animal health will continue in his role as president of the association for a...
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Position: EU Animal Welfare Legislation
Animal health and welfare are closely interconnected. It is a well-known fact that animal health is a prerequisite for animal welfare as clearly recognised in the Five Domains of Animal Welfare. We support the Five Domains, an evolution from the...
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Animal health and animal welfare: different role, same goal
AnimalhealthEurope’s annual conference gathered over 100 participants to discuss the role different parties can play in reaching the same goal: high levels of animal welfare in Europe.
The event kicked off with an inspired presentation from...
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Leading EU agri-food chain organisations unite in a call for more involvement around the shaping of the future legislative Framework for Sustainable Food Systems
Today, 31 organisations representing all the leading organisations of the food chain in the EU sent a joint letter to the European Commission asking to be more involved in the building process of the Farm to Fork flagship initiative: the...
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Animal vaccines protect our shared One Health
AnimalhealthEurope, FECAVA, FVE joint press releaseWorld Animal Vaccination Day – 20 April
Animal vaccines play an important role in animal health management, but this World Animal Vaccination Day we want to draw attention to the multiple...
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AnimalhealthEurope news - Issue 27
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AnimalhealthEurope news - Issue 26
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EU Veterinary Medicines Regulation one year on from application
At the Veterinary Medicines Info Day organised by the European Medicines Agency, industry and regulators discussed both positive progress and challenges experienced during the first transition year since the new EU Regulation on veterinary...
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Feeding Europe in Times of Crisis
AnimalhealthEurope Secretary General Roxane Feller was invited to speak at an important event held in Bulgaria where politicians and agri-stakeholders discussed the challenges and opportunities of the European Commission's Farm to Fork strategy...
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Open position: Junior Public Affairs Manager
AnimalhealthEurope is looking for a solution-oriented and diplomatic team player to assist the association in the further development of its Public Affairs activities. The Junior Manager will provide support to the Public Affairs...
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AFCC calls to strengthen food systems’ resilience during crisis times through innovation
On Monday, 28th November, the Agri-Food Chain Coalition (AFCC) held an event at the European Parliament around the need to strengthen food systems’ resilience and autonomy during crisis, hosted by MEP Marlene Mortler.
The event...
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Responsible Use of Antibiotics in Animals Contributes to One Health Action
The EMA has been collecting data on sales of veterinary antibiotics for over ten years. During that time, thanks to continuous awareness-raising campaigns, training, and education, we have collectively managed to instil the practice of...
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Trends in Animal Antibiotic Use - Europe
There is good reason to be concerned about the overuse of antibiotics in both humans and animals. As the animal health sector we have been promoting the ‘responsible use’ of veterinary antibiotics since 2005 through our European Platform for...
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Trends in Animal Antibiotic Use - Europe
There is good reason to be concerned about the overuse of antibiotics in both humans and animals. As the animal health sector we have been promoting the ‘responsible use’ of veterinary antibiotics since 2005 through our European Platform for...
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New research identifies lack of appropriate control tools for many major infectious diseases of animals
New research published in The Lancet Planetary Health has identified a lack of appropriate control tools for many infectious diseases of animals that can have a significant impact upon the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
International...
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Prioritisation of the animal health industry during potential gas shortages as a consequence of the war in Ukraine
On Wednesday 20 July, the European Commission announced the adoption of a European Gas Demand Reduction Plan setting out measures, principles, and criteria for coordinated gas demand reduction.
This Plan aims to safeguard supply to essential...
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AnimalhealthEurope news - Issue 25
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One Health: growing in understanding, where are we in application?
AnimalhealthEurope hosted its first-ever hybrid event to address the topic of One Health, asking the question where we are now in terms of application.
The event kicked off with a dialogue between Monique Eloit, Director General of the World...
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Rob Kelly of MSD Animal Health elected President of AnimalhealthEurope as Hans Dittrich retires
As Hans Dittrich of MSD Animal Health announced his retirement this summer, the AnimalhealthEurope Board and General Assembly elected his successor Rob Kelly to complete the two-year term started in June 2021.
With a degree in agriculture that...
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Five points for developing an instrument on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response
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We recognise that ensuring the health of animals is important for safeguarding the health of people and our planet, not only in terms of ensuring the availability of safe, sustainably produced, healthy food for all, but also...
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Five points for developing an instrument on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response
We recognise that ensuring the health of animals is important for safeguarding the health of people and our planet, not only in terms of ensuring the availability of safe, sustainably produced, healthy food for all, but also in terms of...
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World Animal Vaccination Day: Realising the potential of vaccination for better animal welfare
Brussels, 20 April 2022; In today’s world, as we have experienced too well, disease is unpredictable. This is particularly true for diseases linked to infections caused by novel strains or micro-organisms. So, we need to remain both alert and...
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AnimalhealthEurope News - Issue 24
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AnimalhealthEurope statement
Our thoughts are with the people of Ukraine as they try to protect their families, friends and animals.
We welcome the derogation from the European Commission to allow EU member states to authorise entry for pets accompanying Ukrainian refugees...
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A new landscape for veterinary medicines in Europe
As of today, the EU Regulations on Veterinary Medicines and Medicated Feed are due for application in the 27 EU Member States. Widely promoted by the European Commission as a key tool to address the challenge of antimicrobial resistance (AMR),...
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Farm to Fork Strategy: how to reach the targets?
With the Farm to Fork deadline looming in 8 years’ time and no comprehensive impact assessment in sight, we must build solution-oriented policies, based on the available data we have at hand, with innovation as their cornerstone.
In a...
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AnimalhealthEurope News - Issue 23
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#MeattheFacts - Dialogue opens with EVP Timmermans on the future of European livestock farming
On 7 December sector associations from European Livestock Voice invited EVP Timmermans to visit a beef and dairy farm in the Wallonia region of Belgium. The visit organised in cooperation with local farming Union FWA, was a great opportunity for...
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Animal health industry associations warn solutions are needed to address Northern Ireland Protocol veterinary medicines supply concerns
NOAH (UK National Office for Animal Health) along with AnimalhealthEurope, is concerned that the Northern Ireland Protocol (NIP) introduced following the UK’s exit from the EU could, in its current format, cause substantial disruption to...
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AnimalhealthEurope News - Issue 22
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Impressive Decrease In Veterinary Antibiotic Use Shows Good Uptake Of Responsible Use Principles In Europe
With more than a decade of data collection from countries across Europe, the European Surveillance of Veterinary Antimicrobial Consumption (ESVAC) report has today registered an overall decline (since 2011) in sales of antimicrobials for animal...
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The Animal Health Sector’s Successful Approach To Reducing The Need For Antibiotic Use
The theme of this year’s antibiotic awareness day is: ‘In times of COVID-19, don’t forget about antimicrobial resistance.’ With the weight of both public health and animal health always top of mind, the animal health sector can safely...
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AnimalhealthEurope welcomes European Parliament support for EU food system transformation based on innovative solutions
The EU Farm to Fork strategy is full of ambition, and AnimalhealthEurope welcomes the support of the European Parliament for a transition to a more sustainable EU food system. We know that changes must be made, and the animal health industry is...
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Farm to Fork - It's time to listen to what the data says
Food chain actors all agree with the main principles set out in the Farm to Fork strategy and are fully aware that constant and substantial improvement must be made to ensure a more sustainable approach for our food systems. Nevertheless,...
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New Pet Alliance Europe asks: Can Pets Power Health in Europe?
In an online event organised with Parliament Magazine on 29 September, the newly formed Pet Alliance Europe discussed human-animal bond research, how it can be applied in health care policies, and whether Europeans recognise the many benefits...
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AnimalhealthEurope News - Issue 21
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Next generation livestock farming: what drivers for improved animal health and welfare?
AnimalhealthEurope’s annual event focused this year on the next generation of Europe’s livestock farmers and their needs when it comes to meeting the multitude of demands set out in the EU Farm to Fork and Biodiversity strategies.
Keynote...
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Hans-Guenther Dittrich of MSD Animal Health elected AnimalhealthEurope President
Our Sustainability Focus: Healthy animals, healthier people and a healthier planet
The EU Green Week theme this year is Zero Pollution for healthier people and planet. Representing the animal health industry in Europe, we know that we have a responsibility to contribute to a sustainable future and Europe’s zero pollution...
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Brochure: Healthy animals, healthier people and a healthier planet
Europe, through its Green Deal, is striving to be the first climate-neutral continent in the world. By turning climate and environmental challenges into opportunities, and making the transition just and inclusive for all, the Green Deal is...
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Joint Declaration on the anniversary of the Farm to Fork strategy
Today marks one year to the day since the Farm to Fork strategy was presented in Brussels by the European Commission. However, we cannot celebrate its anniversary, as the strategy still raises too many questions in the European farming and...
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Animal vaccination should become an EU priority post-pandemic
With the new EU Regulation on Transmissible Animal Diseases, due to become applicable across EU Member States on 21 April – the day after World Animal Vaccination Day – the animal health industry strongly supports the boost given to the...
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The Need For Animal Disease Prevention
AnimalhealthEurope News - Issue 20
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High attendance at Veterinary Medicines Info Day ahead of implementation of new EU Regulations
Hosted by the European Medicines Agency with the support of AnimalhealthEurope, the Veterinary Medicines Info Day welcomed a record number of participants to the reformulated online event, as the veterinary medicine sector enters the final...
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AnimalhealthEurope survey shows growing awareness of the benefits of veterinary medicines
A survey commissioned by AnimalhealthEurope, across 8 European countries canvassed the knowledge and opinions of citizens towards the use of veterinary medicines for the treatment and prevention of diseases in pets and farm animals. On the one...
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Summary: AnimalhealthEurope Citizens Survey on Knowledge & Opinions on Veterinary Medicines
AnimalhealthEurope commissioned Produkt+Markt to carry out an online survey among citizens in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain and the United Kingdom. The survey was conducted during December 2020 and January...
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Joint Statement: Comitology Reform Threatening Innovation
We, European Associations representing a wide number of economic sectors affected directly or indirectly by comitology rules, re-iterate[1] the request for timely, reliable authorisations of safe products, based on the best available science...
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European Livestock Coalition Contribution to Sustainable Finance
Members of the European Livestock Coalition (The Coalition) acknowledge the importance of and the efforts made by the EU institutions in mobilising the necessary capital to deliver on the policy objectives of the European Green Deal to have a...
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Annual report 2020
Our 2020 annual report is now available online.
Read from our Secretary General, Roxane Feller and President, Wijnand de Bruijn as they reflect on a rather tumultuous 2020.
Get a snapshot of our key activities from the past year and read...
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Advancing the three pillars of sustainability through better livestock health and welfare: applying evidence to action plans
Hosted jointly by animal medicines industry associations, experts in agro-economics, livestock sustainability, natural resource management and policy discussed the contributions of better livestock health and welfare to sustainability at a panel...
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Animal health industry benchmarks EU Regulatory system for veterinary medicines
AnimalhealthEurope has just published a report benchmarking the EU Regulatory system and how it compares with regulatory systems for veterinary medicines around the world.
“Regulatory regimes can make or break the industry’s ability to...
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AnimalhealthEurope News - Issue 19
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Joint Statement: Comitology Reform Threatens Innovation
We, European Associations representing a wide number of economic sectors affected directly or indirectly by comitology rules, re-iterate1 the request for timely, reliable authorisations of safe products, based on the best available science from...
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The European Animal Medicines Industry In Figures - 2020
AnimalhealthEurope represents companies that research, develop and manufacture animal medicines in Europe. Representing innovators and generics alike, as well as large, medium-sized and small companies our membership...
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Preserving antibiotics: Animal health sector united and supporting Europe’s farmers in responsible use efforts
‘Stay United to Preserve Antimicrobials’ is the theme of this year’s antibiotic awareness day and the animal health industry believes that the focus throughout the year must remain firmly on these parallel objectives of preserving the...
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Greater One Health dialogue needed for a healthier future
AnimalhealthEurope strongly encourages greater exchange between human health, animal health and environmental disciplines, to develop practical collaboration that takes the complexities and inter-relationships of these different areas into...
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AnimalhealthEurope News - Issue 18
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Year-on-year reduction in veterinary antibiotic use shows Responsible Use well-established in Europe
25 European countries register a 34.6% overall decline in sales of antibiotics for animal health purposes since 2011. This is the result of more than a decade of efforts to increase disease prevention and improve animal health management through...
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AnimalhealthEurope welcomes Council Conclusions on EU Farm to Fork strategy
AnimalhealthEurope welcomes numerous mentions in today’s Council conclusions that underline the importance of animal health and its key role in the implementation of the EU Farm to Fork Strategy. The animal health industry in Europe also...
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Global Benchmarking Survey 2020 - Impact on competitiveness of the Animal Health Industry
Position: Protecting animals, their health, and our food supply across Europe
EU Influencers gather to discuss #PetPower and raise profile of pets on EU agenda
The European animal health and pet food industry associations, AnimalhealthEurope and FEDIAF came together ahead of World Animal Day with a virtual event -#PetPower to highlight the important role that pets have played during COVID-19 lockdowns...
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AnimalhealthEurope welcomes Parliament’s recognition of efforts to ensure environmental safety of veterinary pharmaceuticals
Following the European Parliament adoption of the Motion for a Resolution on a strategic approach to pharmaceuticals in the environment, AnimalhealthEurope is pleased to see key aspects of veterinary medicine use and authorisation processes...
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Livestock farming in Europe: what does sustainability look like?
Reformatted as an online debate, AnimalhealthEurope’s annual event focused on the EU Farm to Fork strategy and how the European livestock sector can deliver on sustainability demands.
In a recorded message from Stella Kyriakides, the European...
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AnimalhealthEurope News - Issue 17
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African Swine Fever Declaration
AnimalhealthEurope and our members have joined together with HealthforAnimals, the global animal medicines association, in this Declaration which recognises that African swine fever (ASF) is an unprecedented crisis that threatens...
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DISCONTOOLS Disease Sheets Updated
Our call for a One Health transition to sustainable food in Europe
10 ways the EU can support the transition proposed in the Farm to Fork strategy
The animal health industry in Europe is supporting the transition towards more sustainable food production through the development of innovative tools that...
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Open Letter on the Value of Animal Agriculture
The coronavirus crisis has brought into focus the incredible public health challenge our world faces, and nowhere is this challenge more apparent than in food production. Nourishing the world during this crisis is a top priority across...
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AnimalhealthEurope News - Issue 16
- Animal health in a time of Coronavirus
- New Guidance from EU Regulatory Network
- Prevention is better than cure - World Animal Vaccination Day
- Pet care tips during lockdown
- Our contribution to COVID-19 relief
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Prevention is better than cure
The exceptional circumstances we are finding ourselves in at the moment are highlighting in no uncertain terms the importance of effective vaccination programmes – both in humans and in animals.
As we unite to ensure a continuum of care for...
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Our contribution to COVID-19 relief efforts
Our world is faced with a tumultuous challenge.The COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented crisis, creating staggering hardships for communities everywhere. But we are encouraged by the many everyday heroes playing their part in the united...
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Secretary General's address to stakeholders: COVID-19
EU Farm to Fork strategy: AnimalhealthEurope supports an EU food system transformation based on innovation
AnimalhealthEurope supports the ambition of the European Commission to move towards a fair, healthy and environmentally friendly food system, with a transformation based on innovative and enabling technologies while respecting biodiversity and...
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Discussion Paper in preparation for EU Farm to Fork Strategy Proposal
AnimalhealthEurope supports the ambition of the Commission to move towards an EU sustainable food system, with a transformation based on innovative and enabling technologies, such as digital tools, and practices while respecting biodiversity....
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Launch of SMArt – a new charity to improve the regulation of veterinary medicines worldwide
The charity – Safe Medicines for Animals through regulatory training (SMArt, www.smart-org.uk) – was launched on 11 March at a reception at the House of Lords attended by Ministers, senior government officials, and leaders in the...
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European industries welcome important industry focus from European Commission
Industry4Europe, a coalition of 154 sector Associations representing the diversity of the EU’s industrial base, is pleased to receive the publication by the European Commission of its much-awaited New Industrial Strategy for Europe.
The...
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Annual report 2019
AnimalhealthEurope News - Issue 15
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AnimalhealthEurope continues close work with NOAH
Whilst the UK will cease today to be an EU member, it will remain part of Europe, and AnimalhealthEurope will continue to work alongside our UK member NOAH (National Office of Animal Health) as a strong partner supporting the future of animal...
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AnimalhealthEurope welcomes European Parliament resolution to protect companion animals
AnimalhealthEurope welcomes the resolution on the illegal trade in companion animals supported by an overwhelming majority of members of the European Parliament.
The resolution calls on the Commission to adopt measures such as: a mandatory EU...
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AnimalhealthEurope News - Issue 13
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AnimalhealthEurope News - Issue 14
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Policy Statement: AnimalhealthEurope response to European Green Deal
Earlier today, new Commission President Ursula von der Leyen presented the European Green Deal. The new framework proposal takes an integrated approach to imposing measures to tackle climate change across a wide variety of EU policy domains,...
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New European Green Deal: Animal health sector ready to take up the challenge
The animal health industry in Europe welcomes the integrated approach to tackle climate change while creating a sustainable and resilient European economy, announced in the new European Green Deal framework proposal.
“The animal health...
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European livestock sector unites to ‘burst’ the myths surrounding the sector
Representatives from the European livestock sector gathered today in front of the European Commission buildings in Brussels to address the danger of oversimplifying the debate around livestock and its role in European society. This flash action...
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AFCC - Priorities for the EU Institutions 2019-2024
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Preventing animal diseases in Europe
19/11/2019
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Animal medicines industry pledges 25 global actions by 2025 to reduce the need for antibiotics in animals
In a sector-wide strategy to address antibiotic resistance by first reducing the occasions on which antibiotics are needed for livestock and pets, AnimalhealthEurope members have joined a multi-billion euro pledge to support the development of...
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Roadmap to Reducing the Need for Antibiotics
Continued focus on Responsible Use of antibiotics recognised in latest ESVAC report
Awareness-raising on better disease prevention and animal health management through improved hygiene practices, biosecurity measures, vaccine use and good nutrition continues to help reduce the need to use antibiotics in animals as demonstrated...
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Stronger voice for innovation in animal health
26/09/2019
Yesterday evening was one of celebration for AnimalhealthEurope as the association announced two new member companies joining the ranks and feted 10 years of part-EU funded research project DISCONTOOLS.
The new company members are...
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#MeattheFacts: European Livestock Voice sets to balance the debate around livestock production
The livestock sector is today at the epicentre of public debates in Europe and beyond. These debates have become dominated by interest groups who only want to spread myths and radical views about livestock farming. Ever increasing on social...
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Celebrating healthy animals!
With the new EU regulations for veterinary medicines and medicated feed heading for final sign-off this autumn AnimalhealthEurope hosted an evening celebration to remind decision-makers and stakeholders of the importance of animal health and to...
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Joint Statement for an Ambitious Horizon Europe Programme
16 September 2019
We, the undersigned 93 European associations representing key European research & innovation stakeholders, hereby urge the EU Institutions to make research, development and innovation (RD&I) a priority within the next...
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Open letter to MEPs on AMR
Today, 17 organisations active in human and animal health have sent an open letter to the Members of the European Parliament, urging them to bring antimicrobial resistance (AMR) to the forefront of EU interinstitutional discussions and to...
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Open letter to MEPs on the importance to sustain EU progress in fighting against AMR
12/09/2019
Dear Member of the European Parliament,
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major and complex public health threat that requires concerted efforts, involving all stakeholders. AMR is estimated to be responsible for 33,000 deaths per...
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AnimalhealthEurope News - Issue 12
- Tips for pet care
- #MorethanMedicine
- Meet the AnimalhealthEurope Board members
- Join us in September for a drink with new MEPs and Brussels newcomers
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#MorethanMedicine - our story
Welcome boost to national action on AMR from Council
AnimalhealthEurope welcomes the recognition of extensive efforts made to reduce the need to use antibiotics in the veterinary sector in today’s Council conclusions, which highlight the strict EU regulation on the use of antibiotics in animals,...
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AnimalhealthEurope Officers re-appointed for another term
13/06/2019
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AnimalhealthEurope News - Issue 11
- The big debate on food and farming
- Officers re-appointed at AnimalhealthEurope
- Animal medicines show high compliance with EU food safety levels
- Modern farming offers climate-smart future for Europe’s livestock
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Food and Farming: well-fed or fed up?
06/06/2019
Ensuring sustainable food production is one of the greatest challenges of our time, and current conversations indicate a breach of confidence in our food systems and confusion over healthy diets. A highly urbanised population and an...
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AnimalhealthEurope News - Issue 10
- The protective power of animal vaccination
- Signing up to an EU Code of Conduct on agricultural data sharing
- EPRUMA publishes new best-practice brochure on use of vaccines in animals
- Mandates for new EU Regulations on veterinary...
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EU Code of Conduct on Agricultural Data Sharing
The EU Code of Conduct on Agricultural Data Sharing underlines the importance of setting transparent principles and guidelines to support the development of digital farming, which demonstrates the need for increased data sharing in...
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AnimalhealthEurope signs up to EU Code of Conduct on agricultural data sharing
Following its launch on 23 April 2018, the EU Code of Conduct on Agricultural Data Sharing has now received the support of two additional international federations: Centre de Liaison International des Marchands de Machines Agricoles et des...
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Hesitancy over animal vaccination could be a deadly mistake
Mistaken beliefs about the need for pet vaccines and a growing hesitancy towards vaccination reported amongst pet owners in Europe could give rise to deadly diseases that not only affect cats and dogs, but also people.
With UK vets signalling a...
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Joint Paper: Setting indicators for an ambitious EU Industrial Strategy
AnimalhealthEurope News - Issue 9
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Brochure: The Marketing Authorisation process for animal medicines in Europe
Industry and regulators review the changing landscape for veterinary medicines in Europe
AnimalhealthEurope and Klifovet held the first public conference to examine in-depth the contents of the new EU Regulation on Veterinary Medicinal Products, published in the EU Official Journal on 7 January 2019.
As the objectives of the new...
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Digitalization improving ability to protect against animal disease, advance well-being and support livestock production
17 January 2019, Berlin; Hosted jointly by animal medicines industry associations, experts in veterinary science, agriculture and policy discussed digitalization and the future of livestock production at a panel debate during the Global Forum...
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EISA: Transitioning onwards for Sustainable Agriculture
AnimalhealthEurope News - Issue 8
The end of an eventful year!
New rules for veterinary medicines and medicated feed, great support for our #AnimalHealthMatters campaign, five video interviews with farmers, vets, pet owners and scientists published and lots more to...
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MEPs discuss the future for the health of Europe’s animals
Following the final sign-off of the new EU legislation for veterinary medicines and medicated feed, EU officials met with AnimalhealthEurope and interested stakeholders at the European Parliament. AnimalhealthEurope used the occasion to launch a...
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AnimalhealthEurope Manifesto 2019-2024
How innovation in the agri-food chain contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals
Meeting the Sustainable Development Goals through innovation in the Agri-Food chain
Yesterday, the Agri-Food chain coalition held an event in the European Parliament to look at the contribution of the agri-food chain to achieving the SDGs.
Hosted by MEP Eva Kaili, the event brought together representatives of the FAO, KeyGene,...
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AnimalhealthEurope welcomes final adoption of new EU rules for animal medicines
AnimalhealthEurope welcomes the EU Council’s formal adoption today of the new EU rules for animal medicines and encourages a timely and science-based implementation of the new regulations on veterinary medicines and medicated feed to...
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European Antibiotics Awareness Day
Antibiotic stewardship actions take effect across Europe for animal health
A strong advocate for responsible use of antibiotics in animals, AnimalhealthEurope is pleased to see the positive outcome of antibiotic stewardship actions taking effect across Europe.
During the course of 2018 AnimalhealthEurope surveyed its...
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AnimalhealthEurope welcomes plenary adoption of new rules for better animal health coverage for Europe
AnimalhealthEurope is happy to see over four years of intense negotiation come to a head with the European Parliament signing off on the new rules for animal medicines today. The association welcomes these new regulations governing the placing...
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35 winning examples of innovative women farmers
The 5th Innovation Award for Women Farmers was held on October 15th in Brussels by Copa with the support of the Austrian Presidency, DG Agri and sponsored by AnimalhealthEurope. This biennial award organised on the International Day of Rural...
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Year-on-year success of Responsible Use campaigning demonstrated in 8th ESVAC report
AnimalhealthEurope is pleased to see efforts to promote the Responsible Use of antibiotics amongst farmers and vets having an impact in the 8th ESVAC* report from the European Medicines Agency.
“All of AnimalhealthEurope’s member companies...
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PPR: Keeping animal disease outbreaks outside Europe’s borders is best-served by supporting international eradication
PPR, a devastating animal disease, once on Europe’s doorstep, is now taking a footstep into the EU. Disease presence in bordering countries has an ever-present potential for spill-over into EU countries and is becoming an increasingly regular...
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AnimalhealthEurope News - Issue 6
It's summertime so our newsletter is light, looking ahead to what is coming up in the second half of the year.
Most importantly, we want to invite you to join us on 20 September for a drink to celebrate the new EU regulations for...
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AnimalhealthEurope welcomes recognition of ‘unique status of animal medicines’ in Brexit Whitepaper
Following an initial analysis, AnimalhealthEurope is pleased to see the importance of animal health given a priority focus in the proposed blueprint for the UK’s exit from the EU.
“The animal medicines sector in Europe notes with interest...
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AnimalhealthEurope News - Issue 5
In this May-June 2018 edition of AnimalhealthEurope we report on the latest concluding developments on the revision of EU rules for animal medicines and medicated feed, we share the video report from our recent event on innovation and...
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AnimalhealthEurope welcomes alignment and finalisation of EU rules to support animal health
AnimalhealthEurope applauds efforts to finalise new rules that will bring real benefits to both pets on long-term medication and their owners, as well as a more optimal, efficient and responsible administration of medicines via animal feed,...
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AnimalhealthEurope welcomes new rules on animal
AnimalhealthEurope welcomes the outcomes agreed by the negotiators for the new rules on animal medicines which should help to deliver greater access to a wide range of animal medicines to improve animal health management and animal welfare in...
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Innovation in animal health and sustainable livestock production in Europe
With the European Commission’s recently published proposal for a new common agricultural policy (CAP) deemed ‘fit for the future’, AnimalhealthEurope gathers parties with a stake in the future of livestock production in Europe to discuss...
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‘Safeguarding animal health and welfare: a priority for the future UK-EU relationship’
World Animal Vaccination Day: Prevention is better than cure
Alignment on animal health rules essential post-Brexit
Following the publication of the draft Withdrawal Agreement between the European Union and the United Kingdom, and the recent UK Prime Minister’s Mansion House address, AnimalhealthEurope is pleased to see the importance of animal health given...
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The European animal medicines industry in figures 2018
AnimalhealthEurope News - Issue 4
Welcome to the third edition of AnimalhealthEurope News!
In this January-February 2018 edition we give an update on the review of the EU Animal Medicines legislative package and share the first in a series of video interviews with people who...
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AnimalhealthEurope responds to call for renewing commitment to fight antibiotic resistance
Following the publication of the latest EU summary report on antimicrobial resistance in zoonotic and indicator bacteria from humans, animals and food, AnimalhealthEurope reconfirms the animal medicines industry’s strong commitment to fighting...
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DISCONTOOLS launches new website
Brussels, 14 February 2018 – DISCONTOOLS, the open-access database identifying research gaps to improve the control and management of more than 50 infectious diseases in animals – has just launched a brand new website with updated info for a...
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Why vets need antibiotics for animal health
AnimalhealthEurope welcomes progress on Animal Medicines Legislative Package
AnimalhealthEurope is pleased to see the European Council receive the mandate to enter into trilogue negotiations with the Commission and the Parliament to agree on the final text of the new EU Veterinary Medicines and Medicated Feed...
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EMA to relocate to Amsterdam: Keep calm and carry on!
AnimalhealthEurope notes with interest the decision to relocate the European Medicines Agency to Amsterdam, the newly elected host of this very important agency responsible for scientific evaluation, supervision and safety monitoring of...
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NOAH remains committed to working with AnimalhealthEurope
UK and European animal health associations NOAH and AnimalhealthEurope met at London Vet Show today to underline the continuing importance of veterinary medicines for our animals.
AnimalhealthEurope President, Wijnand de Bruijn, and Secretary...
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Keep Antibiotics Working: What the European animal medicines industry is doing
AnimalhealthEurope has just published an overview of actions the animal medicines industry is taking to promote responsible use of antibiotics and preserve the continued efficacy of these precious tools. This complements the focus of this...
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Animal health sector commitments & actions on antibiotic use
AnimalhealthEurope is a signatory of the global 'Animal health sector commitments and actions on antibiotic use'.
We advocate the responsible use of veterinary antibiotics to manage animal disease, and act accordingly to maintain their...
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AnimalhealthEurope News - Issue 1
Welcome to the very first edition of AnimalhealthEurope News!
In this first edition we share highlights from our gala dinner where we celebrated 30 years of representing the animal health industry in Europe, the video report from our conference...
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Joint Reaction Paper for an Ambitious EU Industrial Strategy
Wijnand de Bruijn of Dopharma elected for second term as AnimalhealthEurope President
AnimalhealthEurope welcomes 7th ESVAC report as firm demonstration of transparency on antibiotic use in animals
Brussels, 16 October 2017; AnimalhealthEurope welcomes the European Medicines Agency’s 7th ESVAC* report as a clear and continued demonstration of the transparency of the animal medicines industry and EU member states with regard to antibiotic...
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Briefing paper on One Health
Joint declaration for an ambitious EU strategy
Europe is the cradle of the manufacturing industry and has been at the forefront of industrial revolutions and technological innovations. The industry directly employs over 34 million people across all Member States, in supply chains comprising...
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New WHO guidelines on medically important antimicrobials in food producing animals lack One Health reasoning
The animal medicines industry in Europe is committed to playing an active role in the global health challenge of antibiotic resistance, which impacts both human and animal health. AnimalhealthEurope is therefore disappointed to see a lack of...
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Roadmap for Sustainable EU Livestock
What the European animal medicines industry does to fight antibiotic resistance
The animal medicines industry plays an active role in ensuring both the responsible use and the continued efficacy of all solutions for treating and preventing disease in animals. For the past two decades, AnimalhealthEurope and its...
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Survey: EU Citizens attitudes to veterinary medicines
In 2016 AnimalhealthEurope commissioned a survey across 6 European countries to canvas the perceptions and attitudes of EU citizens towards the use of veterinary medicines for the treatment and prevention of diseases in pets and farm...
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Position: Proposal for a Regulation on Veterinary Medicinal Products (COM 2014/558)
AnimalhealthEurope supports the Commission’s objectives aimed at increasing the availability of veterinary medicines, reducing administrative burden, stimulating competitiveness and innovation, improving the functioning of the internal market,...
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Global Benchmarking Survey of the Animal Health Industry 2015 - Europe Report
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