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NAT'L INSTITUTE FOR ANIMAL AG ANNOUNCES ANTIBIOTIC SYMPOSIUM
Jul. 5, 2012
Source: National Institute for Animal Agriculture news release
The use of antibiotics in animal agriculture has elicited increasing concern among the general public, policy makers and consumers who are increasingly aware and interested about where their food comes from. Criticism primarily revolves around such use and its potential contribution to antibiotic resistance. However, the issue is frequently oversimplified. There exists a need to promote antibiotic use in a judicious, careful manner across all fronts - in both animals and humans. As such, everyone has a vested stake in engaging in meaningful dialogue and creating successful strategies to preserve antibiotic efficacy - it's a matter of public health across the globe.
The symposium is designed to facilitate that occurrence, building upon pertinent information and consensus points established from the previous symposium held in Chicago in October 2011.
Key aspects around antibiotic resistance were aggregated around presentations involving 13 scientists in both the animal and human health arenas who addressed a wide array of current research and initiatives regarding the use of antibiotics. Interest in the previous symposium has been overwhelming with nearly 250,000 views. Moreover, the symposium established an important white paper (available in English, Spanish and Portuguese) detailing various aspects of antibiotic resistance that has witnessed over 25,000 downloads.
The white paper and other information can be accessed through the National Institute for Animal Agriculture website at www.AnimalAgriculture.org. For the Symposium agenda, hotel and travel information, registration information and much more, please visit the 2012 NIAA Antibiotics Symposium website at http://animalagriculture.org/Solutions/Symposia/2012_antibiotics/index.html.
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