Research on India's Antibiotic Regulation
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has led novel research on India's 2019 ban on the use of colistin in livestock.
Antibiotic resistance has been described as a global challenge for animals and humans alike, with potential serious social and economic costs over the next few decades.
Colistin, a critically important human antibiotic, is often used as a last-resort treatment for infections, including pneumonia, but has historically also been used to treat livestock worldwide.
Antibiotic resistance has the potential to cause serious social and economic costs over the next few decades.
Author's summary: Research identifies framework for policy development in livestock antibiotic regulation.