Veterinary Pharmaceuticals in the Environment

Antibiotics in Livestock Farming. What can be done to reduce environmental threats and avoid the development of antibiotic resistance?

The use of antibiotics in intensive livestock farming promotes the development of antibiotic resistance and the spread of resistant bacterial strains. The livestock industry has a special responsibility in the fight against antibiotic resistance and against the environmental impacts of veterinary pharmaceuticals. The background paper gives an overview on the issue, shows that pharmaceutical residues have become a global environmental problem and highlights the need for a change in animal production. Deutschlandflagge
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Stop Pharmaceuticals Pollution of the Environment

Environmentally Persistent Pharmaceutical Pollutants (EPPP) are an emerging issue

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Ecological Impacts of Veterinary Pharmaceuticals: More Transparency - Better Protection of the Environment

In the context of the revision of veterinary medicinal products legislation that is currently underway, this background paper focuses on three measures that would contribute to making information on the occurrence of veterinary drugs in the environment and their eco-toxicological effects more widely available and enhance protection of the environment from contamination with veterinary pharmaceuticals: Introduction of a monograph system, introduction of a monitoring system for pharmaceuticals in the environment, and the revision of the pharmacovigilance system for reporting negative effects on the environment.  Download English
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How to tackle the environmental pollution by Veterinary Pharmaceuticals?

Position Statement
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Demands for Improved Protection of the Environment from the Adverse Effects of Veterinary Medical Products

The European Union has committed itself to the protection of its natural resources; environmen-tal protection is anchored in the goals of the European Union Animal Health Strategy . In PAN Germany's opinion, the implementation of the following demands can contribute to reduce the existing deficits and to achieving the umbrella goals of the European Union, such as sustainable use of natural resources, the protection of biodiversity and water, consumer protection, and the protection of human and animal health.

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Pharmaceutical Pollutants in Water and the Revision of the EU Groundwater Directive.
Background Paper

Residues from pharmaceuticals are increasingly found in the environment, including groundwater. On the backdrop of the current state of European waters and in order to enhance protection of water bodies from negative effects due to pharmaceutical pollutants, the Position Paper offers recommendation for a revised version of the Groundwater Directive and for enhanced protection of bodies of water against human and veterinary pharmaceutical pollutants.

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Veterinary medicinal products and protection of the environment

Authorisation and use of veterinary medicinal products in the EU - Legal framework and demands for enhancing the protection of the environment from the adverse effects of veterinary medicinal products.
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