Reflection paper on MRSA in food producing and companion animals in the European Union: Epidemiology and control options for human and animal health

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Publication Date 27/03/2009
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This paper was prepared by the Committee for Medicinal Products for Veterinary Use (CVMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMEA). It sets out a number of recommendations relating to the authorisation and the use of antimicrobial medicines in livestock and companion animals, which aim to reduce the risk of colonisation or infection of animals with MRSA in the interest of both public and animal health.

Source Link http://www.emea.europa.eu/pdfs/vet/sagam/6829009en.pdf
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European Food Safety Authority: Assessment of the public health significance of meticillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in animals and foods: Scientific opinion of the Panel on Biological Hazards, March 2009 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/EFSA/efsa_locale-1178620753812_1211902408708.htm
European Food Safety Authority: Press Release, 27.3.09: EFSA evaluates risk of MRSA in food and animals http://www.efsa.europa.eu/EFSA/efsa_locale-1178620753812_1211902408758.htm
European Medicines Agency: Press Release: EMEA/CVMP/176994/2009 http://www.emea.europa.eu/pdfs/vet/press/pr/17699409en.pdf
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