At the recent World Buiatrics Congress (WBC) an entire session was dedicated to antimicrobial resistance. It has become a hot topic, especially after recent reports that resistance to the last resort antibiotic has spread across the globe, Newscientist 2015. The animal health industry, farmers and veterinarians need to respond positively to this serious threat to human and animal health. This can be achieved through adoption of the responsible use of antibiotics and the use of proven veterinary licensed alternative medicines, such as probiotics e.g. Provita Protect POM-VPS.
