EPRUMA is a multi-stakeholder platform linking best practice with animal health and public health.
It aims to promote the responsible use of medicines in animals in the EU. read more
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VETERINARIANS
Veterinarians play an essential role in protecting animal health, animal welfare and public health by providing a wide range of services.
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FARMERS
Farmers’ primary goal is to have healthy animals through good husbandry. Good hygiene, proper feed, appropriate husbandry and good management practices are by far the best strategy for farmers to adopt, not just for health-related reasons but for economic reasons too.
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PET OWNERS
Responsible pet owners give their pets the best quality healthcare to ensure that they lead happy and healthy lives...
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FOOD CHAIN
EPRUMA contributes to the provision of safe, healthy, affordable and wholesome food, efficiently derived from healthy animals...
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EPRUMA welcomes DG SANTE’s initiative to strengthen EU citizens’ awareness about the benefits of vaccination, and notices that the current public consultation on ‘Strengthened cooperation against vaccine preventable diseases’ does not cover vaccination in veterinary medicine, an essential element of a One Health approach.CURRENT TOPICS
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Antibiotics in companion animals
- Antibiotics in companion animals
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Veterinary medicines are important tools for the prevention and treatment of bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic diseases in companion animals. These diseases can have a negative impact ....
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Antibiotics in food-producing animals
- Antibiotics in food-producing animals
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Antibiotics are valuable tools and are essential for the continuing health and welfare of food-producing animals. In addition, they also make a significant contribution to productive and ....
EUROPEAN INITIATIVES
News & Events
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13 June
RT @animalhealthEU: Good news for #farmers, vets & #pet owners! New EU rules on animal medicines signal a much-improved system which can e… -
10 June
RT @FecavaVets: "These new posters are fantastic!" So said Rens van Dobbenburgh today at the @FVEurope GA. Thanks for your support! Well do… -
8 June
RT @FecavaVets: FECAVA reps presented the new hygiene posters at the GA of the Union of European Veterinary Practitioners in Bergen today.… - Follow @epruma1 Tweet
LATEST PUBLICATIONS
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On European Antibiotic Awareness Day (18 November 2016) EPRUMA's Chairman, Rens van Dobbenburgh, pledges to
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EPRUMA declaration on 'Our 7 commitments to the responsible use of veterinary medicines': signed in Brussels
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A fact sheet explaining the responsible use of medicines in animals, and EPRUMA's role and objectives.
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