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Recent figures from theWorld Health Organisation
show that reduction is a necessity.They predict that,
in 2050, globally no fewer than 10 million people per
year will die as a result of antibiotic resistance.This will
make it the number one cause of death.
Intracare and its role in this discussion
The Netherlands is leading in the implementation of a
strict antibiotic reduction policy.This already prompted
Intracare years ago to start developing and registering
antibiotic-free (medicinal) products. In the past years,
Intracare has developed some successful antibiotic-
free products, with an even better efficacy than
antibiotics.This is one of the reasons that Intracare
is officially classified as one of the most innovative
companies in the Netherlands.
These developments also
mean that Intracare is getting
more and more involved
in forums and meetings
discussing the reduction
of antibiotics in intensive
livestock farming. For example,
Intracare was one of the
speakers at the well-attended
Poultry Summit organised by
VIV in Utrecht. But Intracare
also puts in an appearance
outside Europe, for example
in Cambodia where Intracare
delivered a long presentation to CPF specialists about
the possibilities of antibiotic reduction in feed.
Actions speak louder than words
Many manufacturers pretend to contribute to the
reduction of antibiotics in the market. Still there are
few manufacturers that can present hard figures to
prove the volume of antibiotics they actually reduce.
For example, Intracare now has Intra Repiderma,
which is a one-to-one alternative to antibiotic spray.
For every spray can Intra Repiderma now sold, one
antibiotic spray can less is sold.This is a massive gain
for the industry and offers a great perspective for the
future.
Strategy
Hygiene is the first step when it comes to reducing
antibiotics. It often seems too obvious to mention, but
all too often farmers still go wrong with this. Products
such as Intra Multi-Des GA, Intra Hydrocare and Intra
Powerfoam are necessary to make a good start and
prevent problems.
To secure gut health and support digestion, Intracare
has a number of liquid nutritional supplements which
the animals take in via the drinking water.This is not
without reason, since animals drink almost twice as
much as they eat. If an animal gets ill, feed intake will
be reduced or stopped, but it will still continue to
drink.
The last step is the use of antibiotic-free medicinal
products such as Intra Hoof-Fit and Repiderma to
treat animals with infections/wounds.
