Dutch dairy sector reduces antibiotic use

In 2016, the Dutch dairy sector realised a further reduction of total antibiotics, compared to the year before. The use of antibiotics in the Dutch dairy sector has been reduced with 3.2%, according to the annual report from MARAN. In calves the antibiotic use has been reduced by 5.3%. However, in the category non-lactating cattle, an increase of 7% was noted, although total use in this group is very low. The group non-lactating other cattle are the male breeding cattle, male beef cows and bull