The Department of Livestock Development promotes one health for the good health of people and animals

Interest in the problem of antimicrobial resistance which is one of the crises that the world pays attention to by the United Nations It has driven to create cooperation from all sectors to work together to solve such problems based on a one health approach to the wellbeing of people around the world.

Thailand is one of the countries that have shown their commitment to jointly address the problem of antimicrobial resistance with other countries around the world. and has prepared a Strategic Plan 2017 – 2021 by preparing a Strategic Plan for Antimicrobial Resistance Management 2017-2021 consists of 6 strategies, clearly targeted to address the problem of integrated antimicrobial resistance, of which the Department of Livestock Development is one of the core agencies. in the integration of government, private sectors, farmers and the social sector in the prevention and control of drug-resistant pathogens. and supervise the appropriate use of antimicrobial drugs in agriculture and animal husbandry.

Department of Livestock Development as a regulatory and promotion agency for food and livestock products that are safe according to food safety principles and can be traced (Traceability) in the problem of drug resistance. There have been various operations. To achieve the stated objectives of reducing drug-resistant pathogens in animals, such as eliminating the use of all antibiotics for growth promoter, supervision of medicated feed, surveillance of occurrence situations. As a result of this commitment, antimicrobial use in the Thai livestock sector in 2019 compared to 2017 saw a 49% reduction in the use of antimicrobials in the Thai livestock sector, exceeding the target set. hold

The problem of drug resistance results in contamination or residues of antimicrobials in the environment. This is due to the overuse and inappropriate use of antibiotics in farm animals. Therefore, there is a guideline for the rational use of antimicrobial drugs, ie, to the extent necessary to maintain the health of sick animals. This is in accordance with the principles of animal welfare under the supervision of a veterinarian who controls the farm. in which the problem can be solved successfully. requires serious cooperation with those involved. both the public health, agricultural, environmental To achieve the goal of preventing antimicrobial resistant pathogens to achieve the goals.

The Department of Livestock Development has initiated and implemented a project to prevent drug-resistant infections. For the good health of consumers 1. Project “Reduction of Antibiotic Use in Livestock Farms” to reduce the use of antimicrobial drugs in livestock production. This is an extension of the project to produce livestock products to be safe for consumers, such as the clean chopping board project. Meat Hygiene Project Livestock Project OK 2. “Raised Without Antibiotics in Livestock Production System (RWA)” Project No antibiotics will be used throughout the farming until the point of sale. If an animal becomes ill during grazing, the sick animal is treated according to animal welfare under the supervision of a veterinarian. by using it properly and appropriately, with a stoppage period according to international standards. and conducting research projects on the use of alternatives (Alternatives) to replace and reduce the use of antimicrobials in farm animals such as herbs, prebiotics and probiotics.

Today, Thai entrepreneurs and farmers are increasingly focusing on antibiotic-free animal husbandry, and the Department of Livestock Development has certified more than 200 animal farms that are antibiotic-free, including chicken farms, pig farms, non-antibiotic laying hens, and poultry farms. Cage Free Consumers can also choose products that are NSF certified, an international standard that certifies that livestock products are antibiotic-free throughout their lives. As a result, consumers can be assured that they will be eating high quality, safe food, free from residues, good for health.