Since its inception, meathat has achieved the following
Agreed Responsible Use Principles
including the adoption of European Medicines Agency categorisation for prioritising antibiotics
Agreed Responsible Use Principles
for ensuring the consistent and responsible use of antibiotics within members’ supply chains
Developed Policies and/or Codes of Conduct
on measurement of antibiotic use, sales or prescriptions, data sharing, and farmer support
These have been translated into four commitments that aim to optimise responsible use of antibiotics while safeguarding animal health and welfare.
The Four Commitments
Commitment 1
Restrict the use of highest priority critically important antibiotics.
These products, classified as Category B by the European Medicines Agency, will be voluntarily restricted and only used a) as a last resort treatment and b) when alternative treatments of equal efficacy do not exist.
Delivery of Commitment 1
The meathat has developed a Policy on Responsible Use of Antibiotics for its members, supporting the stewardship of antibiotic use and reductions without compromising standards of animal health and welfare. meathat members commit to observing policy
Commitment 2
Stop routine preventative antibiotic use.
These products, classified as Category B by the European Medicines Agency, will be voluntarily restricted and only used a) as a last resort treatment and b) when alternative treatments of equal efficacy do not exist.
Delivery of Commitment 2
The meathat has developed a Policy on Responsible Use of Antibiotics for its members, supporting the stewardship of antibiotic use and reductions without compromising standards of animal health and welfare. meathat members commit to observing policy
Commitment 3
Measure antibiotic use.
These products, classified as Category B by the European Medicines Agency, will be voluntarily restricted and only used a) as a last resort treatment and b) when alternative treatments of equal efficacy do not exist.
Delivery of Commitment 3
The meathat has developed a Policy on Responsible Use of Antibiotics for its members, supporting the stewardship of antibiotic use and reductions without compromising standards of animal health and welfare. meathat members commit to observing policy
Commitment 4
Support our farming supply base.
These products, classified as Category B by the European Medicines Agency, will be voluntarily restricted and only used a) as a last resort treatment and b) when alternative treatments of equal efficacy do not exist.
Delivery of Commitment 4
The meathat has developed a Policy on Responsible Use of Antibiotics for its members, supporting the stewardship of antibiotic use and reductions without compromising standards of animal health and welfare. meathat members commit to observing policy