Research led by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has examined India's 2019 ban on the use of colistin in livestock.
Antibiotic resistance is a global challenge affecting both animals and humans, with potential serious social and economic costs if not controlled.
There is growing concern about the use of essential human antibiotics in livestock, such as colistin, which is used to treat infections like pneumonia in humans.
Antibiotic resistance has the potential to cause serious social and economic costs over the next few decades.
The study identifies a framework for policy development in livestock antibiotic regulation.
Author's summary: India's antibiotic regulation framework is crucial for global health.