ESVAC’s groundbreaking work will continue under the umbrella of Regulation (EU) 2019/6 with the launch of the ASU platform. You can read more about the Agency’s efforts to ensure member states' preparedness below. Also, early next year the 2019-2021 analysis of antimicrobial consumption and resistance (i.e., the 'JIACRA' report) will be published on our website.
A close relation between veterinary practitioners and regulators is pivotal to support pharmacovigilance surveillance. In that context, we are hosting focus group meetings with animal healthcare professionals on the topic of pharmacovigilance. The first (very) successful meeting with veterinarians specialised in poultry was held in October and the next one with specialised healthcare professionals in aquaculture is scheduled for next week.
We are implementing some improvements in our regulatory processes. Our efficacy experts have published an article providing an overview of guidance available for antiparasitics, the first in a series of publications planned over the near future. We have also initiated some new research initiatives, the first of which is introduced in this newsletter and will be presented further at the Third Veterinary Big Data Stakeholder Forum, which is just around the corner. We have prepared a very interesting programme; you still have time to sign up below.
I hope you enjoy this edition and hope we will see you again in 2024.
Ivo
