Law amending the Veterinary Medicines Act to collect data on antibiotic medicinal products and to amend other provisions

The "Law amending the Veterinary Medicines Act to collect data on antibiotic medicinal products and to amend other provisions" has been enacted by the German Parliament on 07/11/2024. This law aims to reduce antibiotic use in animal husbandry, promote responsible antimicrobial practices, and improve public health. The law introduces new reporting requirements for veterinarians and farmers, increases transparency in antibiotic use, and strengthens measures against misuse of antibiotics, with a focus on high-risk substances like colistin.