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Antimicrobial Resistance Strategy and Scottish Action Plan

Annex 2 Remit of the DEFRA (formerly MAFF) Antimicrobial Resistance Co-ordination (DARC) Group

"To co-ordinate and direct DEFRA activities on antimicrobial usage in animals and antimicrobial resistance in micro-organisms present in feedingstuffs, animals and food. The Group's remit will include:

  • DEFRA response to the Advisory Committee on the Microbiological Safety of Food Report on Microbial Antibiotic Resistance in Relation to Food Safety

  • DEFRA Action Plan and strategy on antimicrobial resistance

  • Prudent and optimal use of antimicrobials in animals

  • Alternatives to the use of antimicrobial products

  • Research and development

  • Public awareness of the issue."

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