IN IS About us Products Programs R&D Innovation News Contact Nutreco Global News Agreement for the Reduction of Colistin Consumption in Pigs News Agreement for the Reduction of Colistin Consumption in Pigs Agreement for the Reduction of Colistin Consumption in Pigs February 18, 2018 Inga Food has reduced the use of antibiotics via premix in 2017 by 45.42% compared to 2016. The use of antibiotics via premix during 2017 in Inga Food was 203.04 mg / PCU, 77.30 % of your total antibiotic intake. Coinciding with the 45.42% reduction in premix antibiotics, we did not increase the use of oral or injectable antibiotics. On December 1, 2016, Inga Food signed a Declaration of Adherence to the Agreement for the Reduction of Colistin Consumption in Pigs , which is part of the National Antibiotic Resistance Plan promoted by the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products of the Ministry of Health, Services Social and Equality And in November 2017, the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Healthcare products awarded Inga Food a Diploma of Recognition for its outstanding commitment to the prudent use of antibiotics and in compliance with the agreement for the voluntary reduction of the consumption of Colistin in the Sector. of the Pig of Spain. Inga Food continues with its commitment to reducing antibiotics within sustainable livestock production. The main objectives of the agreement are: Reduce the consumption of colistin in pig production . The reduction will be established by tranches, with the quantitative objective of 5mg / PCU in a maximum period of three years. Control the alternative use of antibiotics , avoiding an increase in the consumption of neomycin and / or apramycin as a possible substitution for colistin More information: https://www.aemps.gob.es www.3tres3.com Follow us on © 2016 - 2019 Inga Food SA All rights reserved Contact Legal warning Cookies policy Privacy Policy