The Graduate School, University of Santo Tomas, España Boulevard, Sampaloc, Manila 1008 Metro Manila, Philippines.
Research Center for the Natural and Applied Sciences, University of Santo Tomas, España Boulevard, Sampaloc, Manila 1008 Metro Manila, Philippines.
J Vet Sci. 2024 Mar;25(2):e33. doi: 10.4142/jvs.23134.
Agricultural production is a major driver of the Philippine economy. Mass production of animal products, such as livestock and poultry farming, is one of the most prominent players in the field. Filipino farmers use veterinary medicinal products (VMPs) when raising agricultural animals to improve animal growth and prevent diseases. Unfortunately, the extensive use of VMPs, particularly antibiotics, has been linked to drug resistance in animals, particularly antibiotics. Antimicrobial gene products produced in animals due to the prolonged use of VMPs can passed on to humans when they consume animal products. This paper reviews information on the use of VMPs in the Philippines, including the regulations, their impact, challenges, and potential recommendations. The Philippines has existing legislation regulating VMP use. Several agencies were tasked to regulate the use of VMPs, such as the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Health, and the Philippine National Action Plan. Unfortunately, there is a challenge to implementing these regulations, which affects consumers. The unregulated use of VMPs influences the transmission of antibiotic residues from animals to crops to humans. This challenge should be addressed, with more focus on stricter regulation.
农业生产是菲律宾经济的主要驱动力。动物产品的大规模生产，如畜牧业和家禽养殖，是该领域最突出的参与者之一。菲律宾农民在饲养农业动物时使用兽用药品（VMPs）来促进动物生长和预防疾病。不幸的是，VMPs 的广泛使用，特别是抗生素的使用，与动物的耐药性有关，特别是抗生素。由于长期使用 VMPs，动物产生的抗菌基因产物在人类食用动物产品时可能会传递给人类。本文综述了菲律宾 VMP 使用的信息，包括法规、影响、挑战和潜在建议。菲律宾有现有的立法来规范 VMP 的使用。几个机构被赋予监管 VMP 使用的任务，如农业部、卫生部和菲律宾国家行动计划。不幸的是，在执行这些法规方面存在挑战，这影响了消费者。VMP 的不受监管使用影响了抗生素残留从动物到农作物再到人类的传播。应该解决这一挑战，更加注重更严格的监管。
