Monitoring of antibiotic use in broiler turkey flocks in the Warmia and Mazury province in 2019–2021

Abstract Introduction The increasing resistance of bacteria to antibiotics has obliged the EU Member States reduce by 50% use in animal production 2030. This study was undertaken with aim analyse flocks broiler turkeys reared Warmia and Mazury province a two-year period. Material Methods From data from 238 records turkey provided County Veterinary Inspectorates, (mg/kg) analysed 2019–2021. year rearing, sex immunoprophylactic measures. Results A significant decrease antimicrobial reported male 2021 (157 mg/kg body weight) comparison 2020 (241 mg) 2019 (299 mg). In both female turkeys, antimicrobials gradually decreased 2021. Significantly lower antibiotic using autogenous vaccines. Conclusion positive trend shown this proves possibility meeting recommendations for reduction More emphasis should be placed on minimising risk infectious diseases requiring therapy welfare, biosecurity, immunomodulation specific prophylaxis