USA
Keep Antibiotic Effective Act of 2017
Summary Description
Regulates the use of medically important antimicrobials, including by prohibiting their use for growth promotion purposes.
Topics
Species
Beef cows
Dairy cows
Broiler chickens
Pigs
Jurisdiction
USA
Sub-Jurisdiction
N/A
Type of Act
Legislation
Status
In force
Legal Value
Voluntary
Date Enacted
2018
Date Updated
June, 2023
Official Citation
US Federal Bill Proposal, Keep Antibiotics Effective Act, 2018 (U.S.A)
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- Prohibits the use of medically important antimicrobials to cattle, swine, and poultry for growth promoting purposes.
- Requires the approval of a licensed veterinarian for the administration of medically important antimicrobial drugs.
- Requires the Maryland Department of Agriculture to collect data on the sales of medically important antibiotics.
Weaknesses
- Does not prohibit the administration of antimicrobials for preventative purposes.
- Does not cover antimicrobial use for:
- Provides a low penalty: an administrative penalty, not exceeding $2,000, may be imposed on a person that violates the act.
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