project - EIP-AGRI Operational Group

REDaPORC, digital platform for the comparative evaluation of the antibiotic consumption level in pig farms.
REDaPORC, plataforma digital para la evaluación comparativa del nivel de consumo de antibióticos en explotaciones porcinas.

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Completed | 2021 - 2023 Spain
Completed | 2021 - 2023 Spain
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Context

The ESVAC (European Surveillance of Veterinary 
Antimicrobial Consumption) network, created within the 
framework of the European Medicines Agency 
(https://www.ema.europa.eu/), collects national sales of 
antibiotics for animal production. From these data, a 
consumption per productive unit is calculated in mg / PCU. 
Spain has always been in the top positions since 2015, 
although during the last 3 published years the reduction in 
sales in Spain is almost 50% (ESVAC 2018)
The F2F strategy (From Farm to Fork) has established a clear 
objective of reducing the use of antibiotics (50% in 10 years). 
To achieve this, it is necessary to sensitize the entire 
production system, educate all those involved in its use, and 
provide precise technical and digital tools to address the 
drastic reduction. Regardless of the emergence of chemical 
or biological alternatives for the reduction, it is essential to 
attack the predisposing factors to the appearance of these 
diseases. All these objectives are pursued in REDaPORC.

Objectives

The innovative project aims to accelerate the process of 
reducing the use of antibiotics in pig farms in Spain. To 
achieve this, on the one hand, we will identify and 
characterize the causes that have the greatest incidence in 
its use, differentiating between those associated with 
biosecurity, handling and comfort of the animals, and those 
linked to the presence of certain pathologies. On the other 
hand, we will develop a tool to compare the level of 
antimicrobial consumption between farms. This information 
will allow decision-making, both individual and collective, to 
quickly progress towards the objective.

Objectives

El proyecto innovador tiene por objeto acelerar el proceso de 
reducción de utilización de antibióticos en las explotaciones 
de ganado porcino en España. Para ello, por una parte, 
identificaremos y caracterizaremos las causas que más 
incidencia tienen en su utilización, diferenciando entre las 
asociadas a la bioseguridad, el manejo y el confort de los 
animales y las ligadas a la presencia de determinadas 
patologías. Por otra parte, desarrollaremos una herramienta 
de comparación del nivel de consumo de antimicrobianos 
entre granjas. Esta información permitirá la toma de 
decisiones, tanto individuales como colectivas, para 
progresar rápidamente en el objetivo.

Activities

Identification and characterization of the risk factors for 
antibiotic consumption in Spanish white-coat pig farms, 
through data obtained from 342 farms. Review of the 
antibiotic consumption guide. Development of a platform for 
the capture and comparison of information on health risks and 
the consumption of antibiotics, between farms and companies 
in the pig sector. Creation and checking of the platform.
Sensitization, awareness and training of producers, 
veterinarians and technicians.

Activities

Identificación y caracterización de los factores de riesgo del 
consumo de antibióticos en las explotaciones españolas de 
porcino de capa blanca, a través de datos obtenidos de 342 
granjas. Revisión de la guía de consumo de antibióticos. 
Desarrollo de una plataforma para la captura y comparación 
de información riesgos sanitarios y de consumo de antibióticos, entre granjas y empresas del sector porcino. 
Puesta en marcha y comprobación del funcionamiento de la 
plataforma. Sensibilización, concienciación y formación de 
productores, veterinarios y visitadores.

Project details
Main funding source
Rural development 2014-2020 for Operational Groups
Rural Development Programme
2014ES06RDNP001 España - Programa Nacional de Desarrollo Rural
Location
Main geographical location
Tarragona
Other geographical location
Burgos, Castellón / Castelló

EUR 385 556.00

Total budget

Total contributions from EAFRD, national co-financing, additional national financing and other financing.

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