Joint Communication on Reducing Antibiotic Use in Gamebirds

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The National Gamekeepers’ Organisation is one of the signatories of a joint communication on reducing antibiotic use in gamebirds, which is intended for all UK gamebird rearers, any shoots that release game, game feed suppliers, vets who look after gamebirds and everyone else with an interest in gamebird husbandry and gameshooting.

The joint communication comes from an unprecedented range of professional and representative bodies and it is also supported by specialist gamebird veterinary practices and by many suppliers of gamebirds and game feed.

A spokesman for the National Gamekeepers’ Organisation said: “Please read the joint communication carefully and act on its advice and recommendations as a matter of urgency. It is important that the gameshooting sector plays its part – and is seen to be playing its part – in reducing the use of antibiotics in gamebird husbandry.”

To read the joint communication in full and to see the logos of those involved, please click 2018 Joint Communication on AB Reduction.pdf

Notes to Editors

The National Gamekeepers’ Organisation represents the gamekeepers of England and Wales, defending and promoting gamekeeping, gamekeepers and ensuring high standards throughout the profession. The NGO was founded in 1997 by a group of gamekeepers who felt that their profession was threatened by public misunderstanding and poor representation. Today, there are around 13,000 members of the National Gamekeepers’ Organisation.