The international conference series on Responsible Use of Antibiotics in Animals started in 2005 as an initiative independent from commercial companies, official organisations or authorities. During the years, the conference series has strengthened its position as an important meeting point for the animal health industry and the medical community.

Key themes
Integration of animal, human and environmental health; present and future approaches at global and national levels; engagement of stakeholders; innovations in disease prevention and detection, including gut health, alternatives to antibiotics, rapid diagnostics, etc.; new areas to explore towards sustainable solutions.

Call for abstracts
Interested participants from research institutes and industry are strongly encouraged to submit abstracts for oral contributions and/or posters.
Submission deadlines: oral contributions, 31 January 2020; posters, 31 July 2020

Who should attend
The conference is designed for the animal health industry and the medical community; all users of antibiotics in animals, such as veterinarians, animal feed producers, livestock and aquaculture producers, and nutritionists; food processors and manufacturers, and retailers; policy makers and regulatory agencies; researchers in universities and research institutes; and others with an interest in antibiotics and antimicrobial resistance.