 Resistance to Colistin discovered in SA poultry NATIONAL NEWS – A national antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance programme has reportedly identified and confirmed the first ever known case in South Africa of resistance to Colistin. |  Prudent use of antimicrobials in the poultry industry – The V-Tech Actif™ Plan Anti-microbial resistance (AMR) has become an international topic due to the increase in trends of resistance patterns. |  Are antibiotics effective in treating human diseases The World Health Organisation has indicated that there are an increasingly limited number of antibiotics available to treat human diseases effectively |  Policy on responsible use of antimicrobials of the world veterinary association The availability and use of antimicrobials for animals is essential to ensure go animal health and welfare. |