Training on responsible antibiotic use to be held in Ivano-Frankivsk

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A series of training sessions dedicated to the responsible use of antibiotics in livestock production and efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance will take place in Ivano-Frankivsk on July 27–29.

On July 27, a training session will be held for representatives of the State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection. Participants will examine the requirements for the use of veterinary medicines, treatment records, traceability, and official controls. This will be the final training session in the series for specialists of the Service.

On July 28–29, training will be provided for representatives of territorial communities. The main focus will be on risk communication, common mistakes in the use of antibiotics in households, and the dissemination of reliable information among local residents.

The training is organised under the “Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control” (EpiC) project, funded by the U.S. Department of State, with the participation of the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders.

Participation is free of charge, but the number of places is limited.

Advance registration is required.

Additional information is available by phone at +380 68 862 94 96.


The EpiC project in Ukraine aims to strengthen the country’s public health, animal health, and laboratory capacities by providing targeted technical assistance, building institutional capacity, and improving coordination between national and regional public and animal health authorities in accordance with international standards and cross-sectoral principles.

The Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders is a non-profit voluntary organisation founded by Ukrainian pork producers. Its main objectives are to represent and protect the rights and interests of member farms, promote the development and implementation of new technologies for efficient pork production, expand market opportunities, and protect the domestic market.

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