International FIDIN jubilee conference “wrap up the antibiotic resistance” Wednesday October 1st 2014 13.30 – 17.00 hrs Royal Tropical Institute Amsterdam The Dutch association of manufacturers and importers of veterinary medicinal products (FIDIN) was founded 50 years ago, when The Netherlands introduced legislation to regulate the sales of veterinary antibiotics. Now, 50 years later, the development of antibiotic resistance is a major concern. th To celebrate its 50 anniversary, FIDIN is organising a conference in association with the International Federation of Animal Health in Europe (IFAH-Europe) to discuss policies on how to handle the rd development of antibiotic resistance. The conference will take place immediately after the 3 international conference on Responsible Use of antibiotics in animals. Programme 13.30 Welcome - Teun van de Keuken 13.40 Opening – chairman FIDIN - M. Labordus 14.00 Introduction of the Dutch approach - Ministry of Economic affairs - H. Kool 14.15 Summary of the 3rd international conference on Responsible Use of antibiotics in animals - Dr. Jobke Van Hout, DVM, PhD and Prof. Dr. J. Fink Gremmels 15.00 – 15.30 Reflections: What do politicians think?  Former European parliament member of the group of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe - Britta Reimers (DE)  City council member Deventer (Christian Democrats) and veterinarian - Elske van der Mik (NL) 15.30 – 15.45 Coffee break 15.45 – 16.45 Stakeholders debate session  Veterinary Medicines Authority –Hetty van Beers, DVM (NL)  Veterinary Medicines Directorate - Peter Borriello (UK)  Royal Dutch Veterinary Association –Dirk Willink, DVM (NL)  Farmers organisation –Ingrid Jansen (NL)  Veterinary Pharmaceutical Industry –Sabine Schüller - BfT (DE)  Foodlog – Dick Veerman (NL) 16.45 Conclusions and closing session 17.00 Drinks View the FIDIN website by clicking here. View the international conference on Responsible Use of antibiotics in animals website by clicking here.