Medikamente im Ökolandbau und Nachhaltigkeit?

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The occurrence of pharmaceuticals in the environment was frequently reported and
possible adverse effects on non-target organisms are of increasing concern. The
presence of veterinary drugs in manure may cause largely unknown ecotoxicological
effects. Organic animal health management puts emphasis rather on prevention than
on treatment. This could be an approach to develop a more sustainable production
system. The current health situation in organic farming still requires veterinary drugs.
Investigating the extent of the use and the toxic potential of pharmaceuticals could
demonstrate that organic farming is the less polluting system.