Medikamente im Ökolandbau und Nachhaltigkeit

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.