Global trends in antimicrobial use in food-producing animals: 2020 to 2030

  03 February 2023

Use of antimicrobials in farming has enabled the growth of intensive animal production and helped in meeting the global increase in demand for animal protein. However, the widespread use of veterinary antimicrobials drives antimicrobial resistance, with important consequences for animal health, and potentially human health. Global monitoring of antimicrobial use is essential: first, to track progress in reducing the reliance of farming on antimicrobials. Second, to identify countries where antimicrobial-stewardship efforts should be targeted to curb antimicrobial resistance. 

Further reading: PLOS Global Public Health
Author(s): Ranya Mulchandani, Yu Wang, Marius Gilbert, Thomas P. Van Boeckel
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