Summary
This report by the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE, now WOAH) compiles global surveillance data on antimicrobial use and resistance in livestock and other animals, drawing on voluntary reporting from member states. It documents trends in veterinary antimicrobial consumption and the occurrence of resistant bacteria in animal populations, providing a basis for international policy action under the One Health framework. The report supports efforts to harmonise national AMR action plans and reduce the veterinary use of critically important antimicrobials.
UK applicability
The UK is an OIE member state and contributes data to such reports; findings are directly applicable to UK veterinary AMR policy, including the UK's National Action Plan on AMR and the Responsible Use of Medicines in Agriculture (RUMA) Alliance targets for reducing antibiotic use in livestock.
Key measures
Antimicrobial consumption data by country and species; prevalence of antimicrobial resistance in animal pathogens; trends in AMU reduction; country compliance and reporting rates
Outcomes reported
The report monitors and reports on antimicrobial use (AMU) and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) trends across animal populations globally, drawing on data submitted by member countries to the OIE. It assesses progress towards reducing veterinary AMU and the spread of resistant pathogens.
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