Factsheet
Tackling antimicrobial resistance to safeguard tomorrow’s health
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Some infections and diseases in animals, humans, and plants can be treated thanks to
antimicrobials. Resistance to these medicines endangers our health and has become a major concern worldwide. Although AMR is a natural phenomenon, it can be greatly accelerated by the improper use of antimicrobials in different sectors.
This document highlights how the animal health sector keeps moving towards a more responsible use of antimicrobials.