Factsheet
Tackling antimicrobial resistance to safeguard tomorrow’s health

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.