Antimicrobial resistance: monitoring the quantities of antimicrobials usedin animal husbandry

This guideline, developed by the Office International des Epizooties for th e monitoring of the quantities of antimicrobials used in animal husbandry, provides the methodology required to assess the amounts of antimicrobials u sed, to supply data to be used for risk analysis and to improve guidance on the appropriate use of antimicrobials. Information may be gathered from a number of sources, such as the competent authorities, industry and users. T he usefulness of different types of information is discussed and recommenda tions are given on how to collect detailed information, each year, on the a ntimicrobial quantities used per class and active substance. Information sh ould also be collected on the route of administration (oral and parenteral) and the animal species.