Consumption of antimicrobials in animals reaches lowest level ever in Europe
Overall sales of veterinary antibiotics decreased by 53% between 2011 and 2022, reaching the lowest level ever reported, according to data from 25 countries.
- Overall sales of veterinary antibiotics decreased by 53% between 2011 and 2022, reaching the lowest level ever reported, according to data from 25 countries.
- This is one of the key findings of the thirteenth annual report on the European Surveillance of Veterinary Antimicrobial Consumption (ESVAC): 2009 - 2023.
- EMA has been monitoring sales of veterinary antimicrobials in Europe through the ESVAC project since 2009, when 9 European countries volunteered to provide data on sales of veterinary antimicrobials.
- ESVAC has led to the collection of reliable data on antimicrobials sold for use in animals, providing invaluable insights for participating countries on the impact of their measures to promote the prudent use and setting targets to reduce the consumption of antimicrobials in animals.