TAKE ACTION NOW HANDLE ANTIMICROBIALS

TO PROTECT HUMAN, ANIMAL, WITH CARE.

PLANT & ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH WE CAN ALL HELP!
ANIMAL HEALTH
Antimicrobial agents, including antibiotics, have saved millions of lives,

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substantially reduced the burden of diseases in people and animals, improved
quality of life, contributed to improved food production and safety, and

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helped increase life expectancy.

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The emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in several

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microorganisms is complicating the management of many infectious
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AMR is a major threat to human development and the fight against
infectious diseases. It endangers animal health and welfare, as well as food
production. AMR also adversely affects the functioning of human, animal and
plant health systems and economies.

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Developing countries, with a greater burden of infectious disease and

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limited resources, will be the most adversely affected by AMR.

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AMR requires a collective and practical response. Global Action Plan to

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guide countries in developing and implementing national action plans was
endorsed by WHO, FAO and OIE in 2015.

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For more information on the implementation of the Global Action Plan:

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FAO website: www.fao.org/antimicrobial-resistance
OIE website: www.oie.int/antimicrobial-resistance
WHO website: www.who.int/antimicrobial-resistance
FOOD PRODUCTION
 Adopt sound husbandry practices
Adopt good hygiene practices (biosecurity, hygiene and vaccination


throughout the food chain. protocols).


 
Implement legislation that is based on Ensure antimicrobials are used on


the standards of the Codex Alimentarius. prescription after diagnostic and under


supervision by a veterinarian.


Source food only from suppliers complying with regulations
and using Good Hygiene Practices and HACCP**. Use only high quality antimicrobials

 
manufactured according to OIE

Keep clean, separate
raw and cooked, cook

international standards and sold
Consumers have the power:
only by authorised distributors.
support distributers and

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thoroughly, keep food at safe producers that follow good food Handle antimicrobials prudently and
temperatures, start with clean safety guidelines and responsible responsibly by respecting the dosage
water and safe raw ingredients. use of antimicrobials. directions and professional advice.




Veterinarians should
keep their knowledge



Adopt good
up to date and raise
hygiene habits.

 

awareness about
 antimicrobial


Adopt good agricultural
Ensure antibiotics are only used when


resistance. practices and integrated
necessary and under medical supervision.
pest management (IPM) to
reduce the risk of disease and
 


Avoid buying antibiotics from unregulated


need for antimicrobials.
sources - they may be of poor quality and
ineffective.
When using antibiotics: follow profes-
sional advice and never share medi-
  Professionals are trained to
recognize plant diseases and
Regulation is mandatory to Support and finance the development prescribe the best treatments.
promote appropriate use of diagnosis
of methods for the prevention, diagno


cines or use leftover drugs to treat a antimicrobials: make sure and treatment of disease, to reduce Always source Plant Protection Products
different illness. legislation is implemented. dependence on antimicrobials. (PPP) through authorised producers and
distributors.
Tell your friends, family
and colleagues about   
the appropriate use    Use PPP appropriately: Fungal diseases


Adopt sound
of antibiotics. husbandry practices
(biosecurity, hygiene
and vaccination protocols).
do not respond to antibiotics.
Raise public awareness Strengthen national AMR
and educate all and antimicrobial use Inform yourself about appropriate use
stakeholders. surveillance systems


of antimicrobials: you could reduce
Don’t use antimicrobials for based on global crop losses and save money
growth promotion purposes. standards. and lives.
Ensure antimicrobials are only


used with prescription diagnosis Adopt good waste management Don't cut corners on waste disposal.
and under supervision of an authorised practices to prevent run-off of Respect regulations and follow
professional. antimicrobial residues from guidelines on waste management.


 

pharmaceutical companies,
Use quality antimicrobials manufactured hospitals, crop production, Use only approved sources of antibio-


in accordance with international standards. animal and human waste. tics and avoid unregulated sources.




Use antimicrobials prudently, in accor- Treat waste water before release into the environment,
dance with professional instructions and follow guidelines for disposal, treatment and spreading



respect label instructions, especially of manure, and dispose of antibiotics according to
dosage and withdrawl periods. guidelines.
 




     Food producers should keep their Learn ways on how you can protect
knowledge up to date from reliable the environment from waste your
and trusted sources. operations produce.


*terrestrial and aquatic

**Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points