AMR in Europe

Antibiotic resistance, a real challenge in veterinary medicine

Antibiotic resistance is a very real threat of increasing importance in veterinary practices globally. 

Inappropriate use of antibiotics is a contributing factor, often caused by a lack of awareness and lack of practical guidelines to refer to. With the GRAM book, vets have now a practical guide to help them in their daily practice.

Why is antibiotic resistance so important? Because it's a universal concern. Antibiotic-resistant bacteria can pass from our pets to our families and inversely. That’s why resistance to antibiotics threatens the health of our pets and our families.

During the 2016 BSAVA GRAM conference, three veterinary experts of the GRAM European consensus panel provided a snapshot of the current situation in their respective countries: