Global Disparities in Veterinary Antimicrobial Monitoring: A Tale of Two Systems and One Gap (IMAGE)
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This comparative analysis reveals stark differences in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance capacity across three major animal protein producers. The United Kingdom and Netherlands have established robust, mandatory monitoring systems with annual data collection and significant reductions in veterinary antimicrobial use—demonstrating that effective stewardship is achievable. In contrast, Brazil lacks a cohesive national surveillance framework, with no mandatory reporting system and limited data accessibility, despite being a global leader in animal protein production. These gaps leave blind spots in antimicrobial stewardship precisely where they matter most: in a country whose agricultural exports influence global health security. The findings underscore that surveillance infrastructure, regulatory enforcement, and stakeholder coordination are essential for controlling AMR at a global scale.
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Jessica Kayamori Lopes, Briana Gomes, Bruno Machuca Thon, Saulo Henrique Weber, Ruan Rolnei Daros, Fernando Bittencourt Luciano, Claudia Turra Pimpao.
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