Sales data of antimicrobials for food-producing animals

In 2024, 98% of total sales of antimicrobial VMPs were for food-producing animals. Sales for this group increased by 5% compared to 2023. These results suggest that the overall declining trend observed between 2010 and 2022 may be slowing down or reversing. More data will be needed in the future to determine whether this reflects a lasting shift or a temporary fluctuation, which can be caused by factors such as stockpiling, disease outbreaks or changes in animal population. Continued close monitoring and timely reporting will be essential to support corrective actions, if needed.

Leveraging the potential of use data

While sales data remain a reliable proxy for estimating antimicrobial consumption in food-producing animals, actual consumption is monitored through use data reporting, now in its second year for cattle, pigs, chickens, and turkeys, marking a strategic shift towards more granular and actionable…