Editorial: Antimicrobial Usage in Companion and Food Animals: Methods, Surveys and Relationships With Antimicrobial Resistance in Animals and Humans

摘要

The best way to quantify antimicrobial use (AMU) in animals is still an elusive question, itprobably does not have a unique answer. This collection of 15 articles describes different metrics,methodologies, data sources, animal scenarios, study designs, and levels of study about AMUquantification in animals. The diversity of approaches highlights a strong need for internationalcollaboration, sharing of experiences, and more discussion about methods to improve uptake ofharmonized standards (where harmonization might be suitable).