On this first page, we would like to give you an overview of the emergence and spread of antibiotic resistance. To do this, we will first explain some important terms and contexts.

If your animal is ill, your veterinarian must find out whether a bacterial infection is present and what kind of bacterium causes it. An antibiogram is used to determine the resistance or sensitivity of a bacterial pathogen.

Healthy animals do not need antibiotics. Prevention is therefore important if as few antibiotics as possible are to be used in animal husbandry. Within the EU, the use of growth promoters is prohibited.

Veterinary medicinal product must be disposed of safely and must not enter wastewater. Our sewage treatment plants are not designed to remove pharmaceutical residues.

A strategy to limit antibiotic resistance must encompass all affected areas - humans, animals and the environment. Antibiotic resistances know no borders. They are spread worldwide through global trade and tourism.