3 Consequences of AMR for animal health, public health and the environment

In this section we explain how AMR in animals affects animal health, food production, human health and the environment.

After completing this section you will be able to:

• explain the consequences of resistant bacteria in animals for animal health, food production and human health
• illustrate the links between animal health, human health and the environment in animal production systems in relation to AMR
• apply scientific terminology related to AMR when explaining your current work.