2 Purposes of AMR/AMU surveillance and monitoring in animals

In this section we will consider why surveillance is conducted. You will be introduced to the purposes of AMR/AMU surveillance in animals, and the importance of conducting and integrating surveillance in different animals and humans. These aspects will be further expanded and referred to in Sections 3 and 4.

After completing this section, you will be able to explain the purpose of AMR surveillance and monitoring in animals, and the importance of conducting surveillance in different groups of animals.