5.1 OIE Strategy on AMR and prudent use of antimicrobials
The OIE Strategy, released in 2016, aligns with recommendations in the WHO Global Action Plan. The OIE Strategy has four main objectives and several sub-objectives. Across all the objectives, there is an underlying theme of prudent use of antimicrobials (Table 5).
| Strategic objective | Antimicrobial stewardship goal |
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| Improve awareness and understanding | - encourage a professional culture that supports the responsible and ethical use of antimicrobial products in animals
- support professional development goals by holding workshops, conferences and symposia that promote the prudent use of antimicrobials
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| Strengthen knowledge through surveillance and research | - establish a database for AMU data from Member Countries, with annual analysis and reporting
- encourage development and adoption of new tools, products and practices that reduce antimicrobial use in animals
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| Support good governance and capacity building | - support implementation of legislation governing the manufacture, marketing authorisation, importation, distribution and use of veterinary products
- initiate regular training of OIE focal points on veterinary products
- ensure that well trained veterinarians and veterinary paraprofessionals are at the forefront of national and regional efforts to improve animal health and welfare and the stewardship of antimicrobial products
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| Encourage implementation of international standards | - support individual countries to implement OIE international standards for prudent use of antimicrobials
- encourage adoption of OIE List of Antimicrobials of Veterinary Importance
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Table 5 Key objectives on the prudent use of antimicrobials from the OIE Strategy on AMRs
