A new report by the Food and Drug Administration shows that while antimicrobial use in food-producing animals increased three percent last year, overall sales and distribution are down 25 percent in the last decade.
In its 2019 summary, FDA said the trend indicates ongoing efforts to slow antimicrobial resistance are having an impact. Since the 2015 peak in sales, antimicrobial use has fallen 36 percent.
While sales do not necessarily reflect actual use, FDA says sales volume observed over time is a valuable indicator of market changes related to antimicrobial drug products intended for food-producing animals.
