Addressing Antimicrobial Resistance in Aquaculture

Intensified aquaculture and limited technical capacity increase reliance on antimicrobial use (AMU), raising the risk of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Climate change, emerging diseases, and uncontrolled trade further exacerbate these risks. Weak regulations and the lack of standardised AMU/AMR surveillance hinder effective management, threatening food security and aquatic ecosystem health while potentially increasing the risk of AMR spillover to other sectors. This document outlines WOAH’s strategy to address AMR in aquaculture and promote aquatic food security while safeguarding aquatic environments.