Technical Reference Document Listing Antimicrobial Agents of Veterinary Importance for Aquatic Species

The objective of this Technical Reference Document Listing Antimicrobial Agents of Veterinary Importance for Aquatic Species (hereafter referred as Aquatic Technical Reference Document) is to provide additional specific and updated information to the List of Antimicrobial Agents of Veterinary Importance. By identifying antimicrobial agents used in aquatic species, it aims to contribute to the development and update of national treatment guidelines, advice on prevention and best practice management, risk management, and risk prioritisation to minimise and contain antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This document is not intended to serve as a treatment guide.

This document is focused on antibiotics used in food producing aquatic animals represented by species of two groups: fish and crustaceans.