Handbook

Technical Reference Document Listing Antimicrobial Agents of Veterinary Importance for Swine

09/04/2025

World Organisation for Animal Health

The objective of this Technical Reference Document Listing Antimicrobial Agents of Veterinary importance for Swine (hereafter, referred as the “Technical Reference Document), is to provide additional, species specific information without serving as a treatment guideline. By identifying antimicrobial agents used in swine, it can contribute to the development and update of national treatment guidelines, advice on veterinary medical use of veterinary medicinal products and best practice management, risk management, and risk prioritisation to minimise and contain antimicrobial resistance (AMR).