Why does it matter?

Animal health and welfare

Veterinary medicines are valuable tools for veterinarians, farmers and pet owners to ensure that animals are and remain healthy. They help to reduce pain in animals and, therefore, support their welfare. Read more about Animal health and welfare

Food safety and public health

Responsible use of medicines has a positive impact on food safety and availability and on people’s health. They support the provision of safe animal products - milk, meat and eggs - and protect public health from harmful food-borne pathogens – e.g. salmonella – and also from diseases that are transmissible from animals to people (called ‘zoonoses’) such as rabies.   Read more about Food safety and public health

Sustainability

Responsible use of medicines in the farming community helps with good farm management, ensuring the animals are healthy and protecting their welfare. Good health, in turn, has a positive impact on both the productivity and the efficiency of farming. Read more about Sustainability