Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing global threat across drug classes and around the world. Although much of the evolving antimicrobial resistance can be attributed to (mis-)use of antimicrobials in humans, research by international scientific bodies supports the conclusion that the overuse of drugs in food animal production is a threat for continued availability of effective treatment of human diseases. Around 80% of total global antimicrobial use occurs in livestock, most of this use being for prophylactic purposes and growth promotion.