The promotion of Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) is a core ethical and regulatory mandate across global veterinary practice, aiming to mitigate the escalating threat of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). AMS dictates that antibiotics must be used judiciously, meaning only when necessary, at the correct dose, and for the proper duration. Key operational changes include the requirement for veterinary oversight for all medically important antimicrobials, eliminating their use for growth promotion in food animals, and mandating diagnostic confirmation (culture and sensitivity testing) before selecting an antibiotic.

Veterinary professionals are tasked with implementing comprehensive disease prevention protocols—relying heavily on vaccination and biosecurity—to reduce the overall reliance on antibiotics. Furthermore, ongoing education for farmers and pet owners is essential to ensure compliance and raise awareness of the serious public health implications of antimicrobial misuse. This collective effort is critical for preserving the effectiveness of existing antibiotics for both human and animal medicine under the One Health framework. Guidelines and the legislative backdrop for these stewardship programs are meticulously detailed in regulatory documents: Antimicrobial Stewardship Programmatic.