SIGNATURE WORK
CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION 2022

Antimicrobial resistance poses a threat to global health that requires urgent action. Though this is a major issue for the world, many people are unaware of the urgency surrounding combating the spread of AMR, specifically the transfer from livestock to humans.  As one of the world’s largest consumers of antibiotics as well as a leading country in pork production, China is affected by this crisis. Hence, it is important to understand the current state of antibiotic use in livestock animals in China. This brief identifies the key stakeholders involved, summarizing their involvement in creating and adhering to policies addressing AMR as well as the existing solutions that have been implemented in China to address AMR. This policy brief also examines Denmark’s actions toward antibiotic use in farms and was analyzed to consider whether the transfer of policies would be suitable in China. The brief describes Denmark’s farming structure, surveillance system, and policies implemented to combat AMR. The brief describes China’s current policies toward AMR and discusses future considerations in combating AMR in the country. Denmark, as a case study, is beneficial in understanding the comparison between Denmark and China’s policy implementation and livestock farming infrastructure. The analysis of the Danish case study suggests that structural change of the pig sector and the veterinary profession, cooperation and collaboration is significant in reducing AMR. Furthermore, the focus on research and surveillance was also significant in Denmark’s efforts of understanding and monitor antibiotic use in livestock farming.