Publications New Report: Illegal Veterinary Medicines Impact and Effective Control

New Report: Illegal Veterinary Medicines Impact and Effective Control

05/04/2018

Illegal veterinary medicines are a US$1-2 billion annual market. These counterfeit,  falsified and unregistered products harm animals and decrease food safety, while increasing the the risk of zoonotics and antimicrobial resistance.This report is the first-ever global assessment of illegal veterinary medicines, which comprehensively:

  • Defines illegal veterinary medicines,
  • Outlines illegal veterinary medicines market size,
  • Identifies risks to animals, veterinarians, people and businesses,
  • Describes distribution chains, and
  • Identifies recommendations for tackling the issue