Table 4 Key issues identified on policy, regulation and antibiotics use in animals in Ghana, 2015

1

There is legal framework designed to control distribution and use of antibiotics in humans. Such a design could not be said for the control, distribution and use of antibiotics in veterinary and aquaculture practice.

2

Lack of records on the use of antibiotics in veterinary and aquaculture.

3

There is distribution of antibiotics from unapproved sources.

4

Absence of policy directives on veterinary use of antibiotics with focus on Acceptable Daily Intake (ADIs) of antibiotics, Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) and withdrawal periods

5

There is no national surveillance system on antimicrobial use and resistance