VASR collects reports on the sale of veterinary antimicrobials considered to be important in human medicine. This information helps give a better understanding of the volume of antimicrobials available for use in animals, support surveillance and interpretation of patterns and trends of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), provide relevant information that could help assess the impact on human health from the use of specific antimicrobials in animals. The information received is made publically available. Surveillance includes collection, integration, analysis/summary, interpretation and dissemination of information.