Swedish Veterinary Agency (SVA)

Sweden’s national veterinary institute. Manages the Svarm component of Swedres-Svarm, monitoring AMR in animals and food.

Role in AMR Surveillance

  • Manages Svarm (veterinary component)
  • Monitors commensal bacteria in food-producing animals from slaughterhouses
  • Routinely collects diagnostic samples from diseased animals
  • Contributes to veterinary antibiotic sales and consumption data