Abstract: This study provides a call for the responsible and prudent veterinary use of antimicrobial agents with the aim of protecting both animal and human health in the country. It addresses the respective parties involved in the authorization, control, distribution and use of veterinary medicinal products to take action committed to achieving, the specific obligation to protect consumer health by ensuring the safety of food of animal origin with respect to residues of antimicrobials and the ability to transfer resistant micro-organisms to humans and to contribute to maintaining and prolonging the efficacy and usefulness of antimicrobial agents used in animal and human medicine. Review of residue control in local animal produce shows that the better half of samples tested positive for antimicrobial drug residues that >80% of the producers are conceptually unaware regarding the withholding periods and that only in 20% of the cases occasional veterinary prescription or supervision is asked for. Recommendations include legislative measures; quality control surveillance procedures and veterinary extension and public education.