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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
AMR develops when bacteria, fungi or viruses are exposed to antibiotics, antifungals or antivirals. As a result, the antimicrobials become ineffective and infections may persist. In addition, medical interventions including surgery, chemotherapy and stem cell therapy may become impossible.
AMR is considered the biggest global threat of Health and Food Safety.
AMR Insights
For Food professionals who wish to prevent Antimicrobial resistance in raw materials, intermediate and finished dairy, meat and other food products, AMR Insights offers selected, global information and data, specific education and extensive networking and partnering opportunities.
AMR Insights is for:
- Farmers and other agrifood primary producers
- Quality staff in Food, Dairy and Meat processing companies
- Lab technicians in contract research and analysis laboratories
- Regulatory authorities staff
- Quality staff in Retail
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01 May 2024Study finds resistance to critically important antibiotics in uncooked meat sold for human and animal consumption
A study at the ESCMID Global Congress in Barcelona, Spain, found substantial levels of resistance to critically important antibiotics in meat sold for human and animal consumption. The UK Government Food Standards Agency (FSA) regulates meat for human consumption, but it is not tested for resistant opportunistic pathogens like Escherichia coli. The study investigated 58 […]
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30 April 2024FAO launches global 10-year initiative to reduce the need for antimicrobials for sustainable agrifood systems transformation
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has launched the Reduce the Need for Antimicrobials on Farms for Sustainable Agrifood Systems Transformation (RENOFARM) initiative to combat Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in the food and agriculture sector. The initiative aims to provide countries with policy support, technical assistance, capacity building, and knowledge sharing to […]
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27 April 2024Antimicrobial resistance (AMR): an important one health issue for layer and meat poultry industries worldwide
Routine antibiotic administration in intensive animal industries benefits health and production. However, efforts are being made to limit antibiotic use to clinically affected animals and explore alternative solutions. Mycoplasma vaccines are being used to decrease antibiotic dependence in lay poultry, despite the practicality of mycoplasma freedom.
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