Healthy Animals
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 in animals and humans 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 professionals in animal husbandry who wish to prevent Antimicrobial resistance, AMR Insights offers selected, global information and data, specific education and extensive networking and partnering opportunities.
AMR Insights is for:
- Livestock breeders and animal caretakers
- Veterinarians for production animals
- Veterinarians for companion animals
- Lab technicians in contract analysis laboratories
- Veterinary regulatory authorities staff
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22 April 2024Resistant Escherichia coli isolated from wild mammals from two rescue and rehabilitation centers in Costa Rica: characterization and public health relevance
The study analyzed antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and virulence profiles of 67 Escherichia coli isolates from faecal samples of 77 wild mammals in Costa Rica. It found that 48% of the isolates were multidrug-resistant, with the highest resistance levels towards commonly prescribed antimicrobials. Isolates from rehabilitated animals or those treated with antibiotics had higher AMR levels. […]
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22 April 2024WHO publishes updated list of medically important antimicrobials
The World Health Organization (WHO) has updated its list of medically important antimicrobials, focusing on their importance in human medicine, risk of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and potential health implications of inappropriate use in nonhuman sectors, particularly in animal agriculture. The list aims to assist policymakers and regulators in risk-based decisions to minimize the adverse impact […]
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15 April 2024Evaluation of cattle farmers’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding antimicrobial use and antimicrobial resistance in Rwanda
A cross-sectional study in Rwanda found poor biosecurity measures and low knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) towards antimicrobial use (AMU) and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) among cattle farmers. 83.9% obtained antimicrobials from friends and neighbors, and 61.9% used them for growth promotion. Only 52.6% had correct knowledge, while 56% had good attitudes. Farmers expressed a need […]
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