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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08 November 2024Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Dashboard Funding Opportunities
APHIS provides financing for the creation of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) dashboards through public-private collaborations. These dashboards offer vital information to combat AMR and aid in defending humans and animals against this expanding danger to world health. Priority subjects that enhance knowledge of AMR in domesticated animals, such as companion animals, cattle, and poultry, are supported […]
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04 November 2024Genetic characteristics and antimicrobial resistance of Staphylococcus aureus isolates from pig farms in Korea: emergence of cfr-positive CC398 lineage
Livestock-associated Staphylococcus aureus (LA-SA) has become a global concern due to its ability to colonize farm animals and transmit to the environment and humans, leading to symptomatic infections and the spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). A study analyzing 163 S. aureus isolates from healthy pigs, farm environments, and farm workers found that 51 (31.3%) were […]
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02 November 2024An antimicrobial resistance gene situationer in the backyard swine industry of a Philippine City
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing concern in the Philippines, particularly in backyard swine farms. A city-scale surveillance of ARGs in Davao City revealed four most used antimicrobial classes in Philippine farms. These ARGs were detected in all farms, indicating potential AMR hotspots. A 0.5 quantile regression analysis identified backyard farm attributes associated with ARG […]
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