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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03 October 2024FDA allocates funds for data collection and reporting on antimicrobial use in animals
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a cooperative agreement funding three projects to collect, analyze, and report antimicrobial use (AMU) in animals. The funding will be provided for fiscal year 2024, with each recipient receiving $200,000. The program aims to support long-term initiatives to collect AMU data in the country, including a […]
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03 October 2024Emergence of multidrug-resistant Providencia rettgeri clone in food-producing animals: A public health threat
Carbapenemases encoding genes in Providencia rettgeri are a public health concern due to its resistance to antimicrobials, including polymyxins. Three multidrug-resistant (MDR) P. rettgeri isolates were found in swine and bovine stool samples in Brazil. Molecular analysis revealed ARGs conferring resistance to various antibiotics. The isolates were found to be part of the same clone, […]
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28 September 2024Clinical audit on antimicrobial stewardship effectiveness to reduce antimicrobial resistance bacteria colonisation rates in an equine veterinary teaching hospital
The study evaluated the effectiveness of an Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) program in reducing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) bacteria colonisation rates in an Equine Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Data was collected from January to July 2022, and the program was reviewed and implemented. From January to July 2023, rectal and nasal swabs were collected and cultured for AMR […]
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