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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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16 June 2025Flies as Vectors of Foodborne Pathogens Through Food Animal Production: Factors Affecting Pathogen and Antimicrobial Resistance Transmission
Flies are key to the transmission of antimicrobial-resistant and multidrug-resistant foodborne pathogens in animal production systems. Their interaction with manure, animal waste, and processing environments allows for the transfer of these pathogens. Understanding fly physiology, behavior, and microbial associations is crucial for developing targeted interventions to reduce the burden of AMR pathogens and enhance public […]
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10 June 2025Targeted Antimicrobial Resistance Gene Screening from Metagenomic DNA of Raw Milk Samples Identifies the Presence of Multiple Genes Including the mcr9
The study found that β-lactam resistance genes, including blaTEM (24%), blaZ (12%), and blaSHV (8%), and the transmissible mcr9 gene (12%) conferring resistance to colistin, were prevalent in cow and goat raw milk samples. This highlights the urgent need for monitoring AMR genes and regulating antibiotic use in dairy farming.
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10 June 2025Antimicrobial resistance in foodborne pathogens: consequences for public health and future approaches
Foodborne pathogen-associated antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global public health concern, primarily caused by the misuse and overuse of antibiotics in human healthcare and agriculture. The bacteria, including Salmonella, Campylobacter, Escherichia coli, and Listeria monocytogenes, are becoming more resistant to conventional treatments, leading to longer hospital stays, higher medical costs, and increased death rates. Vulnerable […]
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