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MARD and FAO take the first step towards safer use of antibiotics and antimicrobials in livestock in Viet Nam
30/10/2015
Da Nang, Viet Nam - Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a multi-dimensional threat to human survival, public health, trade and economy and the over-all sustainable development of the country. Antimicrobial resistance is a growing human and economic threat in Viet [...]
Webinar on antimicrobial resistance
17/02/2015
The importance and increase in the use of antibiotics has lead to the raise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), raising huge concerns worldwide due to its public and animal health implications. In response, FAO is addressing AMR as a cross-sectoral issue. [...]
FAO Statement on World Veterinary Day 2012 - Antimicrobial Resistance
27/04/2012
On World Veterinary Day, Saturday 28 April, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) renews its call for the responsible use of antimicrobials for veterinary care in food production animals, to ensure these treatments will continue to [...]
FAO supports measures to minimize and contain antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
07/04/2011
The use of antibiotics for treatment of animal diseases has tremendous benefits for animal health and therefore contributes to supporting the livelihoods of livestock owners—particularly those in the poorest countries—and to propel economic development. However, inappropriate use of antimicrobials for [...]
World Health Day: FAO supports the prevention of antimicrobial resistance and the responsible use of drugs
29/03/2011
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is facilitated by inappropriate and irrational usage of antibiotic medications. AMR can be precipitated, for example, by taking substandard doses of antibiotics or not finishing prescribed courses of treatments. Additionally, wrong prescription delivery, low-quality medicines, and poor [...]