Antimicrobial drugs are key in the treatment of diseases, and their use is essential to protect both human and animal health. However, antimicrobials misuse in the livestock sector, aquaculture and crop production is a major concern as a risk for emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistant micro-organisms.
Key facts
In 2019, 5 million human deaths were associated by bacterial antimicrobial resistance worldwide, including 1.3 million human deaths attributable to bacterial AMR (The Lancet) | 27 different antimicrobial classes used in animals | Total global animal health market in 2011 was equivalent to USD 22 billion (OECD) | 118 countries reported quantitative data on antimicrobial use in animals between 2015 and 2017, an increase from 89 reporting in 2015 |
Publications
The International FAO Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring (InFARM) System: Report on early implementation (2023-2024)
This report covers the early implementation period 2023–2024 during which The International FAO Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring (InFARM) System progressed from IT platform beta testing to operational global implementation.
Report on early implementation of the InFARM system (2023-2024): Highlights
This document presents selected highlights from FAO’s first report on early implementation of the International FAO Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring (InFARM) system, making its key findings more accessible to a wider audience.
The Future of antimicrobial use in livestock: The economic cost of action or inaction
The future of antimicrobial use in livestock is a strategic One Health priority for agrifood systems, public health and sustainable development. Antimicrobials must remain available and effective to protect animal health, animal welfare, food security [...]
News
FAO releases first implementation report on global AMR surveillance in animal populations and food systems
The International FAO Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring (InFARM) system marks the start of regular global reporting on progress of antimicrobial resistance surveillance and capacities, reaching 50 countries in its first year of full operation.
FAO report highlights long-term economic case for tackling antimicrobial resistance in livestock
Antimicrobial growth promoters may offer short-term productivity gains, but the long-term economic costs of rising antimicrobial resistance are far higher
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a significant long-term threat to food security, livestock production, economic welfare and [...]
FAO's Second International RENOFARM Symposium Charts Path to Reduce Antimicrobial Use in Agrifood Systems
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) concluded its 2nd International Symposium on Pathways to Reduce the Need for Antimicrobials to Support Sustainable Agrifood Systems Transformation in Chongqing, China, on 29 April [...]
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