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
Codex texts provide a pathway for global action on foodborne AMR
Codex AMR texts are recognized as a key resource for governments to monitor the threat of AMR in food, and to ensure its spread is reduced and contained to the extent possible. This article outlines [...]
FAO’s work on antimicrobial resistance in agrifood systems under the 2021–2025 action plan
FAO plays a key role in addressing AMR and the use of antimicrobials within the context of sustainable agrifood systems transformation. This includes animal production, animal health and welfare, aquaculture, marine resources, plant production and [...]
InFARM guide for reporting information on antimicrobial use in plants
This publication supports countries to use the new questionnaire on AMU in plants for reporting to InFARM. It covers why it is important to take part in this data collection and how to properly gather [...]
News
Tackling antimicrobial resistance: Triggering concerted action at farm, country, regional and global levels
These briefs aim to clearly communicate the value, scope, and urgency of investing in integrated health solutions that protect food systems, livelihoods, and global health security. Designed for decision-makers and partners, the documents provide a [...]
One Health Global Youth Summit mobilizes young leaders to drive solutions for a healthier future
More than 100 young professionals, researchers, and experts from around the world gathered on 1-2 December in Nanjing, China for the FAO–Nanjing Agricultural University (NAU) One Health Global Youth Summit, a two-day event aimed at strengthening youth leadership in addressing [...]
One Health Global Youth Summit mobilizes young leaders to drive solutions for a healthier future
More than 100 young professionals, researchers, and experts from around the world gathered on 1-2 December in Nanjing, China for the FAO–Nanjing Agricultural University (NAU) One Health Global Youth Summit, a two-day event aimed at strengthening youth leadership in addressing [...]
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