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Strengthening capacity of farmer field school facilitators on good broiler management practices, prudent antimicrobial use and approaches to adult learning

A competition to find new ways to reduce antibiotic misuse in production animals has resulted in promising findings on how improved gut health in broiler chickens could boost immunity and reduce antibiotic-resistant bacteria, an approach that could bring wider benefits [...]

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) would like to invite interested members to join the Community of Practice (CoP) on Good Agriculture Practices and Prudent Antimicrobial Use to Reduce the Risk of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in the [...]

FAO has just released its first-ever report on antimicrobial resistance (AMR), which outlines a wide range of activities undertaken by the organization at global, regional and country level. This work is currently guided by the FAO Action Plan on Antimicrobial [...]

Reducing the need for antimicrobials and limiting the emergence of resistant pathogens is critical to maintaining the world's ability to treat human, animal and plant diseases, reduce food safety and security risks and protect the environment.

Youth engagement is pivotal in addressing the global challenge of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Recognising that the younger generation represents the future consumers and professionals responsible for prescribing antimicrobial agents, their active participation is crucial in raising awareness, driving innovation, influencing [...]

The role of Veterinary Paraprofessionals (VPPs) is crucial in communicating risks to farmers and promoting best practices for disease prevention, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, where the number of veterinarians is low. They play a vital role in filling this gap [...]

To  accelerate work to combat AMR in the Western Balkans, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) convened a technical consultation meeting on antimicrobial use and resistance in the Western Balkans, from 6 to 7 December, in a [...]

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)in Liberia together with the Government and One Health Platform in the country, has joined the global movement for action against antimicrobial resistance (AMR) during the World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW), from 18 to 24 November 2023.     

FAO has launched a new brochure "How can Codex standards help tackle foodborne antimicrobial resistance (AMR)?" which explains how Codex standards help tackle foodborne AMR.