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Curbing antimicrobial resistance in the poultry value chain through the farmer field school approach in Zimbabwe
28/02/2024
Strengthening capacity of farmer field school facilitators on good broiler management practices, prudent antimicrobial use and approaches to adult learning
Helping minimize the misuse of antibiotics in farmed poultry in Ukraine
23/02/2024
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 [...]
CALL FOR MEMBERS: Good Agriculture Practices and Prudent Antimicrobial Use to Reduce the Risk of Antimicrobial Resistance in the Agrifood Sector
21/02/2024
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 publishes first report on its global response to AMR
08/02/2024
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 [...]
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major global threat to humans, animals, plants, and the environment.
02/02/2024
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.
Regional youth associations meet to raise awareness of antimicrobial resistance
15/01/2024
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 [...]
Reducing the need for antimicrobials by improving animal husbandry practices
11/01/2024
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 [...]
Antimicrobial use and resistance in the livestock sector take centre stage in Budapest
12/12/2023
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 [...]
FAO Promotes Multi-sectorial Actions to Prevent Antimicrobial Resistance in Liberia
11/12/2023
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.
How can Codex standards help to tackle foodborne antimicrobial resistance?
01/12/2023
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.