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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global threat to human and animal health. One person dies from resistant infections every minute. But there is hope. We can keep antimicrobials (like antibiotics) working by using them less often in medicine and agriculture. [...]

Farmers need more help to feed the world in a safe and sustainable way. Antimicrobials are important to treat sick animals and keep pathogens off our plates, but their overuse and misuse in human medicine and agriculture is causing the [...]

Healthy animals, just like healthy people, do not need antimicrobials. Changes in agricultural practices are key to reducing the risk of antimicrobial resistance

Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is a growing threat to all lives and livelihoods, but together we can make changes to keep antimicrobials working. Watch our special video series for World Antibiotic Awareness Week to learn how consumers, decision makers, farmers and [...]

Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is a growing threat to all lives and livelihoods, but together we can make changes to keep antimicrobials working. Consumers, here’s how YOU can help combat antimicrobial resistance.