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Monday, June 19, 2023
Council of the EU accepts recommendation to expand action against antimicrobial resistance
The Council of the European Union has adopted a recommendation aimed at stepping up EU action to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the fields of human health, animal health and the environment.
Monday, June 5, 2023
European Parliament calls for proper use of antibiotics to prevent antimicrobial resistance
In a resolution passed with 525 votes in favour, two against and 33 abstentions, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) expressed that the successful tackling of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) requires the prudent use of antibiotics for ...
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Study tracks antimicrobial resistance of E. Coli in swine
A recently published study by the University of Illinois tracked the antimicrobial resistance of Escherichia coli (E.coli) isolated from swine in the US at slaughter, Farm Journal reported.
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Cargill: USAID-funded project recognises organisations for adopting antimicrobial use stewardship principles
Cargill and the International Poultry Council have announced eight private-sector organisations that recognised the importance of responsible antimicrobial use and are endorsing the council's antimicrobial use stewardship principles.
Friday, February 24, 2023
Canadian university researchers find link between overlooked gene and antimicrobial resistance
Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan (USask, Canada) have discovered how a previously overlooked gene is involved in antimicrobial resistance.
Monday, December 19, 2022
US FDA: Sales of antimicrobial drugs approved for use in livestock fell by less than 1% during 2020-21
The US Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Center for Veterinary Medicine recently published the "2021 Summary Report on Antimicrobials Sold or Distributed for Use in Food-Producing Animals".
Thursday, December 15, 2022
Scientists explore livestock systems' role in antimicrobial resistant bacteria that may affect human health
Scientists from the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), the University of Liverpool, the University of Edinburgh and elsewhere have traced how livestock systems act as a reservoir for antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) bacteria an ...
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
UK sees rise in antimicrobial resistance in Campylobacter from chicken for last two decades
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Campylobacter from chicken has increased in the United Kingdom in the past two decades, according to a report.
Monday, October 3, 2022
Influence of rapeseed, canola meal and glucosinolate metabolite (AITC) as potential antimicrobials: effects on growth performance, and gut health in Salmonella Typhimurium challenged broiler chickens
Poultry is the major sources of foodborne salmonellosis. Antibiotic resistance and a surge in zoonotic diseases warrant the use of natural alternatives. Glucosinolates (GLs) are naturally occurring antimicrobial compounds in rapeseed and ca ...
Monday, September 12, 2022
US-based CSPI offers suggestions to FDA on data collection concerning antimicrobial use at farms
The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) in the United States submitted comments to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the Reagan-Udall Foundation's preliminary report on antimicrobial use monitoring.
Monday, July 25, 2022
Spain approves National Plan to combat antimicrobial resistance
The Sectorial Conference in Spain has approved the 2022-2024 strategic plan of the country's National Plan to address antimicrobial resistance.
Monday, July 4, 2022
Global antimicrobial use in animals dropped 27% during 2016-2018
The use of antimicrobials in animals across the world has shown an overall decrease of 27% between 2016 and 2018, according to the data reported to the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH).
Thursday, March 31, 2022
Roslin: Partnership aims to tackle antimicrobial resistance
African fellows' recent visit to the Roslin Institute in the United Kingdom has created an opportunity for training, mentorship and strengthening collaboration, the institute said.
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Researchers in Canada are exploring ways to limit antimicrobial use in livestock
University of Calgary researchers are using beef and dairy cattle from Alberta state, Canada to find ways to limit antimicrobial use in livestock, Yahoo! News reported.
Monday, February 14, 2022
Antimicrobial resistance E. coli levels in UK chicken stable in last few years
Levels of antimicrobial resistant (AMR) E. coli in chicken in the United Kingdom have remained stable in the past few years, according to a report.

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