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Thursday, November 16, 2023
USAID-funded project secures more private sector support for antimicrobial use principles
The USAID-funded Transformational Farm Output Risk Mitigation (TRANSFORM) project is leveraging multi-sectoral interventions using the One Health approach that recognises the interdependencies between the health of humans, animals and the e ...
Monday, September 11, 2023
Thirteen percent decline in global antimicrobial use in animals in three years, WOAH report shows
Efforts to keep antimicrobial resistance at bay have shown positive progress, based on a report released by the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH).
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
University of Nottingham study proposes big data and AI for livestock antimicrobial resistance surveillance
A recent study conducted by the University of Nottingham has highlighted the potential benefits of leveraging big data and machine learning in the surveillance of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) within livestock production methods, which cou ...
Thursday, August 10, 2023
Low levels of antimicrobial resistance in E. coli found on UK beef and pork, survey states
There are low levels of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in E. coli on beef and pork meat on sale in the United Kingdom, according to a survey.
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
In ovo supplementation of chitooligosaccharide and chlorella polysaccharide affects cecal microbial community, metabolic pathways, and fermentation metabolites in broiler chickens
The chitooligosaccharide (COS) and chlorella polysaccharide (CPS) have been used as feed supplements in the poultry industry for improving growth performance and immunity. However, the benefits of these prebiotics on the gut health of chick ...
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.

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