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FAO surveys characterize antimicrobial use practices in the livestock sector
08/07/2024
In an effort to combat AMR, FAO has implemented Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices (KAP) surveys aligned with the objectives in its Action Plan and the Global Action Plan...
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FAO supports Kyrgyzstan in its efforts to tackle antimicrobial resistance in food and agriculture
08/07/2024
To help strengthen Kyrgyzstan's capacity to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) held a series of consultations in Bishkek from 2 to 4 July. The objectives of the meetings were to present [...]
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New International FAO Antimicrobial Resistance System (InFARM) launched and call for data announced
21/06/2024
FAO has launched its ambitious and wide-ranging global information system aimed at developing and strengthening operational national surveillance systems so they can efficiently contribute to generating reliable and timely antimicrobial resistance (AMR) evidence in animals and food at national, regional, [...]
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QU Dongyu underlines the importance of prevention in response to Antimicrobial Resistance in agrifood systems
12/06/2024
FAO Director-General QU Dongyu today highlighted the urgent nature of the challenge posed by Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) stressing the critical need for coordinated cross-sectoral action.
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FAO Farmer Field Schools combat antimicrobial resistance in broiler production in Kenya
07/06/2024
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a significant threat to public health, animal health, and the environment. In Kenya, the overreliance on antimicrobials in poultry farming has led to the emergence and spread of resistant bacteria, which can affect both animals and [...]
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UN Member States can take meaningful steps against antimicrobial resistance, failing to do so will turn back the clock on modern medicine
14/05/2024
The UN Member States have a crucial role in the efforts against antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Antimicrobials, which include antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, antiseptics, and antiparasitic, are vital tools in our defense against pathogens. However, their misuse and overuse in public health [...]
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Capacity building initiative equips Tanzania's broiler farmers for sustainable practices
08/05/2024
FAO has spearheaded an innovative initiative with the aim of reducing the industry's reliance on antimicrobials and enhancing biosecurity measures in Tanzania's broiler farming systems...
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ACT/ Success story from Pakistan now published!
07/05/2024
The first in a new series of “Success Stories” has been published to promote the work of the FAO-implemented and Republic of Korea-funded Action to support implementation of Codex AMR Texts (ACT) project.
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ACT/ Success story from Pakistan now published!
07/05/2024
The first in a new series of “Success Stories” has been published to promote the work of the FAO-implemented and Republic of Korea-funded Action to support implementation of Codex AMR Texts (ACT) project.
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International symposium on pathways to reduce the need for antimicrobials to support sustainable livestock transformation - Rongchang Statement
29/04/2024
Rongchang, Chongqing, China, 25-26 April 2024
We, participants of the international symposium convened in Rongchang, Chongqing, on 25 – 26 April 2024, under the theme of Pathways to reduce the need for antimicrobials to support sustainable livestock transformation, hereby declare:
Recognizing that antimicrobial [...]