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For centuries, many diseases that have caused death were contained and treated thanks to the discovery of a drug that changed the history of medicine: penicillin. In this series of videos, we tell you about the importance of antibiotics and the [...]

The use of antibiotics, among other antimicrobials, it´s important for animal health and the agri-food systems. What happens if they are used incorrectly?

FAO, PAHO, OIE and the European Union, along with government authorities from the agricultural sector, human health and animal health, are leading the fight against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) But it is everyone's responsibility.

The first video highlights what AMR is and the repercussions of not using anti-microbials properly. It also defines AMR and highlights that we are all a part of the solution.

This video reiterates the definition of AMR and portrays why AMR stewardship matters in different contexts and emphasizes a one health approach.