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Evaluation of FAO’s role and work on antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is the ability of microorganisms to fight antimicrobial compounds, reducing the efficacy of treating diseases in humans, animals, and plants. AMR risk is outpacing human population growth, owing to misuse of antimicrobials in large quantities in food [...]
Monitoring global progress on antimicrobial resistance: tripartite AMR country self-assessment survey (TrACSS) 2019–2020
This report summarizes global responses from the fourth round of the TrACSS, held from November 2019 to July 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the response rates for the 2019–2020 TrACSS around were 11.8% lower than the previous year. A [...]
Understanding Antimicrobial Resistance in Aquaculture
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global concern and is now recognized as one of the greatest threats to public health worldwide.
Tackling antimicrobial use and resistance in dairy cattle. Lessons learned in Sweden
This publication describes the long-term efforts of the Swedish dairy sector to keep animals healthy and thereby reduce the need for antibiotics. The Swedish success story rests on strong partnerships among farmer organizations, veterinary services, academia, and ...
Instrumentos internacionales relativos al uso de antimicrobianos en el sector de la salud humana y los sectores animal y vegetal
Esta recopilación identifica y analiza brevemente los instrumentos internacionales que establecen normas relacionadas con el uso de antimicrobianos. El propósito de la compilación es identificar los instrumentos y normas existentes a fin de orientar su aplicación y para contribuir al [...]