Healthy Animals
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
AMR develops when bacteria, fungi or viruses are exposed to antibiotics, antifungals or antivirals. As a result, the antimicrobials become ineffective and infections in animals and humans may persist. In addition, medical interventions including surgery, chemotherapy and stem cell therapy may become impossible.
AMR is considered the biggest global threat of Health and Food Safety.
AMR Insights
For professionals in animal husbandry who wish to prevent Antimicrobial resistance, AMR Insights offers selected, global information and data, specific education and extensive networking and partnering opportunities.
AMR Insights is for:
- Livestock breeders and animal caretakers
- Veterinarians for production animals
- Veterinarians for companion animals
- Lab technicians in contract analysis laboratories
- Veterinary regulatory authorities staff
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10 March 2025Screening for antimicrobial resistant bacteria in cooled stallion semen and post-insemination uterine lavage fluid
The study aimed to evaluate the presence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in cooled semen and post-insemination uterine lavage fluid. The study involved cultured samples from commercial domestic or international cooled semen shipments, and analyzed for bacterial growth on blood agars, selective media, and uterine lavage fluid. Results showed that 23% of semen samples showed bacterial […]
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10 March 2025Notice to stakeholders: Update on the post-market re-evaluation of medically important antimicrobials for veterinary use with unspecified or prolonged durations of use
Antimicrobials are crucial for animal and public health, but their use can lead to antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a global public health threat. Health Canada’s Veterinary Drugs Directorate (VDD) has taken steps to improve oversight and responsible use of antimicrobials in animals. In 2020, the VDD published a re-evaluation framework to determine if specific conditions of […]
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07 March 2025Antimicrobial resistance in zoonotic and indicator bacteria from humans, animals and food in 2022–2023
The report reveals that resistance to certain antimicrobials in Campylobacter and some Salmonella strains remains high, particularly in humans and food-producing animals. However, combined resistance to critically important antimicrobials is low in Salmonella, Campylobacter, and E. coli. Significant progress has been made in reducing AMR in food-producing animals in several Member States (MSs), but the […]
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