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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 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 Food professionals who wish to prevent Antimicrobial resistance in raw materials, intermediate and finished dairy, meat and other food products, AMR Insights offers selected, global information and data, specific education and extensive networking and partnering opportunities.
AMR Insights is for:
- Farmers and other agrifood primary producers
- Quality staff in Food, Dairy and Meat processing companies
- Lab technicians in contract research and analysis laboratories
- Regulatory authorities staff
- Quality staff in Retail
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24 March 2025Antimicrobial Resistance and Its Impact on Food Safety Determinants Along the Beef Value Chain in Sub-Saharan Africa—A Scoping Review
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major threat to human, animal, and public health in Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in the beef sector. Key factors include overuse and misuse of antimicrobials, inadequate veterinary oversight, and weak regulatory frameworks. Environmental factors, such as contamination of feed, water, and manure, also contribute to AMR spread. Despite progress in combating […]
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24 March 2025Faisal Al SawafiExplore the Contamination of Antibiotic Resistance Genes (ARGs) and Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria (ARB) of the Processing Lines at Typical Broiler Slaughterhouse in China
This study investigates the pollution of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) and antibiotic-resistant bacteria (ARB) in broiler slaughtering and processing. It analyzes samples collected from the slaughtering and processing production chain, revealing 24 types of ARGs, with tetracycline-resistance genes being the most frequently detected. The most abundant ARGs were found in chicken surfaces during the scalding […]
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08 March 2025Preliminary survey of biofilm forming, antibiotic resistant Escherichia coli in fishes from land based aquaculture systems and open water bodies in Bangladesh
The study investigates the prevalence, antibiotic resistance patterns, biofilm production, and presence of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) and biofilm-forming genes in Escherichia coli isolated from fish in Mymensingh, Bangladesh. The research found that 87 E. coli isolates (67.0%) were confirmed, with cultured fish having a higher prevalence (70.0%). Antibiotic resistance profiling showed that 100.0% of […]
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