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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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08 April 2026Antimicrobial-resistant pathogens on the plate: A semi-quantitative hygiene risk evaluation of raw beef consumption in Ethiopia within a One Health context
Consumption of raw beef poses a significant public health risk due to high levels of contamination with enteric pathogens and widespread antimicrobial resistance. In this study, 45.2% of meat samples were contaminated, predominantly with E. coli (including 26.8% pathogenic O157:H7), followed by Shigella and Salmonella. Restaurant practices further increased risk, with no heat treatment applied […]
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07 April 2026Awareness and practices regarding antimicrobial resistance among livestock farmers in Northern Uganda
This cross-sectional study among 246 livestock farmers in Northern Uganda shows that while general awareness of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is relatively high (64%) and widely perceived as important, only a minority of farmers (36%) correctly understand its meaning, revealing a clear knowledge gap. Antibiotic use was common (over 80% in the past year), yet practices […]
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06 April 2026Antimicrobial resistance risks associated with wild boar consumption and handling: knowledge, attitudes and practices in selected Italian regions
A survey study in Italy assessed knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding antimicrobial resistance (AMR) risks associated with wild boar meat among 97 participants. While reported practices were relatively strong (77.4%), knowledge (27.8%) and attitudes (42.7%) were low, indicating a gap between behavior and understanding. Knowledge and attitudes were moderately correlated, but neither was linked […]
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