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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
Latest Topics
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17 September 2025Antimicrobial resistance reservoirs in salmon and broiler processing environments, sidestreams, and waste discharges
This study mapped antimicrobial resistance (AMR) reservoirs in salmon and broiler processing plants by analyzing sidestream materials, waste discharges, and processing environments. Using targeted sequencing, researchers identified a wide variety of AMR genes, including high-risk ones such as TolC, mdtE, tet(L), tet(M), mecA, and blaCTX-M-1. The greatest diversity (32–330 unique genes) was found in wastewater […]
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15 September 2025Scoping Review of Factors Affecting Antimicrobial Use and the Spread of Antimicrobial Resistance in the Poultry Production Chain
This study reviews global evidence on factors driving antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in poultry production, a major contributor to resistant bacteria in the food chain. From 69 publications across 41 countries, 327 factors were identified. Most (221) related to farmers’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices, while 57 involved misuse or poor antimicrobial practices. Key drivers include financial […]
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18 August 2025Interconnections between the food system and antimicrobial resistance: A systems-informed umbrella review from a One Health perspective
This umbrella review examines antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in human food systems through a complex systems lens. Synthesizing 80 systematic reviews, it shows that AMR emerges from interconnected factors spanning human, animal, and environmental reservoirs. Antimicrobial use in livestock is a central driver, shaped by trade-offs between animal health, welfare, and farm economics. Evidence highlights feedback […]
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