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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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20 March 2026Genomics of Antimicrobial Resistant Campylobacter Transmission Through UK Agri-Food Systems
This UK research uses genomic sequencing to better understand how antimicrobial-resistant Campylobacter spreads through the agri-food system—from farm animals to food and ultimately humans. By analysing bacterial genomes across the “farm-to-fork” chain, the study aims to identify key transmission routes, reservoirs, and resistance mechanisms, enabling more precise tracking of infections and sources. The findings highlight […]
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20 March 2026Aquaculture’s role in the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance
Aquaculture (fish and seafood farming) is increasingly recognized as an important but underappreciated driver of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The use of antibiotics in these systems can create ideal conditions for resistant bacteria to develop and spread, with aquatic environments acting as reservoirs and amplification points for resistance genes. These resistant bacteria can reach humans through […]
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17 March 2026The link between antimicrobial resistance and seasonal change: Prevalence of ARGs, stress resilience, virulence and plasmids in raw milk Escherichia coli of Gujarat, India
This 2026 study investigates how seasonal changes influence antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Escherichia coli isolated from raw milk in Gujarat, India, combining phenotypic testing with whole-genome sequencing. The researchers found that resistance levels, virulence factors, and genetic profiles vary significantly by season, with the highest antibiotic resistance observed during summer and monsoon periods. Importantly, key […]
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