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Poster - Handle Antibiotica with care
Overuse and misuse of antibiotics in animals and humans is contributing to the rising threat of antibiotic resistance. Some types of bacteria that cause serious infections in humans have already developed resistance to most or all of the available treatments, and there are very few promising options in the research pipelin ... more
El abuso y el uso indebido de los antibióticos en animales y humanos están contribuyendo al aumento de la resistencia a estos fármacos. Algunos tipos de bacterias causantes de infecciones humanas graves ya son resistentes a la mayoría o a la totalidad de los tratamientos disponibles, y hay muy pocas alternativas prometedoras en fase de investigaci ... more
L’utilisation excessive ou inadaptée des antibiotiques chez l’homme et chez l’animal contribue à amplifier la menace provenant de la résistance à ces produits. Certains types de bactéries susceptibles de provoquer des infections graves chez les humains sont déjà devenus résistants à la plupart des traitements disponibles et très peu d’options prometteuses sont actuellement en cours de développement pour prendre le relai ... more
Le Sénégal et la FAO travaillent ensemble pour le développement durable depuis de nombreuses décennies. L’atteinte des objectifs de développement durable (ODD)représente undéfimajeur pour lensemble des pays, exigeant un renouveau dans les combinaisons entre les politiques, les programmes, les partenariatset les investissements. La sécurité alimentaire et l’agriculture étantreconnues comme des priorités du Programme de développement durableà l'horizon 2030(ouProgramme2030), la FAO metson expérience et son expertiseau service de lamiseenœuvreetdusuivides ODD au Sénégal. Nous sommes prêts à agir, pour devenir ensemble la génération faim zéro ... more
In 1998 the Swedish Veterinary Association decided to adopt a general policy for the use of antibiotics in animals. Since then specifi c policies for the use of antibiotics in dogs and cats have been adopted and in 2011 Guidelines for the use of Antibiotics in Production animals – Cattle and Pigs, were accepted. By decision of the board of the Swedish Veterinary Society (SVS) these guidelines have been updated. Th e over-arching goal of SVS is to achieve a low and controlled use of antibiotics in Swedish animal production so that the fi rst-hand choices of treatment remain effi cient and that the spread of antimicrobial resistance – among animals and herds as well as in the food chain – is kept at a minimum. Keeping antimicrobial resistance in animals low is important also for human health, since we are all part of the same ecosystem. Th e authors of these guidelines hope that they may be useful for veteri-narians in clinical practice when deciding on treatments for common diseases and ailments caused by bacteria. Sometimes the decision may even be to refrain from use of antibiotics and chose other ways of improving herd health ... more
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a natural phenomenon in which microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites adapt to antimicrobial agents and cause medications to be ineffective for its curing purpose. AMR is often the consequence of any use of antimicrobial drugs, exacerbated by inappropriate use ... more
Since the introduction of penicillin in the early twentieth century, antimicrobial treatments have been utilized not only in human medicine but also in veterinary care – initially to ward off diseases, prevent post-surgery infections, and treat sick farm animals.Global food production has intensified over the past 50 years due to economic expansion and popu-lation growth. The use of antimicrobials in agriculture – in livestock, fish farming, and even on crops – has grown as well. Antimicrobials are not only used as medicines, but are sometimes also added in low concentrations to animal feed as a way of stimulating growth ... more
This policy brief identifies and explains the main reasons behind the rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) associated with improper use of antibiotics in the livestock sector. Focusing on the low- and middle- income country setting, this brief provides recommendations for a deliberated policy strategy aimed to prevent healthcare crisis that could happen as a result of AMR ... more
Antimicrobial resistance(AMR) poses a serious threat to human, animal and environmental health. Implementing ethical practice guidelines on how to use antimicrobials effectively and responsibly within the pig industry will contribute in reducing and preventing antimicrobial resistance within the pig industry of South Africa. Members of Pig Vet Society (PVS) SA hereby commit themselvesto put these guidelines into good use in order to preserve the future and effectiveness of antimicrobials. PVS aims to be the leader in prevention of antimicrobial resistance and to encourage the pig industry to work together in achieving this ... more
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