FAO and Swedish experts are developing a manual for tackling AMR
An important partnership between UN-FAO and Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences has been signed on January 12, both parties aiming for a slowdown in the development of drug-resistant microbes.
The Swedish scientists will develop a manual of practical, stepwise approaches on the use of antimicrobials by veterinarians and producers. By now, antimicrobial resistance, or AMR, has become a global issue on the agenda of UN-FAO.
"We are pleased to work with SLU in developing a critical resource to help veterinarians and farmers in the Balkans, Central Asia, and Eastern Europe update their practices for prudent use of antimicrobials and sustainable livestock production", explained FAO animal production and health officer Andriy Rozstalnyy.
Professor Ulf Magnusson will lead the project in order to put the disparate guidelines and recommendations of top experts into a single easy-to-use manual.
''SLU is ready to take on this important mission with FAO,'' said Ylva Hillbur, SLU Vice-President of International Relations, in a statement. The Swedish University was selected for expertise in the field, Sweden promoting a different approach for this problem since the 1980s – without compromising animal health and welfare.
Also, experts will benefit from the educational workshops, which will be organized under the new partnership.Tackling AMR in livestock production will be a focus of a FAO event within the Global Forum for Food and Agriculture event in Berlin on 19 January 2018 – as another occasion to raise awareness around the issue.
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