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28 Nov 2023

Modelling of antibiotic resistance in aquatic systems: a useful tool to protect human and ecosystem health

Collecting water for household use near Chilhar, Tharparkar, Sind, Pakistan

Scientists at the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) are working with research partners on modelling of water quality to understand how antibiotic-resistant bacteria and antibiotic resistance genes are transmitted in water systems. In this article, IWMI researchers Mahesh Jampani and Javier Mateo-Sagasta discuss how water quality modelling can help tackle the threat of antibiotic resistance.

23 Nov 2023

Reducing antibiotic overuse in Vietnam’s agricultural sector: Stories from chicken farmers

A live chicken vendor weighs a chicken in Hung Yen province, Vietnam

In Vietnam, a hidden problem troubles the agricultural sector, particularly in chicken farming. Farmers, driven by the need to protect their animals, tend to purchase and use antibiotics without prescriptions, diagnosis or veterinary guidance.

18 Nov 2023

Celebrating World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week 2023 with a focus on ILRI research on antimicrobial resistance

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week stamp

To celebrate World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week 2023, under the theme Preventing Antimicrobial Resistance Together, we feature a curated selection of recent collaborative research outputs on antimicrobial resistance authored and co-authored by scientists from ILRI’s Animal and Human Health program.

1 Nov 2023

New report highlights antimicrobial resistance knowledge, attitudes and practices in Uganda poultry value chain

AMR research sample collection from Uganda poultry farm

A new report published by the International Livestock Research Institute has evaluated the knowledge, attitudes and practices around antimicrobial resistance and stewardship among poultry value chain stakeholders in Soroti and Wakiso districts in Uganda.

5 Oct 2023

Study explores antimicrobial resistance in slaughterhouses in western Kenya

A pig at a slaughter site in Busia, Kenya

Emerging Infectious Diseases (Oct 2023) reports on a new study by ILRI scientists on antimicrobial resistance in the slaughterhouse context in Busia, Bungoma and Kakamega counties in western Kenya.

15 Sep 2023

Study investigates prevalence of β-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae in cow and buffalo milk in India

Cow in Rajasthan

A new study published in Antibiotics (Sept 2023) has evaluated the prevalence of β-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae in cow and buffalo milk from the states of Haryana and Assam in India.

13 Jul 2023

Mapping the effect of antimicrobial resistance in poultry production in Senegal: an integrated system dynamics and network analysis approach

Poultry in Senegal

A new study published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science (July 2023) has mapped out the effect of antimicrobial resistance originating from poultry production in Senegal and highlights the entry points for interventions from a stakeholder perspective.

30 Jun 2023

One Health and antimicrobial resistance

Bengal cow

On 28 June 2023, Hung Nguyen-Viet, co-leader of the Animal and Human Health program at the International Livestock Research Institute, presented on One Health and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) at an online workshop on 'AMR in UK Parliament'.

24 May 2023

Livestock producers' knowledge, attitude and behaviour regarding antimicrobial use in Ethiopia

Abergelle goats

A research study was conducted to assess livestock disease management practices and knowledge, attitude and behaviour among livestock producers in Ethiopia regarding antimicrobial use, residues and resistance. The study is published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science (May 2023).

22 May 2023

Antimicrobial resistance of Escherichia coli isolates from livestock and the environment in extensive smallholder livestock production systems in Ethiopia

Boran cattle

A new study published in Antibiotics (May 2023) has characterized the distribution of antimicrobial resistance of Escherichia coli isolated from livestock faeces and soil in smallholder livestock systems in Ethiopia.

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