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Have you ever taken antibiotics? What would have happened if they didn't work? In many cases there is no other treatment option. This is why preventing antibiotic resistance is so vital! 💊 Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is currently identified by the World Health Organization (WHO) as one of the most severe global threats to public health. Yet it's an issue we often overlook 👀 Animal farming, which is heavily reliant on antibiotics, is a significant contributor to this growing public health concern (wastewater pollution, manure application to crops/plants, direct exchange between humans and animals, animal transport and food exposure) 🐄 🌾 In 2019 there were ~4.95 million globally recorded deaths associated with bacterial AMR (204 countries and territories; The Lancet., 2022) and it is predicted that there will be 10 million AMR-related deaths annually by 2050 🌎 In England alone, the UK Health Security Agency estimated that the total number of severe antibiotic resistant infections rose by 2.2% between 2020-2021. This is equivalent to an additional 148 severe antibiotic resistant infections a day 🏥 But there is a safer solution in sight! Cultivated meat, grown without antibiotics, can help us combat this crisis 🚫 At Quest we are passionate about enabling cultivated meat for a healthier and more sustainable future. By working together, we can make a difference! 🥩💪 #antibioticresistance #AMR #culturedmeat #quest #cultivatedmeat #sustainability #alternativeproteins #innovation #health

ONE HEALTH EUROPEAN REPORT ON ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE AND USE Taking a One Health approach, the report presents data primarily collected between 2019 and 2021 on antibiotic consumption and AMR in Europe. For the first time as part of this project, the three European agencies analysed trends of antimicrobial consumption and AMR in Escherichia coli (E. coli) from both humans and food-producing animals. They also looked into how these trends were changing in humans and food-producing animals during 2014 – 2021. For example, during this timeframe, antibiotic consumption in food-producing animals decreased by 44%. The analysis performed by the three agencies found that E. coli bacteria in both animals and humans are becoming less resistant to antibiotics as the overall antibiotic consumption is reduced. This shows that the concerning trends in antibiotic resistance can be reversed with the right actions and policies. For more information : https://lnkd.in/d7MRv2qz #ecdc #jiacra #onehealth #amr #antibiorésistance #antibiotique #antibiotique #santé #prevention #infection

HealthforAnimals just published a new report, created in collaboration with FAO, focused on 'How Prevention Can Reduce the Need for #Antibiotics'! You can read it here ⤵

Hey there! 🖐 Grab a comfy seat, your favorite snacks, and dive into this important health discussion. Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR): A Growing Threat AMR is a critical public health issue that jeopardizes our ability to treat infections effectively. Its rise is largely driven by human activities, including: - Misuse and Overuse of Antimicrobials: Overusing drugs like antimalarials in humans can lead to drug resistance. Similarly, the unscientific use of antimicrobials in livestock feed promotes AMR in animals. Even inappropriate antibiotic use in crop production fosters antibiotic-resistant bacteria, which can impact plant health. - Poor Hygiene and Unclean Environments: Cleanliness is essential in preventing the spread of resistant bacteria and superbugs. Good hygiene practices make it harder for these pathogens to thrive and spread. To combat AMR, The Flemmings Antimicrobial Resistance Club urges everyone to maintain proper hygiene and cleanliness in their surroundings. Healthcare professionals should also practice hand hygiene before and after patient care to prevent the transmission of harmful pathogens. AMR not only affects human health but also has significant implications for agriculture, healthcare, and the economy. It's crucial to educate ourselves about AMR and spread awareness. Want to learn more? Stay tuned to this platform for more valuable information from The Flemmings AMR Club. #HealthAwareness #TheFlemmingsAMRClub #FutMinna

Thanks to Marcroft Grains Pathology we have an updated edition of the 'Blackleg management guide' for winter 2024. It provides the most updated information to help growers and advisers manage canola crops to reduce blackleg infection. It also helps to identify high-risk situations where practices need to change to reduce or prevent yield loss. 👉 Read more https://bit.ly/4f8h0Pq

Mastitis, a common disease for dairy cows and goats, is a big problem for the modern dairy industry. In the past, farmers could discover the disease with their experience in the milking process. However, the modernized milking machine replaces the manual milking process, making it difficult to sense the udder temperature rise, which is a sign of mastitis deterioration. Currently, only the milk is tested in labs for most farms, to obtain its biochemical and physiological indicators. This method cannot promptly discover the diseases in dairy cows and goats. The thermal camera can help staff on the farm promptly discover diseases, prevent the disease spread and deterioration of dairy cows and goats, and avoid their deaths and financial losses. Main Applications of Thermal Cameras in the Dairy Industry 1. Observing Whether There Are Body Temperature Exceptions in Dairy Cows and Goats Usually, the body temperature rise is a symptom of the cow and goat epidemic. The feeders can use the thermal camera to observe and record the body temperature changes of cows and goats to discover epidemics for prompt quarantine and medical treatment. 2. Observing Whether There Is Local Fever in the Breasts of Dairy Cows and Goats Local inflammation or physiological condition changes of animals will damage or affect the entire-body or local heat balance, and the clinical manifestation is tissue temperature rise or reduction. Normally, the left and right udders of a dairy cow are symmetric. The thermal camera can detect the temperature difference between the left and right udders. If the temperature exceeds a certain value, it can be preliminarily determined that the breast with a temperature rise has mastitis. Unique Advantages of Thermal Cameras in the Dairy Industry 1. Remote and non-contact temperature measurement makes the measurement process more hygienic and safer 2. 24-hour real-time measurement and automatic capture of the highest temperature point in the entire screen or an area can help locate the point of animal fever in a reliable and prompt manner, improving feeders' work efficiency 3. With a visual temperature display, feeders can see the temperature of the target more clearly. The temperature range is wider for feeders to discover the temperature change and temperature difference of animals on the farm #dairyfarming #digitaldairy #dairyindustry #dairyinnovation #dairytechnology

The most important sources of Enterocytozoon hepatopenaei ( EHP) spore contamination in shrimp farming which stimulate disease progression and play crucial role on increasing their severity and complications within Vannamei shrimp have been discussion. From our diseases investigation and surveillance , More than 70% EHP infections incident in shrimp have been found transmitting between the hosts by ingestion route which mean The more we leave shrimp to contact with higher loaded of EHP spore or their substrate increasing the higher rate of spore ingestion typically for longer period of time inside the deteriorated environment , The more introducing the severity of EHP infection within the shrimp population . Roughly another 30% of EHP infection incident have been found to be related with 1. The contamination of EHP spore within the pond bottom ( pond deterioration and overuse without appropriate maintenance ) 2. Water with higher solid suspension which contains EHP spore. 3. EHP spore contaminated within all equipments ( paddle wheel , air tube etc. ) have been used within the infected pond. Academic research and institutional verification of various dosages and practical methodologies of chemical precautions measure using variety of chemical disinfection in controlling Enterocytozoon hepatopenaei ( EHP) spore inactivation and inhibition have been also discussed. Effective chemical of choice have been used to combat with EHP spore are including of Sodium hydroxide, Calcium hypochlorite, Chlorine dioxide, Calcium oxide , Potassium monopersulfate , Potassium permanganate , Catayzed H2O2 and Alkaline detergent surfactant by the way effective dosage and optimum contact times have to be considered. Prakan Chiarahkhongman DVM. , CertAqV. As the representative official invited guest speaker from CPF integrated aquaculture business Thailand for STAR FEEDMILL (M) Sdn,Bhd. CPF Malaysia.

Blackleg is a disease of canola that cause severe yield loss, but it can be managed successfully. Every spring and autumn, in collaboration with Marcroft Grains Pathology and as part of the National Variety Trials program, GRDC produces an updated blackleg management guide. The guides aim to provide the most updated information to help growers and advisers manage canola crops to reduce blackleg infection, and identify high-risk situations where practices need to change to reduce or prevent yield loss. We've just published the Autumn 2024 edition of the fact sheet: ⭐ https://bit.ly/4aRNc6L Use it in conjunction with the BlacklegCM app: ⭐ https://bit.ly/38MD849

The 'Blackleg management guide - spring 2024 update' provides the most updated information to help growers and advisers manage canola crops to reduce blackleg infection. It also helps to identify high-risk situations where practices need to change to reduce or prevent yield loss. Blackleg is a disease of canola that causes severe yield loss, but it can be managed successfully. This guide is produced in collaboration with Marcroft Grains Pathology as part of the National Variety Trials program. 📩 Download https://bit.ly/4eyyLGB 📲 Also use the guide with the BlacklegCM app https://bit.ly/38MD849

🦠 Antimicrobial resistance (#AMR) is a critical global threat with far-reaching consequences. However, Low- and Middle-Income Countries (#LMICs) bear a disproportionate burden due to region-specific factors. 📣 To enhance awareness of these challenges and encourage dialogue to transform and refine funding mechanisms and resource mobilisation strategies for more effective and sustainable interventions against AMR in LMICs, the 'Advocacy for Impact - Strengthening Sustainable Resource Mobilisation in LMICs' Action Group invites you to join a webinar on February 1st, 14:00-15:30 CET. 🎙️ In addition to a panel discussion on impact of funding models in mitigating AMR, Dr Naomi Rupasinghe from the World Bank and Dr Yewande Alimi from Africa CDC will give keynote speeches. This webinar is the first activity of the Action Group, part of the Quadripartite AMR Multi-Stakeholder Partnership Platform, comprising GIZ, ICARS, Global AMR R&D Hub, and JPIAMR, among other partners and representatives. For more details and registration, click here ➡️ https://bit.ly/3vEKeTQ World Health Organization, FAO, UN Environment Programme , World Organisation for Animal Health, Wellcome Trust, ReAct Africa, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, Global AMR R&D Hub, JPIAMR, Africa CDC, The World Bank, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, Regeringskansliet, Socialdepartementet, Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), Global Health Hub Germany.