CHICKEN MEAT

Project summary: Antimicrobial stewardship verification in the Australian chicken meat industry

A project summary page titled “Antimicrobial stewardship verification in the Australian chicken meat industry” shows summary text, contact info, and a colorful circular chart illustrating stewardship practices in rural Australia’s agriculture sector.
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  • Published: 13 Sep 2018

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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when organisms such as bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses develop the ability to stop treatments designed to remove them (such as antibiotics against bacteria) from being effective. The focus of antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) is to safeguard the effectiveness of antimicrobial agents by ensuring they are used appropriately.