“The consequences of the continuing development and spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) could be catastrophic,” part of the report says. This means that antimicrobial resistance poses a significant threat to human, animal and plant health, and food security. “Knowledge and practices related to antibiotics among respondents showed significant gaps and need an urgent effort to mitigate such practices. Dr Yamo says a concerted effort is urgently needed to sensitise the need for responsible use of antibiotics in human and animal health. These two species are associated with intensive farming systems that are associated with overuse and misuse of antibiotics to mask poor welfare practices.

Source: The Star March 27, 2022 04:50 UTC