Two-thirds poultry farms in India use antibiotics for growth promotion

These farms were also nearly three times more likely to report multidrug resistant bacteria than those that did not use antibiotics for growth …

Despite global momentum to address antimicrobial resistance in environment, critical gaps remain

Despite promising statements of intent from pharmaceutical industry, irresponsible practices in supply chains are yet to be curbed

Resistant bacteria isolated from poultry market in Hyderabad

A study reveals resistant bacteria were isolated from both broiler and free-range chicken. The broiler chicken sampled in the study were reared …

Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2021: What are herbal alternatives for antibiotics in dairy and poultry?

Enhancing host immunity by using scientifically proven herbs has gained momentum as an alternative to antibiotic growth promoters

Perpetually on antibiotics

India has no law to regulate the manufacture and sale of poultry feed laced with antibiotics

India's antibiotic use in animals to increase 82% by 2030

A study published in journal Science has ranked India as the fourth largest user of antibiotics in animal feed

Budget 2018 gives AMR a miss despite being a public health threat  

With no funds allocated for Antimicrobial Resistance, it will be challenge to implement Strategic National Action Plan

COVID-19 calls for renewed look at livestock farming

Poor sanitation facilities, unsafe disposal of factory waste at animal farms pose a problem by providing breeding ground for pathogens.

‘India needs interdisciplinary studies to tackle antibiotic resistance’

New study says that India has the highest rates of resistance to antibiotics despite less consumption

Antibiotic resistance: Nigeria stares at a major catastrophe

Coordinated response is the need of the hour

Is America the right partner for India to deal with antimicrobial resistance?

The US has largely relied upon voluntary measures to curb the misuse of antibiotics in livestock and poultry farms

Antibacterial resistance: Don't compromise

The only way to combat antibiotic resistance is to keep the environment clean