Tackling irrational use of antimicrobials in livestock and aquaculture systems

A new research brief by scientists affiliated to the CGIAR Initiative on One Health provides insights into the drivers of antimicrobial misuse in livestock and aquaculture, and offers recommendations to improve antimicrobial use practices in low- and middle-income countries.

By understanding the gaps in diagnostic services, regulatory frameworks, and farmers’ education, stakeholders can design targeted interventions to promote responsible antimicrobial use.

Strengthening regulatory frameworks in these areas will help mitigate antimicrobial resistance, protect animal and human health, and ensure that the animal and aquatic food sector can move toward more sustainable, antibiotic-free production systems in low- and middle-income
countries.

Citation
Moodley, A., Muloi, D., Hoffmann, V., Murphy, M., Rheman, S., Hossain, S., Verner-Jeffreys, D., Khor, L., Delamare-Deboutteville, J. and Patel, E. 2024. Five key takeaways on the irrational use of antimicrobials in livestock and aquaculture systems in low- and middle-income countries. One Health Knowledge Brief. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI.

Photo: Shrimp in Bangladesh (credit: Anisuzzaman/WorldFish)