Antimicrobial Resistance in the Food Chain

Price

Free

language

EN

Length

Antimicrobial agents; Introduction to the basis of controls; Usage in the animal food chain; Increasing frequency of antimicrobial resistance genes; The epidemiological links between use in animals and public health; The environmental impact of antibiotic use in livestock; policy and legislation; Proposed future legislation and policy actions to tackle AMR; Impact on global trade and supply chain; Good practice in the industry, use of alternative approaches.

Why is it important?
How do antibiotic-resistant bacteria develop and find their way into our food?
Learn what antibiotics are, how they work, and how bacteria become resistant to their effects. Hear how antibiotics are used from the perspective of healthcare and veterinary professionals. Explore how antibiotics are used in farming: How can antibiotic-resistant bacteria find their way onto our food? What impact does the environment and global trade have on the spread of this bacteria? Finally, consider what might.

Who is it important for?
Businesses, Professionals, Students, Universities, Training Agencies, Policy makers

Offering Countries

United Kingdom

Requirements

Internet connection to access course material

Prerequisites

None

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