26 The Trusted Source for Canada’s Pork Producers Better Pork | October 2024 Antimicrobials, including antibiotics and antifungal compounds, are crucial for treating infectious diseases in humans and animals. However, excessive and improper use of antimicrobials can lead to the development of resistant organisms, a phenomenon known as antimicrobial resistance (AMR). In humans, AMR can complicate the treatment of common infections, leading to longer hospital stays, increased surgical complications, higher medication costs, and ultimately, higher mortality rates. Public health organizations, including the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), have identified AMR as a major global public health concern. Without additional proactive SWINE RESEARCH ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE IN LIVESTOCK Improper use of antimicrobials can lead to the development of resistant organisms. By Hooman Derakshani Students at work in Hooman Derakshani's lab at UM. University of Manitoba photo
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