To highlight the recent developments in the field of antimicrobial resistance in food chain
The Department of Microbiology and Fermentation Technology at the Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysuru, with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), is holding a workshop on ’Antimicrobial resistance in food chain’, on 25th & 26th November 2021.
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a most crucial public health problem now a days. Overuse and misuse of antibiotics in different sectors especially in animal husbandry and agriculture aids to increase the presence of antimicrobial organisms through food chain.
Colistin resistance bacteria found in vegetables is one such example. AMR being viewed as a shared challenge that requires a vigorous response in all including human, veterinary, fishery and environment.
The workshop will highlight mainly the recent developments in the field of antimicrobial resistance in food chain. It will create an awareness among the people about the importance and judicious use of antibiotics.
This workshop will discuss in detail about the methods of detection and control of emerging resistant microorganisms to extend the research horizon. The workshop will also focus on the regulatory provisions to limit the use of antibiotics. Also it will emphasize on how healthy living can be managed by daily food supplements.