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HOSTING FAO EXPERT MEETING ON ANTIMICROBIAL USE SURVEILLANCE



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Nitte DST TEC hosted the FAO Expert meeting on the application of 12 point checklist developed for aquatic animal disease surveillance for antimicrobial use (AMU) surveillance in aquaculture. The meeting held on Zoom platform on Dec 13 was attended by experts from Brazil, United States, Germany, Ireland, United Kingdom, Network of Aquaculture Centers in Asia Pacific (NACA), China and from FAO Headquarters, Rome. Dr. Iddya Karunasagar coordinated the meeting. The meeting outlined the modifications needed in this 12 point checklist to adapt it for AMU surveillance. During the meeting, each point in the checklist was discussed. Members highlighted complexities involved in AMR surveillance and the consensus was it would be good to develop checklist first for AMU surveillance.

News Date : 2022-12-01

Last updated 2022-12-27 07:14:27