CMA: preparation of an antimicrobial RD&E strategy
| Project start date: | 01 May 2019 |
| Project end date: | 30 June 2020 |
| Publication date: | 12 November 2020 |
| Livestock species: | Grain-fed Cattle, Grass-fed Cattle, Sheep, Goat, Lamb |
| Relevant regions: | National |
Summary
Since 2015, various livestock industries and experts have been coordinating development of Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) approaches to address antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the industry. The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources is developing an Animal Sector AMR.
This is jointly funded by the Australian Chicken Meat Federation, Agrifutures Australia, Australian Pork Limited, Dairy Australia, Australia Eggs Limited and MLA.
Objectives
The objective of the company managed agreement (CMA) was to fund a review of relevant Animal AMR documents and prepare an Animal AMS Research, Development and Extension (RD&E) strategy document.
Key findings
An Animal Industries Antimicrobial Stewardship RD&E strategy (AIASRDES) has been developed for the Australian livestock industries.
The development of the plan will be managed by Agrifutures Australia (subject to their systems).
Benefits to industry
By being involved with the review of relevant AMR and AMS documents, it allows the red meat industry to ensure the proposed approaches are favorable, and minimise any possible negative impact to the industry.
More information
| Contact email: | reports@mla.com.au |
| Primary researcher: | Agrifutures Australia |
