Efficacy of lysozyme as an alternative to antibiotics for broiler chickens
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FDA reports steep decline in antibiotic sales for animal feed
Despite the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) report that U.S. sales of antibiotics have dropped by one third, it could be several years before experts are certain what the trend means for animal health or the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
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Nature crisis: Humans ‘threaten 1m species with extinction’
On land, in the seas, in the sky, the devastating impact of humans on nature is laid bare in a compelling UN report.
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NO TIME TO WAIT: SECURING THE FUTURE FROM DRUG-RESISTANT INFECTIONS
REPORT TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS
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New report calls for urgent action to avert antimicrobial resistance crisis
International organizations unite on critical recommendations to combat drug-resistant infections and prevent staggering number of deaths each year
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GIEWS Crop Prospects and Food Situation
FAO assesses that globally 41 countries, of which 31 are in Africa, continue to be in need of external assistance for food. Conflict remains the main driver of high levels of severe food insecurity. Weather‑induced production declines and economic instability have also adversely impacted on food availability and access.