Infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance (AMR)

Infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance (AMR), including antibiotic resistance, pose major challenges to animal husbandry and global food security. Addressing these issues requires research based on a One Health approach and carried out in a global context. This page highlights SLU’s research and publications in the field.

Antimicrobial resistance

A selection of scientific publications by SLU researchers on antimicrobial resistance from the SLU publication database (SLUpub). Select an organism group below to explore the publication lists.
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REPORT

"The Swedish experience" - a summary on the Swedish efforts towards a low and prudent use of antibiotics in animal production

The report summarises the Swedish work towards a low and prudent use of antibiotics, including figures on antibiotic use in Swedish production animals and a discussion of essential success factors and lessons learned.

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Antimicrobial resistance – the silent pandemic

The consumption of antibiotics in the world is increasing, and bacteria are becoming ever more resistant to this vital medical tool. Here we present two stories that exemplify how SLU contributes to this fight against antimicrobial resistance.

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EDUCATION

MOOC: Effective Livestock Production with Low Use of Antibiotics

Learn what antibiotic resistance is and how to prevent it while increasing productivity among your livestock in this massive open online course.

Antibiotic Resistance and Veterinary Medicine

Antibiotic resistance is a global threat to human and animal health. Resistant bacteria are not killed by antibiotics and therefore infections caused by such bacteria can be impossible to cure. Professor Susanna Sternberg Lewerin tells us more about this serious problem in both human and veterinary medicine. The lecture is in English.

Watch the lecture on SLU Play

Sustainable food production and food security

Watch the Worth Knowing lecture with Professor Lotta Berg on food sustainability and food security. Consumers, farmers and animals are affected by our food choices – and how we can work together to contribute to a more sustainable future. The lecture is in English.

Watch the lecture on SLU Play