Antimicrobial resistance in food-producing animals of public health concern. An overview of the current situation and options for control
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The SafePork conference series began in 1996 to bring together international researchers, industry, and government agencies to discuss current Salmonella research and identify research needs pertaining to both pig and pork production. In subsequent years topics of research presented at these conferences expanded to include other chemical and biological hazards to pig and pork production.
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Since the detection of Livestock Associated MRSA (LA-MRSA) in pigs and other food-producing animals, the levels of concern about the consequences of antimicrobial resistant organisms in animals and foods thereof for public health have substantially increased. As a result, the topic of antimicrobial resistance in animal bacteria currently has a prominent position on the agenda of policy makers of national authorities and the EU. Moreover, EFSA has installed expert working groups to advise the European Commission on the risk associated with these organisms.