Antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections can contribute to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) that spreads among human, animal and plant populations, weakening the ability to prevent and treat future infections. To effectively tackle AMR and reduce its impact on global health security, the USAID-funded Transformational Farm Output Risk Mitigation, or Transform, project is leveraging multisectoral interventions using the One Health approach that recognizes the interdependencies between the health of humans, animals and the environment. As part of Transform, the International Poultry Council is driving global change within animal agriculture by uniting poultry industry associations and private-sector organizations in supporting antimicrobial use stewardship principles that guide actions to avoid the need to use, but when needed, ensure proper use of antimicrobials.
Eleven poultry organizations are announcing their commitment to antimicrobial use stewardship principles that reduce the need to use antimicrobials at the farm level. These organizations are commended for recognizing the importance of antimicrobial use stewardship: