Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when microorganisms evolve to resist the effects of medications, largely due to the misuse and overuse of antibiotics. As the pace of AMR development outstrips that of new drug discovery, common infections that were once easily treatable with antibiotics are increasingly becoming life-threatening.
The widespread use of antibiotics in agriculture is critical for effectively controlling deadly crop infections, ensuring robust livestock production, and safeguarding the health of aquaculture systems.