Antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
Principles of antimicrobial therapy
Contagious and infectious diseases in animals must be prevented, above all, by ensuring good production conditions.
Monitoring of antibiotic resistance
In Finland, a programme for monitoring antibiotic resistance, FINRES-Vet, has been underway since 2002.
Multiresistant bacteria
FAQ about ESBL, colistin, MRSA, MRSP and NDM bacteria
Resistance in zoonotic bacteria
Zoonotic bacteria can also develop resistance towards antibiotics as a result of antibiotic treatment, for example, as well as spread resistance factors from one bacterium to another.