MSU Strengthens Leadership in Aquatic Health
Mississippi State University is advancing research, education, and partnerships to positively impact local waters and global food systems through its second annual Aquatic Antimicrobial Resistance Workshop.
The workshop, hosted by the Global Center for Aquatic Health and Food Security and the Division of Agriculture, Forestry, and Veterinary Medicine, builds on the success of last year's inaugural event.
- More than 40 faculty, graduate students, and professionals from seven MSU departments attended.
- Three other universities and private companies also participated.
The workshop shared innovative solutions for combating antimicrobial resistance in aquaculture, which poses a major challenge to global food security and public health.
Antimicrobial resistance, or AMR, occurs when bacteria, viruses, or other microorganisms evolve to resist treatments such as antibiotics.
Antimicrobial resistance poses a major challenge to global food security and public health.
Author's summary: MSU hosts workshop on antimicrobial resistance in aquaculture.