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USDA Science Addresses Antimicrobial Resistance in Agriculture

Antibiotics are one of the world’s greatest scientific advancements, helping to fight bacterial infection and save millions of lives every year. Ensuring their continued effectiveness is critical for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and our partners.

USDA Chief Scientist and Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics Dr. Chavonda Jacobs-Young Posted in Research and Science

Sep 24, 2024

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How Science Finds Answers to Addressing Antibiotic Resistance

At USDA we use a feedback loop of 1) surveillance and monitoring 2) research, and 3) education and outreach to find science-based answers to challenging questions such as those posed by AR.

Neena Anandaraman, DVM, MPH, DACVPM, Veterinary Science Policy Advisor, Office of the Chief Scientist Posted in Research and Science

Nov 18, 2021

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