MSU Strengthens Leadership in Aquatic Health
Mississippi State University is advancing research, education, and partnerships to make a positive impact on 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.
- Representatives from three other universities and private companies also participated.
The goal of the workshop is to share innovative solutions for combating antimicrobial resistance in aquaculture.
Antimicrobial resistance, or AMR, occurs when bacteria, viruses or other microorganisms evolve to resist treatments such as antibiotics.
This poses a major challenge to global food security and public health.
Author's summary: MSU hosts workshop on aquatic antimicrobial resistance.