{
  "id": 19990206,
  "title": "Animal Husbandry department to create awareness on antimicrobial resistance",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/animal-husbandry-department-to-create-awareness-on-antimicrobial",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T14:22:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/animal-husbandry-department-to-create-awareness-on-antimicrobial-resistance/article71702068.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Animal Husbandry department in Kerala is launching a series of awareness classes during World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week, which runs from November 18 to 24. The campaign aims to educate farmers, livestock inspectors, department staff, and pharmacy students, as well as pharmacy students, about the importance of responsible antibiotic use and the serious consequences of antimicrobial resistance. This year's theme, 'One health, one action: Prevent AMR now,' emphasizes the need for a collective effort to tackle AMR. The Kerala Antimicrobial Resistance Strategic Action Plan (KARSAP) will oversee a range of programs during the week, all focused on promoting responsible antibiotic use, preventing unnecessary medicine use, disease prevention, and AMR control specifically within the animal husbandry sector. As highlighted by the World Health Organization, antimicrobial resistance occurs when pathogens become less responsive to antibiotics, making infections harder to treat and increasing the risk of disease spread, severe illness, disability, and death. To combat this global health threat, the statement advises following doctors' advice for antibiotic use, avoiding self-medication, not administering antibiotics to animals without a veterinarian's prescription, and adhering to the recommended dosage and duration of treatment.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Kerala Animal Husbandry department launching AMR awareness classes Nov 18-24",
    "Campaign educates farmers, inspectors, staff, pharmacy students on responsible antibiotic use",
    "KARSAP oversees programs to promote AMR prevention and control"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}