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Antimicrobial resistance policy benchmarks in medicated feed

Year of publication 2023

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 2p.

Author FAO;

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Brochure, flyer, fact-sheet

Synopsis (short abstract) The Policy Benchmarks are based on the recommendations established in international reference policies, complemented by other policy instruments that set scientifically based objectives. The Policy Benchmarks are part of the methodology "National self-assessment of existing capacities to contain AMR through medicated feed policies and their governance", designed by FAO in a joint effort with 7 South American countries.

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