Biology today magazine
biology today magazine Published this article page no 59 A separate Schedule H1 has been incorporated in Drug and Cosmetic rules to regulate the sale of antimicrobials in the country. Government has capped the maximum levels of drugs that can be used for growth promotion in meat and meat products. 95 Adverse impact on animal healthAs it undermines the effectiveness of veterinary medicines. Impact on agriculture and livelihoodBeyond more direct implications for food production and food safety it is estimated that in ten years’ time 24 million more people may be forced into extreme poverty because of AMR. o It will also increase the number of people suffering from malnutrition. Endangers Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)Antimicrobial resistance is putting the gains of the Millennium Development Goals at risk and endangers the achievement of the SDGs. Shortcomings in fighting AMR Lack of holistic approachA crosscutting programme dealing with antimicrobial resistance across multiple microbes has been lacking. Lack of regulatory mechanism The absence of stringent framework to limit the use of antimicrobials in livestock and food animals especially for nontherapeutic purposes has resulted in antibiotic overuse at the community level. Absence of a One Health Approach in addressing AMR – which recognizes that human wellbeing is inextricably tied to the health of animals and the environment. Awareness Limited capacity development and awareness among stakeholders. Effluent standards In India current effluent standards do not include antibiotic residues and thus they are not monitored in the pharmaceutical industry effluents. Way Forward biology today magazine buy.
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