Antimicrobial Resistance and Innovative Strategies in Veterinary Medicine

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to announce a Special Issue of the journal Animals, entitled ‘Antimicrobial Resistance and Innovative Strategies in Veterinary Medicine’.

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) represents a critical global threat, jeopardizing the effectiveness of treatments across species and triggering cascading risks to food safety, animal welfare, and public health. Tackling this multifaceted challenge requires a comprehensive 'One Health' approach, promoting cross-disciplinary and cross-sector collaboration to devise effective and sustainable solutions.

The inappropriate or excessive use of antimicrobials in human and veterinary medicine has been identified as a key driver in the emergence and dissemination of multidrug-resistant profiles in both pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria.

To address the spread of AMR, various strategies have been adopted, including legislative actions that restrict the prescription of antimicrobials in veterinary medicine and control their use across different animal species.

This Special Issue invites original research papers and reviews on the epidemiology and surveillance of AMR, including the genetic characterization, evolutionary pathways, and clone stability of bacteria from diverse animal species. It also highlights recent advancements in innovative approaches, alongside significant improvements in diagnostic tools for AMR detection and monitoring.

By fostering research and innovation, this collection aims to contribute to the global efforts against AMR and ensure the long-term effectiveness of antimicrobials for future generations.

Dr. Eduarda Silveira
Dr. Tiago Lima
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Animals is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

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