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AMR and ATA News 2024Apr 09
Finding the "Silver Lining" in Cotton Gin Waste
Scientists transform silver ions from cotton gin waste into silver nanoparticles to create a new hybrid material that could be used to add antimicrobial properties to consumer products.Mar 20
Witch Hazel Spells Trouble for Harmful Microbes
Scientists demonstrated witch hazel's antimicrobial properties.Jan 16
Honey's Sweet Benefits
Researchers examine the way honey affects the gut microbial community.Jan 02
The Antimicrobial Benefits of Mushrooms
A mushroom component could be used to inhibit the growth of fungi and bacteria in foods.2023Nov 28
From Toxin to Tonic
A compound created from tunicamycin may prove useful in infection prevention and control.Jun 15
The 'Eyes' Have It
Scientists created a tool for rapid fever detection in cattle. This can allow for more targeted treatments, potentially reducing antibiotic use.Jun 14
Advances in Research Pave the Way for New Treatments, Diagnostics, and Vaccines
Scientists improve our understanding of pink eye in cattle with a goal of creating diagnostics and non-antibiotic treatments and interventions.Jan 30
Improving the Sustainability and Value of Cotton's Natural Fibers
Silver or copper nanoparticles incorporated into cotton show antimicrobial effects.2022Sep 06
Enlisting Fiber in the Fight Against AMR
This study showed that a more diverse diet that is high in fiber is associated with lower antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the gut.Aug 24
Building a Better Trout
Antibiotics have been the main tool against disease, and by developing fish that are naturally disease-resistant, it’s possible to limit the amount of antibiotics that are used.Jul 28
Taking a Holistic Approach to Food Safety
Researchers add pulsed light to an arsenal of tools to decontaminate foods.Jul 27
What’s the Answer to AMR?
Researchers study poultry management practices and develop AMR mitigation tools using bioinformatics.2021Jul 14
USDA ARS and Collaborators Research Shows Innovative Technology to Treat Plant Pathogens and Pests
Researchers found that the molecule FANA ASO can be used an alternative to antibiotics to target plant pests.Jun 4
USDA and US Biologic, Inc. Announce New Oral Solution to Combat Major Poultry Disease
Researchers developed an oral alternative to antibiotics for coccidiosis in poultry.May 3
USDA Scientist Named Finalist for Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal for Groundbreaking Research
USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) research chemist William Hart-Cooper was awarded for developing a new class of disinfectants, as well as packaging that protects human health and reduces pollution.2020Nov 23
Compound from Soil Bacterium Gets Reboot as Antibiotics Super Booster
TunR2 compound increases potency of beta-lactam antibiotics.Nov 18
Model Filter System Removes Antibiotics from Wastewater
Scientists use four layers of natural materials to filter antibiotics found in wastewater.Jul 24
Science Shows Less Can Equal More
Researchers compared fecal AMR levels between beef cattle raised without antibiotics and cattle raised conventionally with no restrictions on antibiotic use other than regulatory compliance and found no significant difference in most cases.2019Sep 30
Healthier Waterways, Healthier You
Microbiologists study pathogens in the environment.May 29
Antibiotic Alternative Scores Well in Second Round of Swine Trials
ARS scientists see promising results for a natural antimicrobial enzyme as a possible alternative to antibiotics for promoting pig health and growth.Mar 26
ARS Culture Collection: A Valuable Resource
The collection houses approximately 100,000 strains of bacteria and fungi and is a valuable resource for researchers.2018Nov 16
Antimicrobial Resistance and Whole Genome Sequencing – What is Changing?
Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) scientists explain whole genome sequencing (WGS) as it relates to AMR. WGS is used in the National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS).Nov 15
Antimicrobial Resistance – What does USDA Research Tell Us?
USDA ARS studies AMR in the environment and develops strategies to mitigate AMR in the environment. It also develops therapeutics.Nov 13
USDA’s Role in Combatting Antimicrobial Resistance USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Economic Research Service, Agricultural Research Service, and National Institute of Food and Agriculture all play roles in the fight against AMR.Jan 24
Alternative Antibiotic Gives Piglets a Boost
ARS scientists study a natural antimicrobial enzyme as a possible alternative to antibiotics for promoting pig health and growth.2017Oct 18
A Big Step towards Reducing Strep in Farm-Raised Tilapia
ARS researchers showed that selective breeding for disease resistance is a promising alternative to antibiotics.Jan 18
Test Uses Novel Antibodies to Detect Shiga Toxins
USDA scientists developed a highly sensitive test to detect all known Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC), an important foodborne pathogen.2016Nov
ARS’s “One Health” Antibiotic Awareness
ARS observes the 20th anniversary of the National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS), along with World Antibiotic Awareness Week and Get Smart about Antibiotics Week.Nov 10
ARS's 'One Health' Antibiotic Awareness
ARS is working with other government agencies to study bacteria in an interdisciplinary approach to mitigate antimicrobial resistance.Sep 21
Prairies Yield Clues for Antibiotic Resistance
Scientists found antibiotic-resistant bacteria in prairie soils that had little or no exposure to human or animal activity.Jan 20
Antimicrobial Wash Reduces Health Risks in Fresh Produce
A combination of lactic acid, fruit acids, and hydrogen peroxide can be used in a produce rinse to reduce the risk of foodborne pathogens.2015May 28
Natural Enzyme Examined as Antibiotics Alternative
Lysozyme, a naturally occurring antimicrobial enzyme, may prove useful as an antibiotic alternative in swine.


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