Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is nowadays one of the main global health threats that increases the risk of disease spread, severe illness, and death. In bacteria, where AMR naturally occurs, the misuse or overuse of antibiotics is accelerating the process jeopardizing the success of modern medicine in treating infections.

One Health Approach

The "One Health" approach which recognizes that the health of people, animals, plants and the environment are interdependent can address AMR challenge.

Impact on Humans and Environment

The impact of AMR in bacteria from farm animals on humans and the environment is a growing concern. The use of antibiotics in seminal doses for artificial insemination also poses a major challenge for the environment as from 70 to 90% of the porcine seminal doses are discharged from the sow reproductive tract and enter the manure, which is then used as soil fertilizer.

Project Aim

For this reason, the use of alternative additives in semen extenders that will not promote AMR are desired. The main aim of the project is the design of a new extender free of traditional antibiotics that promotes AMR.