Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the most pressing global health challenges of our time, threatening both human and animal health. The veterinary sector plays a crucial role in this crisis, as the use of antimicrobials in animal husbandry and companion animal medicine contributes to the development and spread of resistant pathogens. This complex issue requires a multidisciplinary approach, combining epidemiological insights, economic analyses, and innovative strategies to mitigate risks while maintaining animal health and welfare. This special issue aims to explore the latest research on AMR in veterinary contexts, focusing on its epidemiology, economic consequences, and effective mitigation strategies.

The rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in veterinary medicine threatens animal health, food safety, and public health while imposing significant economic burdens.

Objectives:
1. Understand AMR epidemiology in veterinary contexts
2. Assess economic impacts of AMR
3. Develop effective mitigation strategies

Key approaches:
1. Improve surveillance and monitoring
2. Promote responsible antimicrobial use
3. Develop alternatives to antimicrobials
4. Enhance biosecurity and infection prevention
5. Implement economic incentives and policy measures
6. Adopt a One Health approach

Recent advances:
1. Rapid diagnostic tools
2. Big data and AI applications
3. Microbiome-based interventions
4. Precision livestock farming
5. Novel antimicrobials for veterinary use
6. Genomic selection for disease resistance
7. Stricter regulations on antimicrobial use in animals
8. Integrated One Health AMR surveillance systems

This research topic aims to consolidate current knowledge, showcase innovative solutions, and guide future efforts in combating AMR in veterinary medicine.
We invite original research articles, reviews, case studies, and perspective pieces that address, but are not limited to the following areas:

1. Epidemiological studies on the prevalence and patterns of AMR in livestock, aquaculture, and companion animals

2. Economic impact assessments of AMR on animal production systems and veterinary practices

3. Design and evaluation of surveillance systems for monitoring AMR in veterinary settings

4. Development and efficacy of alternative strategies to antibiotics in animal health management

5. Cost-effectiveness analyses of AMR mitigation strategies in different veterinary contexts

6. Policy and regulatory approaches to combat AMR in veterinary medicine, including comparative analyses across different countries or regions

7. The role of the food chain in the spread of AMR and strategies for mitigation

8. Education and stewardship programs for veterinarians, farmers, and pet owners to promote responsible antimicrobial use

9. Modeling studies on the spread of AMR between animals, humans, and the environment, including economic models

10. Innovative diagnostic tools and methods for rapid AMR detection in veterinary practice

11. One Health approach to addressing AMR, emphasizing the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health

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