Vet university organises training session on containing antimicrobial resistance

The Centre for One Health at Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University organised a two-day capacity building training programme on improving practices of veterinarians to contain antimicrobial resistance and promote one health, said officials. The training was conducted for veterinary officers working under the state Department of Animal Husbandry as part of a project funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Zenex, India.

Welcoming the participants, Jasbir Singh Bedi, director, Centre for One Health, emphasised that veterinary professionals play a crucial role in safeguarding health of animals and public. Highlighting the growing concern of antimicrobial resistance, he stressed the need for judicious and responsible use of antibiotics to prevent the emergence and spread of resistant pathogens that can affect animals as well as humans. Deepali Kalambhe, organising secretary, sensitised the participants about major zoonotic diseases that are transmitted from animals to humans and discussed their prevention and control strategies. She stressed on the role of early detection, surveillance and awareness among veterinary professionals in

minimising the risk of disease transmission.

VIce-Chancellor JPS Gill appreciated the efforts of the Centre for One Health. He emphasised that education, awareness and field-level implementation of scientific practices were key tools in addressing emerging global health challenges, and ensuring sustainable livestock production and public health protection.