Scientific objectives and research project

The global spread of antimicrobial resistance is considered one of the greatest human and animal health challenges. However, the drivers affecting antibiotic resistant bacteria in livestock settings of low- and middle-income countries are still poorly understood, limiting the design of effective strategies to reduce this burden. The multidisciplinary JEAI STOPAMR aims to better understand the drivers of multidrug resistant bacteria circulating in Peruvian small-scale farms and reduce antibiotic misuse among farmers and veterinarians. The specific objectives of the JEAI include to identify the socio-economic factors and practices influencing the circulation of multidrug resistant Escherichia coli in small-scale poultry and pig farms, understand the conceptions of farmers regarding antibiotics use, evaluate a participatory intervention to reduce antibiotic misuse, and quantify knowledge on antibiotic resistance among Peruvian veterinarians. The JEAI will promote exchanges between veterinary and social sciences, the training of postgraduate students and interactions with farmers, professionals and public authorities to tackle the spread of antibiotic resistance.

IRD units involved

• Département société et santé (SAS)
• MIVEGEC

Member Institutions

UPCH : Universidad peruana Cayetano Heredia

: Universidad nacional San Luis Gonzaga

IRD : Institut de recherche pour le développement

UM : Université de Montpellier

CNRS : Centre national de la recherche scientifique - France

Bearer JEAI

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Research topics

Antimicrobial resistance, One Health, Domestic animals

Targeted Sustainable Development Goal(s)

ODD02 - FAIM "ZERO"

ODD03 - BONNE SANTE ET BIEN-ETRE

ODD12 - CONSOMMATION ET PRODUCTION RESPONSABLES